Mersin University

This study aims to see how well three different types of 3D-printed resin materials work as long-term fillings (onlays) for back teeth that have had root canals. Researchers will follow 48 participants for one year, checking the fillings at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. The…

This study aims to find out which of two less-invasive treatments works better for pilonidal sinus disease, a painful skin condition near the tailbone. Researchers will compare phenol (a chemical that destroys the sinus lining) with laser ablation (which uses heat to close the si…

This study is testing if applying ice inside the rectum during a prostate biopsy can make the procedure easier for patients. Researchers want to see if this simple, non-drug method reduces pain, anxiety, and common complications like bleeding. The study will involve 84 men underg…

This study is testing whether showing educational short films or videos to parents of premature babies can help them feel less stressed when their child is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Researchers will compare parents who receive standard hospital orientation with …

This study is testing if using a simple stress ball can help reduce pain and anxiety for patients having a chest tube removed after open heart surgery. It will involve 46 patients, with half using the stress ball during the procedure and half receiving only standard care. Researc…

This study aims to understand when and why blood clots form in the veins around IV lines placed for major surgery. Researchers will use daily bedside ultrasound scans on 100 adult patients from when the IV is placed until it's removed to track clot formation. The goal is to ident…

This study is testing if an animated video can help older adults prepare their bowels better for a colonoscopy. Researchers are comparing the standard written instructions to the same instructions plus a short, easy-to-understand video. They want to see if the video helps people …