Istanbul University

This study aims to create a Turkish version of the CTS-6, a tool doctors use to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will test the translated tool on 126 Turkish-speaking adults, including healthy people, those with symptoms, and those already diagnosed. The goal is to en…

This study tests whether adding whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) to a home exercise program helps people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, mobility, and sense of body position better than exercise alone. 68 participants aged 50-75 will be rand…

This study compares a single-color flowable composite resin to multi-color composite resins for filling cavities in back teeth. Researchers want to see if the simpler material can match tooth color just as well and last as long. Thirty adults with at least four cavities will be f…

This study looks at whether wearing a wrist splint at different angles (bent slightly forward, straight, or bent slightly backward) can better relieve pain and numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome. About 108 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel will wear the splint only at …

This study looks at two simple, drug-free ways to help women feel less anxious and have less pain during their first mammogram and breast ultrasound. One group will squeeze a soft stress ball before and during the exam. Another group will receive calming words and a gentle touch …

This study tests whether a wearable fitness tracker and a mobile app exercise program can help teenagers with cancer feel less tired and improve their quality of life. Fifty teens aged 13-18 will either follow an 8-week guided exercise program or receive standard care. Researcher…

This study will use ultrasound to measure stomach air in 250 children (ages 1-10) during surgery. Researchers want to see if the type of breathing tube used affects how much air gets into the stomach, which can lower the risk of complications. The goal is to find the safest optio…

This study tests a new monitoring tool called Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi) during throat surgery. It aims to see if ORi can warn doctors earlier than standard methods when a patient's oxygen level is dropping. 80 adults having elective throat surgery will be randomly assigned to ei…

This study looks at whether children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have scoliosis (a curved spine) and how it affects their daily life and posture. Researchers will check 200 children aged 8-18 using X-rays and health surveys. The goal is to understand how common scoli…

This study looks at whether a 12-week Mediterranean diet can reduce oxidative stress (a type of cell damage) in girls aged 10-18 with type 1 diabetes who have high blood sugar levels. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar control and stress markers. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at how two different ways of giving anesthesia gas (low-flow vs normal-flow) affect the heart's electrical signals in 128 adults having gallbladder surgery. The goal is to see if one method is safer for heart rhythm. Participants will have their heart activity mo…