Koç University
Clinical trials sponsored by Koç University, explained in plain language.
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Family and phone app join forces to fight diabetes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 12-week program that uses WhatsApp to teach people with type 2 diabetes and their family members how to manage the disease better. Participants get videos, quizzes, and weekly phone calls to improve self-care and blood sugar levels. The goal is to see if this a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Art therapy tested as a tool to soothe acute psychiatric crises
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether art therapy can reduce disease severity and anxiety in adults hospitalized in a psychiatry ward. Forty-eight participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus art therapy sessions led by a certified therapist. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 04:19 UTC
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AI vs nurse: which helps ICU patients better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered orientation program can reduce delirium, anxiety, and hospital stays in ICU patients compared to a program delivered by human nurses. Ten adult ICU patients will receive either the AI or nurse-led orientation twice daily for three days. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to ease cancer Patients' trauma
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a specially designed AI chatbot can lower anxiety and trauma-related distress in adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Participants will use the chatbot for 12 weeks and complete surveys about their feelings and needs. The goal is to see if this digital …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:50 UTC
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New app aims to ease burden for feeding tube caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured training program and a mobile app can help caregivers of patients who need a feeding tube (PEG). Researchers will measure if the app improves caregivers' knowledge, reduces problems like infections or blockages, and lessens their stress. Abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Robot dog walks could ease fatigue in young cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether walking with a robot dog can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in children aged 2-7 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Forty children will be randomly assigned to either robot-dog-assisted walks or usual care. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
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Robotic dog brings joy to kids in cancer isolation
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a robotic dog can improve emotional well-being and quality of life in 28 children aged 8-15 with blood cancer who are in protective isolation after a stem cell transplant. The children will interact with the AI-powered dog during their hospital stay. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Soothing sounds and AI videos may help new moms feel less pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether listening to a guided imagery audio or watching an AI-generated video can reduce pain when doctors check the uterus after childbirth. About 150 women who had a vaginal birth with an episiotomy will take part. Their pain and vital signs will be measured du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:11 UTC
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Biosensors could predict bedsores in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the skin barrier changes in intensive care patients who are at risk for pressure injuries (bedsores). Researchers will use non-invasive biosensors to measure things like skin moisture, acidity, and temperature in areas prone to bedsores. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:52 UTC