Ataturk University

Researchers compare two intracanal medicaments, calcium hydroxide and a calcium silicate-based paste, in 56 adults with acute apical abscesses in single-rooted teeth. They place each medicament inside the cleaned root canal for 7 to 10 days. Bacterial samples are taken before and…

This study will check how well a heart surgeon's visual estimate of the heart's pumping ability matches the more precise measurement from an ultrasound (TEE) during open-heart surgery. About 70 adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine will take part. The goal…

This study tests whether combining a therapeutic clown with progressive relaxation exercises can reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6-10 before circumcision surgery. 162 children will be split into three groups: one does relaxation exercises with a clown, one with …

This study tests two different ways to numb the back of the knee after total knee replacement surgery. Both methods are combined with a standard front-of-thigh block. The goal is to see which approach leads to better overall recovery, less pain, and less need for strong painkille…

This study compares two numbing drug recipes for a nerve block given before leg surgery. One group gets a mix of lidocaine and bupivacaine, while the other gets bupivacaine alone. Researchers want to see which combination works faster and provides better pain control after the op…

This study tests whether a 3D hologram can distract children aged 3 to 12 during painful burn dressing changes, reducing their pain, anxiety, and fear. About 70 children with second-degree burns covering less than 10% of their body will be randomly assigned to see a hologram or r…

This study tests whether watching and following along with laughter yoga videos can reduce pain and other menstrual symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Researchers will randomly assign 68 university students aged 18-24 to either a laughter yoga gr…

This study tests whether playing with a therapeutic toy doll before getting a shot can reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children aged 4-6. Half the kids will practice the injection steps on a doll first, while the other half get the shot as usual. Researchers will measure fear a…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based emotion regulation training program can help children aged 7-11 who are hospitalized for at least four days feel less afraid and better control their emotions. Half of the 54 participants will receive the training alongside usual care,…

This study looks at whether guided play sessions can help children aged 10 to 18 with leukemia handle pain and regulate emotions while receiving chemotherapy. Over 4 weeks, kids will take part in therapeutic play during their treatment. Researchers will measure changes in pain to…

This study compares two pain relief methods for women having laparoscopic hysterectomy: a spinal injection of morphine versus numbing medicine injected into the belly and surgical sites. The goal is to see which approach provides better recovery, less pain, and fewer side effects…

This study compares two accelerated forms of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for people with treatment-resistant depression. 60 participants will receive either intermittent or continuous theta burst stimulation over two weeks, with a 12-week follow-up. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether two simple distraction methods—a moving 3D book or a hand puppet—can lower fear and anxiety in preschool children (ages 4-6) receiving inhalation therapy for the first time. Researchers will measure fear and anxiety levels before and after the treatment. …

This study looks at three different ways to manage pain after lower back surgery. The goal is to find which method works best and reduces the need for strong painkillers like opioids. Researchers will use a simple saliva test to measure the body's natural pain-fighting response. …

This study looks at whether drinking a clear carbohydrate-rich beverage two hours before a planned C-section can help women recover faster and feel less hungry, thirsty, or anxious. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to get either the carbohydrate drink or plain distille…

This study tests whether listening to classical or Turkish music during a dental filling can lower anxiety in adults aged 18-40 with moderate to high dental fear. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, stress hormones, and anxiety scores. 7…

Researchers are observing adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting to see how often cardiac output falls below a set threshold in the 30 minutes after general anesthesia begins. The study uses continuous arterial waveform monitoring to record cardiac index, blood pressur…

This study compares two common anesthetics—propofol and sevoflurane—in 70 obese patients undergoing back surgery. Researchers will measure inflammation markers in blood samples taken before and after surgery to see which anesthetic causes less immune system disruption. The goal i…

This study looks at whether repeated eye injections of bevacizumab, a drug used for diabetic eye disease and other conditions, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure certain enzymes in the blood that are linked to heart disease risk. The study includes 180 adults age…