Istanbul Gelisim University
Clinical trials sponsored by Istanbul Gelisim University, explained in plain language.
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Simple exercises may shield teen volleyball stars from knee injuries
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at whether an 8-week program of corrective exercises could improve knee alignment and how players land from jumps in 23 female volleyball players aged 14-17. The goal was to see if these exercises could help prevent knee injuries. Players were split into two gro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:17 UTC
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No more neck pain? online workouts show promise for chronic sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 6-week exercise program delivered through video calls for people with chronic neck pain. Fifty adults aged 18-55 with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. The program aimed to reduce pain, improve sleep, and ease stress and mood. Results will show if tel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Can a gentle ear ZAP ease fibromyalgia pain and boost exercise?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mild nerve stimulation device placed on the ear (taVNS) could help people with fibromyalgia feel better and exercise more. 90 adults were split into three groups: one-sided stimulation, two-sided stimulation, or just a home exercise program. After two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Ear zap boosts athlete recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a noninvasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can help young athletes recover more quickly after exercise. Forty healthy amateur football players aged 18-25 participated. Researchers measured breathing f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Knee angle test fails to predict landing risk in teen athletes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 24 female athletes aged 16-18 to see if a simple measure of knee alignment (the Q angle) can predict how they land from a jump. The researchers measured the Q angle at rest and compared it to landing mechanics using video analysis. The goal was to find a quic…
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:17 UTC
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Ear zaps after jogging: the new recovery hack?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) right after running can help healthy young adults recover faster. Sixty inactive but healthy people aged 18-35 took part. Researchers measured heart rate and blood lactate to see if the stimulation improved…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:17 UTC
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Gum graft study reveals how patients feel after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how free gingival graft surgery—a procedure to add gum tissue—affects patients' oral quality of life and satisfaction. 49 adults with thin or missing gums were surveyed before and after surgery using standard questionnaires. The goal was to understand how the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Speed vs. percentage: which training boosts athletic performance?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how two different ways of doing resistance training affect athletic skills like jumping, sprinting, and agility. Twenty male university athletes did lower-body exercises for 8 weeks, either using a velocity-based method (focusing on speed of movement) or a pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Worried patients heal worse? new study links anxiety to gum surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how anxiety before gum graft surgery affects patients' quality of life and pain during the first month after the procedure. Thirty-six adults with thin gum tissue took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels before surgery and tracked daily pain and quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Squat science: new test may reveal hidden fatigue in Gym-Goers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring how fast you can lift a weight (load-velocity relationship) can show how tired your leg muscles are after doing multiple sets of squats. Twenty-eight healthy men who regularly lift weights did different squat routines, and researchers checke…
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC