Mersin University

This study tests whether using a stress ball can lower pain, anxiety, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure during chest tube removal after open heart surgery. About 46 adults who have one chest tube will be randomly assigned to either squeeze a stress ball or receive stan…

This study tests whether showing an animated instructional video to people aged 60 and older helps them follow bowel preparation instructions more effectively before a colonoscopy. The video is designed to make complex steps easier to understand, especially for those with limited…

This study tests whether placing ice inside the rectum before a prostate biopsy can lower pain, anxiety, stress hormone levels, and complications like bleeding. About 84 men having their first prostate biopsy will be randomly assigned to receive ice or standard care. The goal is …

This study compares two minimally invasive treatments—phenol injections and laser ablation—for pilonidal sinus disease, a painful skin condition near the tailbone. Researchers will enroll 64 adults who have not had prior treatment to see which method leads to fewer complications …

This study uses daily bedside ultrasound to find how often blood clots form from catheters after major surgery. Researchers will compare 100 adults who had cancer or non-cancer surgery. The goal is to learn what factors increase clot risk, not to test a new treatment.

This study compares three different 3D-printed resin materials used to make onlays (a type of tooth restoration) for back teeth that have had root canals. Forty-eight adults will receive these restorations and be checked at 6 and 12 months to see how well they hold up. The goal i…

This study looks at how taking care of grandchildren impacts the health of people aged 60 and older. Researchers will measure frailty, depression, and self-neglect in 138 older adults who visit a geriatrics clinic in Türkiye. The goal is to understand whether caregiving helps or …