Koç University
Clinical trials sponsored by Koç University, explained in plain language.
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Pillow fight for Kids' health: which one stops painful bed sores?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best pillow to prevent painful pressure sores on the heads of young children in intensive care. Researchers will compare a fluid-filled positioner to a standard memory foam pillow in 64 children aged 28 days to 5 years. The goal is to see which pillow …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New pain block could help kidney donors recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a specific nerve block can help control pain after minimally invasive kidney donation surgery. Fifty living kidney donors will be randomly assigned to receive either standard anesthesia or standard anesthesia plus the nerve block. The main goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 22:40 UTC
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Can video games boost brainpower for young adults with disabilities?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether playing structured digital brain games can help improve memory and thinking skills in young adults with intellectual disabilities. Sixty participants aged 18-35 will be randomly assigned to either play the games twice a week or continue with their us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Scientists track immune protein in MS patients for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a specific immune protein called VISTA behaves in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Researchers will compare VISTA levels in blood samples from 60 MS patients and healthy volunteers over one year. The goal is to learn if VISTA could serve as a…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Researchers aim to map shoulder pain for better treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a new, practical classification system for shoulder calcific tendinitis based on where calcium deposits are located on an MRI scan. Researchers will review the medical records and MRI scans of 400 patients to group them into five categories based on depo…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC