Istanbul University

This study tests a new preloaded lens delivery system for cataract surgery in 200 adults aged 40 and older. The device is designed to simplify the procedure and reduce handling of the lens. Researchers will measure how well patients see after surgery and how surgeons rate the sys…

This trial tests whether a live online exercise and self-drainage program can reduce arm swelling in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Researchers will compare women who join live video sessions with a therapist to those who follow the same program at home using a broc…

This trial tests whether using a stress ball during non-invasive ventilation (NIV) can reduce anxiety, extend treatment time, and improve mask adherence in patients with type II respiratory failure. Participants will squeeze a stress ball continuously during their 2-hour treatmen…

This trial investigates whether a low-histamine and pseudoallergen-free diet can reduce symptoms like hives and itching in children aged 1 to 18 with chronic spontaneous urticaria. Participants follow the diet for 4 weeks while continuing standard care. Researchers track changes …

This study compares two ways to do core stabilization exercises for chronic low back pain: one group does them at home using a virtual reality app with video calls, while the other group does them in person at a clinic. Both groups also get educational materials. The goal is to s…

This study follows children and adolescents who experienced trauma to see how many still have PTSD or Complex PTSD two years later. Researchers will also look at factors like symptom severity, resilience, sleep, and anxiety that may influence recovery. The goal is to better under…

This study looks at whether blood oxygen levels and other blood gas measurements are linked to the risk of developing pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care patients. Researchers will monitor 122 adults who have been in the ICU for at least 72 hours, tracking their blood …

This study is testing a virtual reality game designed specifically for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Six participants aged 7 and older will play the game once using a VR headset and hand tracking. Researchers will measure how easy and enjoyable the game is, and w…

This 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 log symptoms like fever, cough, or sore throat in real time. The goal is to better understand the infection-flar…