Tarsus University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tarsus University, explained in plain language.
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VR headsets and stress balls tested to calm kidney stone patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching nature scenes through a virtual reality headset or squeezing a stress ball can reduce fear, pain, and anxiety in adults undergoing ureteroscopy (a procedure for kidney stones). 90 participants will be randomly assigned to VR, stress ball, or stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Breathe better, heal faster: 4-7-8 technique tested for bladder surgery recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple breathing exercise called the 4-7-8 technique can help people sleep better, feel less pain, and recover faster after bladder surgery. About 68 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to either learn the breathing exercise or receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cold or heat: which helps more when a drain is pulled?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying an ice pack or a warm gel pad to the drain site before removal can lower anxiety, improve comfort, and stabilize vital signs in patients recovering from open urological surgery. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to ice, warm gel, or standard c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Teddy bear therapy: toys ease Kids' pain after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a child a toy to hold against their surgical wound during movement can lower their pain and fear. About 74 children aged 4 to 10 who had abdominal surgery will take part. Half will use a toy during their first walk after surgery, while the other…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Home video workouts tested for ALS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video-based home exercise program can improve trunk and limb control and daily activities in 20 people with ALS. Participants will follow the program 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach can ease symptoms and improve quality of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Arm exercises may sharpen mind and body in couch potatoes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing a lot of arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are sedentary. Researchers will compare high-volume versus low-volume arm training over 8 weeks in 32 people aged 18-50. The goal is to see if arm workouts…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC