Clinical trials: sponsored by Istinye University
Neonatal Pain, Procedural Pain
Effect of ShotBlocker and Warm Gel Pack on Heel Stick Pain in Newborns
Newborns routinely undergo heel stick procedures for blood screening tests shortly after birth. Although the procedure is brief, it can cause pain, stress, and physiological changes.
- Trial name
- WARM-SHOT (NCT07921628)
- Testing
- ShotBlocker, Warm Gel Pack
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Healthy Volunteers
The Effect of Two Different Exercise Programs in Young Sailors
This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week structured land-based exercise program on hiking endurance, core endurance, muscle activation, balance, and motor competence in young sailors.
- Trial name
- NCT07097116
- Testing
- Hiking Bench Exercise Program, Structured Land-Based Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Youth, Sport Performance
THE EFFECTS OF CORRECTIVE EXERCISE AND KT APPLICATIONS IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS
The main objective of this research is to comparatively examine the effects of corrective exercise programs and kinesio taping (KT) applications on performance parameters and functional mobility in adolescent male basketball…
- Trial name
- KT:KINESIOTAPE (NCT07358936)
- Testing
- Kinesiotape, Corrective Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vedat Göken
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Scapular Training on Adolescent Boxers
Boxing is a combat sport that requires repetitive, high-speed upper extremity movements, placing substantial demands on shoulder stability, scapular control, and neuromuscular coordination.
- Trial name
- NCT07899385
- Testing
- Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program, Standard Physiotherapy Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Eye Dominance-based Visual Training, Volleyball Players
Eye Dominance-based Visual Training
Eye dominance refers to the preference for one eye when processing visual information and may influence visual-motor integration and motor coordination.
- Trial name
- NCT07899970
- Testing
- Eye Dominance-Based Visual Training, Standard Volleyball Warm-up
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Postural Control, Muscle Tonus
Associations of Respiratory Muscle Strength and Trunk Muscle Mechanical Properties With Dynamic Postural Control
This study will examine the associations of respiratory muscle strength and trunk muscle mechanical properties with dynamic balance and limits of stability in healthy young adults.
- Conditions
- Postural Control, Muscle Tonus, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07890844
- Testing
- Myotonometry, Respiratory Muscle Strength Testing, and Computerized Balance Assessment
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Perceived Barriers to Exercise
Turkish Adaptation of the Perceived Barriers to Exercise Questionnaire for Office Workers
The purpose of this study is to culturally adapt the Perceived Barriers to Exercise Questionnaire (PBEQ) into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties among office workers in Türkiye.
- Trial name
- NCT07884812
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Sports Physical Therapy
Dynamic vs. PNF Quadriceps Stretching in Cyclists
Following an initial assessment, 30 professional cyclists will be divided into two groups (1:1). PNF stretching will be applied to the Quadriceps muscles of the participants in Group A, while Group B will perform dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT07164729
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Dynamic Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Balance Assessment, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic
Posture, Proprioception, Core Stability, and Balance in Weightlifters
This study aims to examine whether the posture of the upper back (thoracic kyphosis) is related to body awareness, core stability, and balance in people who regularly participate in weightlifting.
- Conditions
- Balance Assessment, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic, Proprioception, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07860606
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Athletic Performance, Cortical Activation
Neuroscience-Based Exercise Training in Female Volleyball Players
24 volunteer professional female volleyball players (aged 16-21), licensed in the Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF) Women's Volleyball League 2 and 3, will be included in the study.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Cortical Activation, Gaze Tracking
- Trial name
- NCT07676630
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Özge Ecem Şenel
Volleyball Players
Diaphragmatic Facilitation and Upper Extremity Performance in Volleyball Players
The diaphragm contributes to both respiration and trunk stabilization. Effective diaphragmatic function may support postural control, force transfer, and upper extremity performance during dynamic activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07784517
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Volleyball Player
Eye-Hand Cross-Dominance and Upper Extremity Performance in Volleyball Players
Eye and hand dominance may influence visuomotor coordination, motor control, and upper extremity performance in athletes. Crossed eye-hand dominance occurs when the dominant eye and dominant hand are located on opposite sides of…
- Trial name
- NCT07784530
- Testing
- Volleyball Players With Crossed Eye-Hand Dominance, Volleyball Players Without Crossed Eye-Hand Dominance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Dysfunctional Breathing, Physical Activity
Prevalence and Association of Dysfunctional Breathing With Nicotine Dependence and Physical Activity Among Young Smokers
We will structure the study's summary to provide a clear and accessible overview for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conditions
- Dysfunctional Breathing, Physical Activity, Nicotine Dependence
- Trial name
- NCT07843524
- Testing
- Observational evaluation.
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women
Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women With Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder associated with insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, and an increased risk of long-term metabolic complications.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women, Fetuin-A, Serum Biomarkers
- Trial name
- PMOS-FR (NCT07844785)
- Testing
- Blood and Saliva Biomarker Assessment
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Cervical Radiculopathy
Does the Combination of Cervical and Sacroiliac Mobilization Enhance Clinical Outcomes in Cervical Radiculopathy?
This study evaluated whether adding mobilization and myofascial techniques targeting the lumbar and sacroiliac regions to cervical-focused manual therapy provides additional clinical benefits in individuals with cervical…
- Trial name
- NCT07831070
- Testing
- Cervical manual-focused manual therapy, Extended Regional Manual Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Archery, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
The Effect of Neuroscience-Based Exercise Training on Shooting Performance and Neuromuscular Performance in Archers
Archery is a sport that demands sport-specific motor performance, emphasizing fine motor control, postural stability, balance, and concentration skills.
- Conditions
- Archery, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Muscle Activity, Visual Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07051577
- Testing
- Exercise Group, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Bowel Functions
Menthol Chewing Gum After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of menthol chewing gum on postoperative nausea and vomiting, bowel function, and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Bowel Functions, Postoperative Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT07796529
- Testing
- Menthol Chewing Gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sennur Kula Şahin
Anxiety, Chest Tube Removal
Virtual Reality-Based Breathing Yoga Before Chest Tube Removal After Cardiac Surgery
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of virtual reality-based breathing yoga applied before chest tube removal on pain and anxiety in patients after cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Chest Tube Removal, Pain After Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07794709
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Based Breathing Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sennur Kula Şahin
Smoking
Functional Capacity, Subjective Dyspnea and Fatigue in Smokers
Smoking remains a significant public health problem among the young adult population. Epidemiological studies in Turkey show a steadily decreasing age of smoking initiation and a remarkably high rate of smoking among…
- Trial name
- NCT07520981
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Healthy
DNS: Face-to-face and Telerehabilitation
This study aims to compare the effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises delivered face-to-face (YDNS) and via tele-rehabilitation (TDNS) on respiratory function, balance, posture, core endurance, and deep…
- Trial name
- NCT07775560
- Testing
- DNS Exercises via Telerehabilitation, Face-to-face DNS Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University