Tc Erciyes University

This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet can improve gut bacteria, reduce disease activity, and boost nutrition in children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Sixty children with SLE and their healthy family members will take part. Participants will receive personalize…

This study tests a web-based education program for teens with type 1 diabetes and their mothers. The goal is to see if the program helps improve eating habits, blood sugar control, and self-management. About 72 teens and their moms will take part, with some teens getting the prog…

This study will compare two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after shoulder surgery. One is a standard block that can sometimes weaken breathing; the other is a newer block that may avoid that side effect. 120 adults having shoulder arthroscopy will be randomly assigned to o…

This study looks at whether using a stress ball or doing breathing exercises can reduce pain and keep vital signs stable when a surgical drain is removed after knee replacement. About 105 adults will be split into three groups: stress ball, breathing exercises, or standard care. …

This study tests whether applying cold (cryotherapy) to the gums right after a numbing shot can make root canal treatment less painful. About 100 adults with an infected lower premolar tooth will be randomly assigned to receive standard numbing methods with or without the cold tr…

This study tests an 8-week mindfulness program designed to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life in women with coronary artery disease. Researchers will enroll 70 women who have had CAD for at least a month and have elevated anxiety. The program includes meditation, breathin…

This study tests whether inhaling cool steam for 15 minutes can reduce shortness of breath, thirst, and nausea in 66 adults recovering from laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive cold vapor or standard care. Researchers will measur…

This study will compare two laser surgeries (HoLEP and ThuLEP) for treating an enlarged prostate in 200 men aged 40-90. The goal is to see which procedure better preserves bladder control, avoids urethral narrowing, and maintains sexual function. Researchers will track outcomes l…

This study tests whether aromatherapy foot massage can reduce neuropathic pain in people with type 2 diabetes. 78 participants will massage their feet for 10 minutes, three times a week for 4 weeks. Researchers will compare the effects of an aromatherapy oil versus a plain oil to…

This study tests an 8-session psychoeducational program called 'Key to Emotional Balance' for adults with bipolar disorder. The program uses positive psychotherapy to help people better regulate their emotions, support recovery, and find more meaning in life. Researchers will com…

This study tests a 4-week online video program for parents of children aged 1 to 3 years. The program aims to help parents understand their child's development and improve parenting skills. About 60 parents will take part, with half receiving the program and half continuing with …

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence to analyze patient cases helps nursing students learn more effectively. Forty fourth-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or traditional case analysis. Researchers will measure their knowledge…

This study will test whether giving children a local anesthetic injection in the gums before dental surgery under general anesthesia reduces the amount of sevoflurane (the gas used to keep them asleep) needed. Eighty children aged 4 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive eith…

This study watches 250 children aged 2 to 8 who are having urogenital surgery. Researchers want to see if the time they fast (no food or drink) before the operation changes how much pain or confusion they feel afterward. The goal is to learn if shorter fasting times could help ki…

This study will check if certain gene variations (MMP-2 and MMP-3) are linked to how well the bone around a tooth heals after root canal treatment. Fifty adults with chronic tooth infections will get standard root canal therapy and be followed for 12 months. Researchers will comp…

This study looks at whether a quick ultrasound of the carotid artery, done an hour before a planned C-section, can predict two common problems: a dangerous drop in blood pressure during surgery and a severe headache afterward. Researchers will measure blood flow in the neck and t…

This study will follow about 250 adults having a common kidney stone surgery called RIRS. Researchers will collect information before, during, and after surgery to find out which patients are more likely to develop fever or a serious infection called sepsis. The goal is to help d…

This study will follow 100 adults with multiple sclerosis who are starting either teriflunomide or dimethyl fumarate as part of their routine care. Over 12 months, researchers will measure how well participants can walk and think during sustained activities, along with their repo…