Ondokuz Mayis University

This study compares a new method using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to guide fluid therapy versus standard fluid management in 80 ICU patients after major surgery. The goal is to see if BIA-guided care reduces deaths within 28 days by preventing fluid imbalances. Partic…

This study tests whether mobile app or video education helps organ transplant patients improve their quality of life, stick to their lifelong anti-rejection medications, and manage side effects. About 108 liver or kidney transplant recipients will receive either standard paper ed…

This study looks at whether giving ibuprofen during and after lung surgery can help keep the brain well-oxygenated and reduce confusion or memory loss afterward. About 54 adults having keyhole lung surgery with one-lung ventilation will be randomly assigned to receive ibuprofen o…

This study will test whether a needle-free jet injection can reduce pain, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6 to 12 who need a tooth pulled. Half the children will get the needle-free device, and the other half will get a standard dental needle. Researchers will measure anxiet…

This study tests two pain-relief methods after open inguinal hernia surgery: an ultrasound-guided nerve block (TFPB) versus the surgeon injecting numbing medicine into the wound. About 104 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see which method …

This study tests whether adding mindfulness practices to standard childbirth classes helps first-time pregnant women feel less fear and stress about giving birth, and more confident in their ability to handle labor. About 80 pregnant women between 28 and 38 weeks will be randomly…

This study tests whether an 8-week online mindfulness program can help women with gynecological cancer feel more hopeful, cope better emotionally, and improve their quality of life. About 96 women currently receiving cancer treatment will take part. Half will join the mindfulness…

This study looks at whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and pursed-lip breathing—can help reduce pain, anxiety, and improve vital signs in people recovering from breast surgery. About 126 adults having a mastectomy will be randomly placed into one of three groups: …

This study tests whether giving magnesium through an IV during back surgery can reduce confusion and restlessness when patients wake up. About 70 adults having a specific type of back surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either magnesium or a saltwater solution. The main …

This study looks at whether doing Kegel and Tai Chi exercises can improve quality of life and reduce bladder leakage in women after menopause. About 117 women aged 45 and older who leak urine when coughing or sneezing will take part. They will do the exercises for 8 weeks, either…

This study aims to find out what factors help men get the best results from HoLEP surgery, a treatment for an enlarged prostate. Researchers will track 604 men aged 40 and older to see who achieves a 'trifecta' of success: symptom relief, no urine leakage, and no serious complica…

This study looks at whether routine gum cleaning can improve heart health in people with stable angina. Researchers will measure certain blood markers before and three months after a standard dental cleaning. The goal is to understand the link between gum disease and heart diseas…

This study looks at how well stroke survivors can move around and how that affects the mental health of the family members who care for them. Researchers will measure the patient's mobility and the caregiver's anxiety, depression, and overall burden. The goal is to understand thi…

This study looks at how posture habits and body awareness are linked to physical function in women across different weight categories (normal, overweight, and obese). Researchers will group 80 women by their body mass index and use questionnaires and physical tests to measure the…

This study surveys 600 health sciences students (excluding audiology majors) to find out what they know and think about hearing loss and hearing aids. Participants will fill out a 29-item questionnaire. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge and attitudes, helping improve futu…

This study looks at how much carbon dioxide is released during routine nursing care after childbirth. Researchers will measure the carbon footprint of care for both vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Then, 24 nurses will receive special training to see if it helps them reduce waste…

This study looks at whether non-surgical gum treatment can change levels of asprosin, a protein linked to heart health, in 60 adults with both stable angina and gum disease. Participants will receive standard gum therapy, and their blood asprosin levels will be measured before an…

This study compares an AI model to dental students and research assistants in assessing gum type (gingival phenotype) using photos and a probe. 40 healthy adults will have their upper front teeth photographed and evaluated. The goal is to see if AI can match human accuracy and ho…

This study tests whether a structured simulation training program helps surgical residents improve their laparoscopic and thoracoscopic skills. Nineteen residents will practice on box trainers, artificial models, and cow tissue, then take a skills test. The goal is to see if this…

This study looks at how much social support adult stroke patients feel they have and whether that affects their life satisfaction and ability to take part in social activities. Researchers will compare stroke survivors to healthy adults. The goal is to better understand the role …

This study looks at how chewing ability is connected to thinking skills, disease severity, and nutrition in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will assess 86 adults with MS using tests for disability, memory, swallowing, and chewing. The goal is to better understand thes…

This study will follow 400 men with enlarged prostates who are scheduled for HoLEP surgery. Researchers want to find out if the percentage of prostate tissue removed during surgery can predict how much their urinary symptoms improve three months later. The goal is to identify the…

This study looks at 320 men having HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate. It compares two types of anesthesia—general (you are fully asleep) and spinal (you are awake but numb from the waist down)—to see if one causes less bleeding or helps you recover faster. The goal is to fin…

This study looks at how doing other things at the same time—like listening, watching, or moving—affects chewing in people with multiple sclerosis. About 48 adults with MS and healthy volunteers will take part. The goal is to understand if multitasking makes chewing harder for peo…

This study looks at whether three substances in the blood (GFAP, NfL, and VEGF) can show how multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse over time. Researchers will measure these markers in 22 adults with progressive MS and compare them to standard tests of disability and thinking. …

This study looks at whether special breathing muscle training can improve lung function, balance, and core strength in elite female freestyle wrestlers. Thirty athletes aged 16-22 will either do progressive breathing exercises or a low-resistance placebo version for 4 weeks. Rese…