Tarsus University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tarsus University, explained in plain language.
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Smartphone app aims to ease fear and pain for prostate surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that teaches patients about their upcoming prostate surgery can improve their experience. 68 men scheduled for prostate surgery will be randomly assigned to either use the app or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety, fear, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:38 UTC
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Home video workouts show promise for ALS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video-based home exercise program can improve body control and daily activities in people with ALS. Twenty adults with ALS will follow the program 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle strength, body awareness, and quality of life b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:35 UTC
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Chill or warmth? study tests best way to ease drain removal anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether applying an ice pack or a warm gel pad before removing a surgical drain can help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable. About 120 adults who had open urological surgery will take part. Researchers will measure anxiety, comfort, vital signs, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:33 UTC
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Virtual reality and stress balls tested to ease procedure fears
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using virtual reality (watching nature scenes with music) or squeezing a stress ball can help reduce fear, pain, and anxiety in people having a ureteroscopy (a procedure to treat kidney stones). About 90 adults will be split into three groups: one usin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Smartphone app may ease fear and pain before kidney stone procedure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that teaches patients about their upcoming kidney stone surgery can lower their anxiety, fear, and pain. About 68 adults will be randomly assigned to either get standard information or use the app. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, fear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC
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Teddy bear to the rescue: toy cuts Kids' Post-Surgery pain and fear
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a child a toy to hold against their incision during movement after abdominal surgery can lower their pain and fear. About 74 children aged 4 to 10 will take part, with half getting the toy and half getting standard care. Nurses will measure pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Arm workouts may sharpen your mind, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing a lot of arm exercises can improve physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are not very active. Researchers will compare high-volume versus low-volume arm exercises in 32 people aged 18-50. The goal is to see if arm workouts offer bene…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC