Ankara University

This study tests a new radioactive drug, terbium-161 PSMA, in 60 men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and improve quality of life. Participants will receive three doses, six wee…

This study tests a radioactive drug called Lu-177 PSMA in 20 adults with metastatic clear cell kidney cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. The drug targets a protein found on cancer cells and their blood vessels, aiming to control the disease. Researchers…

This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic treatment (rPMS) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty adults will receive either real or sham magnetic pulses over several sessions. Researchers will measure pain, …

This study looks at whether a structured yoga program can reduce pain and improve quality of life in young women aged 18-25 who have painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea). Participants will attend yoga sessions and complete questionnaires about pain, symptoms, and well-being. Th…

This study looks at whether squeezing a soft or textured ball during a blood draw can help reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 7 to 12. About 144 kids in a pediatric emergency room will be randomly assigned to squeeze a soft ball, a textured ball, or receive standard care. T…

This study looks at whether combining music therapy with mindfulness breathing and core exercises can lower stress and boost relaxation in university students. About 80 healthy students aged 18-30 will take part. The goal is to see if these activities improve how students feel an…

This study will compare three different laser types used in surgery to treat an enlarged prostate (BPH) in men. The goal is to see which laser removes prostate tissue most efficiently and safely. About 159 men aged 50 to 80 who need prostate surgery will take part. The results wi…

This study tests whether doing two things at once—like moving your arm while thinking—can improve arm function and muscle thickness in people with Parkinson's disease. About 38 participants will either receive dual-task training three times a week for 8 weeks or continue their us…

This study watches 300 adults having lung surgery to see how the breathing machine's power settings during one-lung ventilation relate to lung problems like pneumonia after surgery. The goal is to find safer ventilator settings to improve recovery. No new treatments are tested; i…

This study looks at whether a special type of communication training, called motivational interviewing, can help nursing students become better at counseling patients. The study will involve 72 second-year nursing students, split into two groups. One group gets the motivational i…

This study looks at whether using a checklist (paper or digital) helps emergency medicine interns make better decisions when treating a prolonged seizure (status epilepticus) in a simulated setting. About 76 interns will be split into three groups: one using a paper checklist, on…

This study looks at whether short, repeated CPR training sessions help pediatric emergency nurses learn and remember CPR skills better than a single long training session. Sixty nurses will take part, and their knowledge and hands-on skills will be tested over time. The goal is t…

This study looks at how sleep quality is linked to thinking abilities and disease severity in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure sleep, cognitive function, and disease stage in 75 participants during a single visit. The goal is to better understand these co…