Clinical trials: sponsored by Istinye University
Low Back Pain, Leg Pain and/or Back Pain
Sciatic Neural Mobilization in Lumbar-Related Leg Pain
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders worldwide and significantly reduces individuals' quality of life, functional capacity, and productivity.
- Trial name
- NCT07588919
- Testing
- Sciatic neural mobilization
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Fear of Childbirth, Rumination
Affirmation-Based Podcast Education for Fear of Childbirth and Rumination in Pregnant Women
This study examined the effect of affirmation-based podcast training on fear of childbirth and ruminative thoughts among pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Fear of Childbirth, Rumination, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT07590921
- Testing
- Affirmation-based podcast training
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Dysfunctional Breathing, Older Adults
Dysfunctional Breathing and Physical Fitness in Older Adults
The global aging trend will continue to challenge healthcare systems, making it increasingly important to preserve quality of life and independence among older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07107191
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Spinal Cord Injury
Validity and Reliability of 6-minute Pegboard and Ring Test
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a severe neurological condition that occurs as a result of traumatic or non-traumatic causes and results in motor, sensory, and/or autonomic dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT06943040
- Testing
- There will be no intervention on the participants within the scope of this study.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Healthy Participants
Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity in Turkish Youth
Physical activity is a key determinant of physical and mental health among youth; however, participation levels are often influenced by various perceived barriers and facilitators.
- Trial name
- NCT07320131
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Core Stability, Postural Balance
Core Stability, Postural Balance, and Flexibility in Healthy Women: A Comparative Study Between Pilates Practitioners and Sedentary Individuals
This study aims to compare core muscle stability, postural balance, and flexibility between healthy women who regularly practice Pilates and those with a sedentary lifestyle.
- Conditions
- Core Stability, Postural Balance, Pilates, Core Stability, Pilates
- Trial name
- CSBF-P (NCT07578714)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Nonspecific Neck Pain
Positional Relaxation Technique and Static Stretching in Nonspecific Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most common and painful musculoskeletal disorders. Between 20% and 70% of adults experience neck pain during their lifetime. The lifetime prevalence ranges from 14.2% to 71%.
- Trial name
- NCT07439354
- Testing
- Positional Relaxation Technique and Breathing Exercises, Static Stretching and Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Mechanical Neck Pain, Tennis
The Effects of Spinal Mobilization Added to an Exercise Program in Recreational Tennis Players With Mechanical
This prospective, single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding cervical and thoracic spinal mobilization (Maitland concept, grades I-IV) to a structured home therapeutic exercise program…
- Conditions
- Mechanical Neck Pain, Tennis, Pain, Manual Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07575542
- Testing
- Behavioral: Home Therapeutic Exercise Program, Maitland Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spinal Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Recreational Physical Activity
The Effects of Spinal Mobilization Added to an Exercise Program in Recreational Tennis Players With Mechanical Low Back Pain
This prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates whether the addition of spinal mobilization to a structured home exercise program improves pain, flexibility, lower-extremity strength, dynamic balance, and…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Recreational Physical Activity, Tennis, Manual Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07573254
- Testing
- Home Exercise Program, Spinal Mobilization (Maitland-Graded Manual Therapy)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Adolescent Athletic Performance, Flexibility
Effects of Myofascial Release, Dynamic and Static Stretching in Adolescent Karate Athletes
This randomized single-blind crossover trial investigated the acute effects of three different exercise modalities, namely self-myofascial release with a foam roller, dynamic stretching, and static stretching, on posture…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Athletic Performance, Flexibility, Stretching Exercises, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07573267
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Dynamic Stretching, Self Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Pilates Exercise, Gastro Esophageal Reflux
Effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises on Symptoms, Posture, Balance and Quality of Life in GERD
This randomized, single-blind, parallel-group clinical trial investigates whether a six-week supervised clinical Pilates exercise program improves reflux symptom severity, postural alignment, dynamic balance, sleep quality…
- Trial name
- NCT07573280
- Testing
- Usual Daily Activity (No Exercise Intervention), Supervised Clinical Pilates Exercise Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Obesity & Overweight, Foot and Ankle Disorders
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration With Foot Core Exercises: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized, single-blind clinical trial investigates whether adding whole-body vibration (WBV) to a supervised foot core exercise program improves ankle muscle strength, balance, and proprioception in overweight and obese…
- Trial name
- FoCo-WBV (NCT07556198)
- Testing
- Supervised Foot Core Exercise Training (No Vibration), Whole-Body Vibration via DKN Technology Xg-10 Pro
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Postoperative Pain
Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery Quality in Total Thyroidectomy
This prospective observational study evaluates the association between postoperative analgesic approaches and recovery outcomes in patients undergoing elective total thyroidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07547124
- Testing
- Cervical Plexus Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Healthy
Effects of Arm Measurements on Upper Limb Skills and Reaction Time
In this study, upper extremity anthropometric characteristics, functional upper extremity skills, and reaction time will be examined in healthy young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07413380
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Postoperative Pain
Rectus Abdominis Muscle Parameters and Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Geriatric Patients
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between ultrasound-derived rectus abdominis muscle thickness and thickening fraction and postoperative opioid consumption in geriatric patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT07545824
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures, Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders
Inspiratory Muscle Training After Vertebroplasty in Osteoporotic Fracture Patients
This study investigates the long-term effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary function, functional capacity, and quality of life in individuals with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures who have…
- Conditions
- Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures, Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders, Inspiratory Muscle Weakness, Postoperative Pulmonary Function
- Trial name
- NCT07024095
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Neck Pain, School Based Intervention
Pressure Biofeedback on Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles
This study aims to reduce mechanical neck pain and improve deep cervical flexor muscle endurance by using pressure biofeedback training for school educators to improve their job satisfaction and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, School Based Intervention, Functional Disabilities
- Trial name
- NCT07535879
- Testing
- Pressure Biofeedback Training, General Musculoskeletal Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
VR Hand Exercises: Impact on Cognition and Dexterity in MCI
This study aims to investigate the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based hand exercises on cognitive functions and hand skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT07005271
- Testing
- virtual reality, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Functionality, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Effect of PRP With Physiotherapy on Shoulder Impingement
Background Shoulder impingement syndrome is the most common disorder of the shoulder. Study results on the effectiveness of treatment options are inconclusive and limited.
- Conditions
- Functionality, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Trial name
- NCT07410208
- Testing
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Conventional physiotherapy programme, IPRP-PT Study Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Neuromuscular Disease, Inspiratory Muscle Training
Manual Therapy and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Neuromuscular Disease
The benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) have been reported in neuromuscular diseases. However, its effects are limited.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Disease, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Manual Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07416929
- Testing
- inspiratory muscle training, Manual therapy, Conventional physiotherapy programme
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University