Tarsus University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tarsus University, explained in plain language.
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Virtual reality and stress balls tested to calm kidney stone patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using virtual reality (watching nature scenes with relaxing music) or squeezing a stress ball can help patients feel less fear, pain, and anxiety before and after a ureteroscopy (a procedure to treat kidney stones). About 90 adults will be randomly ass…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Smartphone app may ease fear and pain before kidney stone surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that teaches patients about their upcoming kidney stone surgery can lower their anxiety, fear, and pain. About 68 adults will be randomly assigned to either get the app or receive standard information. Researchers will measure how patients fe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:07 UTC
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Video workouts may ease ALS symptoms, small study hopes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video-based home exercise program can improve trunk and limb control, daily activities, and quality of life in people with ALS. Twenty adults with a definite ALS diagnosis who can sit independently will follow the program 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:07 UTC
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Ice or warmth: simple trick to ease drain removal anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying an ice pack or a warm gel pad before removing a surgical drain can lower anxiety, improve comfort, and boost satisfaction in patients who had open urological surgery. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to ice, warm gel, or standard care. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Toy power: simple stuffed animal may ease Kids' Post-Surgery pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a child a toy to hold while they get up and move after abdominal surgery can lower their pain and fear. About 74 children aged 4 to 10 will take part. One group will get a toy to support their incision site during movement, while the other group…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to ease fear and pain for prostate surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that teaches patients about their upcoming prostate surgery can improve their experience. 68 men scheduled for prostate surgery will be randomly assigned to either use the app or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety, fear, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Arm workouts may sharpen your mind, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing many arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are not very active. Researchers will compare high-volume and low-volume arm exercises in 32 people aged 18-50 who exercise less than 150 minutes per week. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC