Bursa City Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Bursa City Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New nerve block aims to cut opioid use after heart surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a special nerve block (M-TAPA) to standard pain relief can reduce pain and the need for strong opioids after open-heart surgery. About 80 adults having elective open-heart surgery will receive either the block plus standard care or standard care al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Tape or needle? new study tackles shoulder pain showdown
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two common treatments for shoulder pain: kinesiologic taping (a special tape) and dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots). Researchers want to see which works better, and if using both together helps more. About 100 adults with shoulder pain lasting over…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Hidden body chemical may explain why some osteoporosis drugs fail
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 240 women with osteoporosis to see if a substance called AGE that builds up in the body over time affects how well bone-strengthening medications work. Researchers will measure AGE levels using a simple skin light test and track changes in bone density and …
Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Can a quick skin scan reveal hidden inflammation in arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether harmful molecules called AGEs build up more in people with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will use a non-invasive skin autofluorescence device to measure AGE levels. T…
Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC