Bahçeşehir University
Clinical trials sponsored by Bahçeşehir University, explained in plain language.
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Mind over back pain: study tests video therapy for relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding action observation therapy—watching short exercise videos—to standard core exercises can reduce pain, improve function, and enhance sleep in people with non-specific low back pain. Forty-two adults with chronic low back pain will be split into t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:05 UTC
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Can a Hands-On technique boost pilates for back pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a hands-on therapy called myofascial release to Pilates exercises helps people with chronic low back pain more than Pilates alone. Thirty adults aged 18 to 45 with at least 3 months of pain will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 6 weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Desk jockeys rejoice: eye workouts may soothe aching necks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether eye exercises, alone or combined with gentle neck self-massage, can reduce pain and improve daily life for office workers with neck pain. 66 participants will be split into three groups and followed for 6 weeks. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Home workouts may boost brain and body in liver disease patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a 12-week strengthening exercise program (done at home or in person) can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, and thinking skills in adults with compensated liver cirrhosis. About 20 participants aged 40-65 will be randomly assigned to one of two exer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Sit smart: simple exercises may ease office worker pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study tests whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve sleep in office workers. Twenty-five university staff aged 20-55 will attend a training session and use a brochure with QR codes to ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 01:52 UTC
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Ear zaps for brain boost? new study tests nerve stimulation on thinking skills
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation on the ear (taVNS) can improve thinking skills like memory and attention in 60 healthy adults aged 18-30. Each person will receive both the real stimulation and a fake (sham) version in separate sessions to compare effects. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Hip weakness may reveal hidden spine problems in back pain patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple hip weakness test (the Trendelenburg sign) is linked to spine problems seen on MRI in people with low back pain. Researchers will check MRI scans and measure hip strength in 120 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to better understand how hip fu…
Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:01 UTC
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MRI may reveal who benefits most from physical therapy for back pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study reviews medical records of 120 adults with low back pain who completed 15 sessions of physical therapy. Researchers will group patients based on their MRI results (disc herniation, disc degeneration, or normal findings) to see if certain types of back pain respond bett…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mind over muscle: study tests mental training for hand strength
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether imagining hand movements or watching videos of them can help strengthen the non-dominant hand in healthy adults. Sixty participants will be split into three groups: one that watches videos and imagines movements, one that only imagines movements, and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC