Ataturk University

This study tests a surgical technique for people with massive rotator cuff tears. Instead of cutting the biceps tendon, surgeons move it to help support the repair. Researchers will track shoulder function, quality of life, and sleep in 35 adults over 12 months to see if this app…

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 watching and following along with laughter yoga videos can reduce pain and other menstrual symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain without an underlying condition). Researchers will randomly assign 68 university students aged 18-24 …

This study looks at whether teaching people with a colostomy or ileostomy how to care for their stoma helps them adjust better, feel better about their body, and manage their daily life. About 100 adults who had planned stoma surgery will take part. The goal is to see if educatio…

This study looks at whether doing progressive relaxation exercises with a therapeutic clown can lower fear and anxiety in children before surgery. The trial includes 162 children aged 6 to 10 who are having circumcision. They are split into three groups: one does relaxation with …

This study looks at whether drinking a special carbohydrate-rich clear liquid two hours before a planned C-section can improve recovery and comfort. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to receive either the carbohydrate drink or plain distilled water. Researchers will mea…

This study looks at whether playing with a special toy doll before getting a shot can lower fear, anxiety, and pain in children ages 4 to 6. About 80 kids will be randomly assigned to either use the doll or get the shot as usual. Researchers will measure fear, anxiety, and pain u…

This study tests two simple distraction methods to help preschool children (ages 4-6) feel less fear and anxiety during their first inhalation treatment. Researchers will compare how well each method works by measuring children's fear and anxiety levels. The goal is to make a sca…

This study tests whether a 3D hologram can distract children aged 3-12 during painful burn dressing changes. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and fear levels in 70 children. The goal is to find a non-drug way to make this tough procedure easier for kids.

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 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 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 looks at whether adding a spinal morphine injection to standard pain control (nerve block and sedation) helps people recover better after video-assisted lung surgery. About 52 adults having planned lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra spin…

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 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 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 listening to music during dental fillings can lower anxiety in adults who are very nervous about dental visits. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood pressure, stress hormones, and anxiety scores in 75 participants. The goal is to find a simple, d…

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 certain eye diseases, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure specific blood enzymes linked to heart disease in 180 adults who have received at least two injections and compare them to…