Clinical trials: sponsored by Ankara University
COVID - 19, Prognosis
The Prognostic Role of Red Blood Cell Distribution (RDW) in Severe COVID-19 Patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of erythrocyte distribution width (RDW) in severe and critically ill COVID-19 patients followed in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Conditions
- COVID - 19, Prognosis, ICU
- Trial name
- RDW-Covıd-19 (NCT07244731)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Nutritional Status and Therapy in DMD Patients
Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of a disease-specific, individualized diet on the nutritional status and functional abilities of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06682585
- Testing
- Individualised dietary intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Partial Nephrectomy, Hemostatic Agents
Evaluation of Hemostatic Agents in Partial Nephrectomy
This prospective randomized study aims to evaluate the effect of adjunctive hemostatic agents (FloSeal® and Surgicel®) on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy for localized renal tumors.
- Conditions
- Partial Nephrectomy, Hemostatic Agents, Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- HEMOSTA-PN (NCT07232927)
- Testing
- Standard Parenchymal Suturing, Suturing with FloSeal®, Suturing with Surgicel®
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Stroke, Fatigue
Post-stroke Fatigue and Clinical Parameters
This study aims to determine the frequency of post-stroke fatigue (PSF) in patients experiencing their first-ever stroke and admitted to our clinic.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Fatigue, Poststroke Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07231172
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Anxiety, Fear
The Effect of an Undersea-Themed ECG Cover on Fear and Anxiety Levels in Children
Aims: To evaluate the impact of an undersea-themed examination table cover (UTETC) designed for electrocardiography (ECG) procedures on fear and anxiety levels in children.
- Trial name
- UTETC (NCT07201350)
- Testing
- distraciton technices
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Virtual Reality, Dental Anxiety
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain Perception
Positive experiences during a child's first dental visit contribute to the development of both acute and long-term positive attitudes toward dentists and dental treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT07167394
- Testing
- Interactive Virtual Reality Guidance with Restorative Dental Treatment, Tell-Show-Do Guidance with Restorative Dental Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Delivery, Obstetric
The Effect of Membrane Sweeping on the Delivery Time and the Need of Induction in Term Pregnancy
Pregnancies that extend beyond 42 weeks of gestation are at an increased risk for poor fetal and maternal outcomes. For decreasing the number of these cases, some labor induction techniques are used.
- Trial name
- NCT03591159
- Testing
- Membran Sweeping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
COVID - 19, Thoracic Anesthesia
COVID-19 Infection and Thoracic Anesthesia?
SARS-CoV-2 has infected more than 776 million people worldwide, raising concerns about its impact on patients with lung cancer, the most common cancer in men and the second most common cancer in women.
- Conditions
- COVID - 19, Thoracic Anesthesia, Mechanical Power
- Trial name
- NCT07118917
- Testing
- Prehabilitation, No postponement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Study of Patient Experiences
The PROSPEX (PROstate cancer Study of Patient EXperiences) survey is designed to systematically assess the lived experiences, challenges, and unmet needs of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- PROSPEX (NCT07096596)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
COVID -19, Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury in Critical COVID-19: Outcomes and Risks
This retrospective observational study aims to determine the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with COVID-19, risk factors, and effects on mortality for intensive care unit patients.
- Conditions
- COVID -19, Acute Kidney Injury, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admission, Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT07089693
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Prostate CA
Prostate Cancer Care Disparity Analysis Project (ProGAP)
This international cross-sectional study seeks to evaluate global disparities in prostate cancer management by conducting a thorough comparison of key elements across countries categorized as low-income, lower-middle-income…
- Trial name
- NCT06612034
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Dental Education and Special Care Dentistry
Comparison of Game-Based Learning and Model Arm Practice for Teaching Intravenous Cannulation to Dental Students
This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the effectiveness of game-based learning (GBL) and model arm practice in teaching peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) skills to final-year dental students.
- Trial name
- NCT07060924
- Testing
- Game-Based Learning (GBL), Model Arm Practice
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Fasciitis, Plantar
Effect of Radiofrequency Treatment in Plantar Fasciitis Patients
In adults, chronic plantar fasciitis stands as the predominant cause of persistent heel discomfort.Usually, individuals depict a pulsating pain concentrated around the point of origin of the plantar fascia on the calcaneus.
- Trial name
- NCT06426667
- Testing
- posterior tibial nerve radiofrequency, plantar fasciitis radiofrequency
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Lateral Epicondylitis
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling vs PRP for Refractory Lateral Epicondylitis
This single-center, randomized, prospective study was conducted between January 2022 and September 2023 with ethics committee approval.
- Trial name
- NCT07002879
- Testing
- dry needle, Platelet Rich Plasma
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Axial Spondylarthritis (axSpA), Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Thoracolumbar Fascia in AxSpA and Controls With Trigger Point Evaluation
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether changes in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF)-a connective tissue in the lower back-are related to pain and disease severity in patients with axial spondyloarthropathy…
- Conditions
- Axial Spondylarthritis (axSpA), Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP), Ultrasound Exams
- Trial name
- NCT06978374
- Testing
- Sonographic examination of thoracolumbar fascia, manual examination of MTrP
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Biliary Tract Cancer, Biliary Tract Cancers (BTC)
Adjuvant Chemotherapy Regimens in Resected Biliary Tract Cancers (TOG/GI-SAFRADJU-2501)
The goal of this observational study is to compare chemotherapy types that are given after surgery for biliary tract cancers. The main question it aims to answer is: Are any of the chemotherapy regimens more effective in…
- Trial name
- TOG-SAFRADJU (NCT06975917)
- Testing
- Chemotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Stoma Colostomy, Stoma Ileostomy
The Impact of Education Using a Stoma Care Training Belt
Intestinal stoma is a surgical procedure performed to create an artificial opening in the intestine. To improve the quality of life of individuals with stoma, it is essential to address physiological and psychosocial issues and…
- Trial name
- NCT06391398
- Testing
- Stoma care education with the Stoma Care Training Belt
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
QLB vs TAPB, Quadratus Lumborum Block
Comparison of the Effects of Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Midline Laparotomy
Midline incisions provide easy, rapid and excellent exposure of the abdominal cavity and are particularly used for complex, diagnostic or emergency procedures.
- Conditions
- QLB vs TAPB, Quadratus Lumborum Block, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
- Trial name
- NCT06950502
- Testing
- transversus abdominis plane block, Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB), quadratus lumborum block using bupivacaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Ulnar and Radial Artery
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Arteries of the Hand in Pediatric Patients
Ultrasound measurements of the ulnar artery and radial artery at different angles are obtained and compared to determine the optimal diameters for possible arterial cannulation in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06386718
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Pediatric Surgical Procedures Requiring Endotracheal Intubation Under General Anesthesia
Comparison of Optimal Endotracheal Tube Depth Using Four Different Formulas in Children Aged 1-4 Years and Verification With Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
. The optimal position of the endotracheal tube (ETT) within the trachea is the middle third portion, distal to the vocal cords.
- Trial name
- NCT06937840
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University