Medipol University
Clinical trials sponsored by Medipol University, explained in plain language.
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Bee product may boost fertility in mystery infertility cases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking royal jelly supplements daily for 3 months can improve sperm health and increase pregnancy rates in couples with unexplained infertility. The trial involves 80 men whose sperm appears normal under a microscope but may have hidden DNA damage. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Breath of fresh air: simple exercises may protect Professors' voices
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether special breathing exercises using two devices (EMST and triflo) can help academics prevent voice fatigue and voice problems. Forty academics who teach at least 9 hours a week will be randomly assigned to do these exercises or not. Researchers will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Can simple muscle release techniques improve flexibility and balance?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different muscle release methods affect flexibility, balance, and physical performance in people with tight hamstrings. About 45 adults with hamstring tightness will be split into three groups: one receiving manual myofascial release, one using Graston tec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Digital workouts take on back pain: no gym required
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a web-based exercise program (via an app) to traditional home exercises for people with non-specific low back pain. About 30 adults aged 18-45 with moderate pain will participate for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if the digital approach improves pain, daily func…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Brain training or nerve zapping: which eases RA pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two non-drug approaches—pain education and vagus nerve stimulation—against traditional exercise for improving pain and quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 36 adults with RA will be assigned to one of three 8-week programs. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:27 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use after common surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (sacral erector spinae plane block) can reduce pain after pilonidal sinus surgery. Sixty adults having elective surgery will receive the block plus standard anesthesia. Researchers will measure how much rescue pain medicin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:24 UTC
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One hour of qigong may melt student stress instantly
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a one-time, 60-minute Baduanjin Qigong session can quickly lower anxiety, improve mood, and speed up reaction time in occupational therapy students aged 18-25. Each participant will try both the Qigong session and a control activity on different days, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:24 UTC
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Gamified workouts aim to ease sleep apnea symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new digital exercise game called ApneaTheraPlay for people with obstructive sleep apnea. The game combines breathing, aerobic, strengthening, and mouth exercises. 54 adults will play the game three times a week for 12 weeks to see if it reduces breathing pauses…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tests High-Tech and Hands-On sensory training for back pain relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of sensory training—one using a device and one done by hand—against standard physical therapy for chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if these training methods can reduce pain, improve touch sensitivity, and help people move better. The tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Soothing sounds and VR worlds may reduce labor pain, new study hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether listening to special binaural beats music or using virtual reality during labor can lower pain and affect key birth hormones like oxytocin and cortisol. Researchers will compare these two approaches against standard care in 90 women giving birth at a hosp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study: coaching moms of preemies may boost confidence and baby development
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a home-based parenting skills training for mothers of preterm infants (6-12 months corrected age). Researchers want to see if the program improves mothers' confidence, their sense of social support, and their baby's development. 26 mothers will either receive the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Spit test could unlock secrets of gum disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two proteins, NOD1 and NOD2, in saliva and blood to see how they relate to gum disease. Researchers will compare 75 healthy people, those with gingivitis, and those with periodontitis. The goal is to better understand the body's immune response to gum problems…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New ECT tourniquet method could make seizure monitoring easier and more comfortable
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to monitor muscle activity during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It compares a standard arm tourniquet with a newer method using a vein tourniquet and low-dose medication. The goal is to see which met…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:55 UTC
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ICU cough machine guidelines: experts finally unite!
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study brings together 30 healthcare experts from around the world to agree on the best ways to use a machine that helps ICU patients cough and clear their lungs. The goal is to create clear, safe guidelines because current practices vary widely. No patients are treated in th…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Morning vs. evening workouts: which blunts pain best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether exercising at different times of day changes how we feel pain afterward. Healthy adults aged 18-40 will do morning and evening sessions to see if pain sensitivity shifts. The goal is to understand how our body clocks influence pain relief from exercise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Midwifery students to test video game vs. simulation for emergency training
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a digital game helps midwifery students learn about preeclampsia and eclampsia better than simulation or traditional teaching. About 120 fourth-year students will take part. The goal is to see which method boosts knowledge and attitudes the most.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:25 UTC
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Knee surgery recovery: It's not just about the joint
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a person's sense of joint position, fear of moving, balance, and sensory processing affect their recovery after knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. Researchers will follow 75 people aged 50-75 for 4-6 weeks after surgery. The goal is to understand…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:24 UTC
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Double-Major students under the microscope: can better time management reduce stress?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how juggling daily activities and managing time relates to stress in university students who are pursuing two majors. About 150 students will fill out online surveys about their daily routines, time management skills, and stress levels. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:55 UTC
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Morning workouts may boost sleep for night owls and early birds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can help young adults sleep better. Researchers will compare how the exercise affects sleep quality in people who are naturally morning types versus evening types. The goal is to see if tailoring exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Intern stress showdown: turkey vs. egypt physio students under microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how confident and stressed physiotherapy interns feel during their clinical training. Researchers will survey 200 interns—100 from Turkey and 100 from Egypt—using online questionnaires. The goal is to understand how different training environments affect their…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can tuning into your back ease chronic pain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how body awareness—knowing where your back is and how it feels—relates to pain, disability, and sensitivity in people with long-term low back pain. Researchers will compare 82 people with chronic back pain to healthy volunteers, measuring things like pain leve…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC