Tarsus University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tarsus University, explained in plain language.
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Frozen glove trick may cool down prostate biopsy pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if placing an ice-filled glove finger in the rectum for 5 minutes before a prostate biopsy could lower pain, anxiety, and stress hormone levels. It planned to include 84 first-time biopsy patients, comparing those who got the ice treatment to those who rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Colorful mat may get kids walking sooner after surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether placing a colorful, washable walkway mat in front of children's beds can reduce pain and fear and help them start moving sooner after abdominal surgery. About 74 children aged 4–10 will be involved. The mat is designed to distract and encourage kids to wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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VR goggles and kaleidoscopes soothe Kids' fears during kidney scans
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether using virtual reality goggles or a kaleidoscope can help reduce fear and anxiety in children aged 4 to 6 during a kidney scan (renal scintigraphy). The scan requires the child to lie still, which can be scary. The study will compare these two distracti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Music eases pain and fear in kids after surgery, study finds
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether listening to music while getting up for the first time after abdominal surgery can lower pain and fear in children ages 4 to 6. Half the children will hear their chosen music during movement, while the other half gets standard care. Researchers will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC