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Clinical trials sponsored by Istanbul University, explained in plain language.
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VR game aims to make rehab fun for kids with muscle disease
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a virtual reality game designed specifically for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Six participants will play the game once using a VR headset and hand tracking. Researchers will measure how easy and enjoyable the game is, and whether it causes any di…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:59 UTC
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Yoga from home boosts lung cancer recovery, new study finds
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether an 8-week online yoga program can help people with lung cancer recover better after lung surgery. About 40 adults who had surgery for early-stage lung cancer will either take live yoga classes from home or continue with standard care. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:49 UTC
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Virtual reality workouts could replace clinic visits for back pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of doing core stabilization exercises for people with chronic low back pain. One group does exercises at home using a virtual reality app and video calls, while the other group does the same exercises in person at a clinic. The goal is to see if the v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New lens injector aims for sharper sight after cataract surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study evaluates a new preloaded lens and injector system for cataract surgery. Researchers want to see if it helps people achieve 20/20 vision or better after surgery and if surgeons find it easy to use. The study involves 200 adults aged 40 and older who need cataract surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC
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Can a smartphone app predict FMF attacks? new study investigates infection-flare link
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will enroll 40 children aged 8-18 with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) to see if infections trigger disease flares. Participants will use a mobile app to record symptoms like fever, cough, or sore throat, and any FMF attacks. The goal is to better understand the con…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:55 UTC