Clinical trials: sponsored by Medipol University
Laxity of Ligament, Pregnancy
Prenatal Pilates and Postpartum Ligamentous Laxity
Pregnancy induces hormonal and biomechanical adaptations that increase ligamentous laxity, which may persist into the postpartum period and contribute to joint instability, pain, and functional limitations.
- Conditions
- Laxity of Ligament, Pregnancy, Pilates Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07344857
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
The Effects of Intensive Physiotherapy in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a 2-week Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)-based intensive physiotherapy program with active participation on postural control and selective motor control of the lower and…
- Trial name
- NCT07350096
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Conventional Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Disease
Interscalene Block vs Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block
Postoperative pain is important following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Postoperative effective pain treatment provides early mobilization and a shorter hospital stay.
- Trial name
- NCT07278050
- Testing
- Erector spinae plane block, Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block, Postoperative analgesia management
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Smoking Behaviors, Periodontal Health
Effects of E-Cigarette Use on Oxidative Stress and Matrix Degradation
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the effects of e-cigarette use on oxidative and matrix-degrading pathways in periodontally healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- ECIG-FOXO (NCT07338318)
- Testing
- E-Cigarette Use
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Low Back Pain
Comparison of Physiotherapy Methods Applied To The Diaphragm In Chronic Low Back Pain
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of conservative treatment with diaphragmatic myofascial release (DMR) and abdominal hypopressive exercise (AHE) technique added to conservative treatment in chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07022132
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic myofascial release (DMR), Abdominal hypopressive exercise (AHE), Conservative treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Balanced
Acute Effects of Percussion Massage Therapy in Adolescent Cyclists
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage therapy (PMT) on balance, explosive strength, and functional performance in adolescent competitive cyclists aged 12-15.
- Trial name
- NCT07206576
- Testing
- a percussion massage gun
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Parkinson Disease
Baduanjin Qigong Exercise In Patients With Parkinson's Disease
This study investigates whether adding Baduanjin exercise, a gentle and easy-to-learn traditional Chinese mind-body practice, can contribute to rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07306169
- Testing
- physical therapy, baduanjin exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Bariatric Surgery, Muscle Loss
Preventing Muscle Loss After Bariatric Surgery: Protein-Collagen Supplementation and Resistance Exercise
The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of collagen, considered a new approach to prevent muscle mass loss after bariatric surgery, and to demonstrate the relationship between this effect and exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07303543
- Testing
- Whey protein supplement, Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplement, Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)
Optokinetic Stimulation in Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: Case Report
This single-case study aims to evaluate the clinical effects of optokinetic stimulation (OKS) on dizziness perception and quality of life in a patient diagnosed with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS).
- Trial name
- NCT07304414
- Testing
- Optokinetic stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Motor Imagery, Volleyball
Motor Imagery, Hand Mental Rotation, and Performance in Female Volleyball Players
This comparative cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between motor imagery (MI) ability, hand mental rotation (HMR), and performance outcomes in female volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Motor Imagery, Volleyball, Reaction Time, Vertical Jump Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07270224
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Obesity, Bariatric Surgery
Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Plane Block In Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ultrasound-guided Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Plane Block (M-TAPA) is performed into the costochondral aspect at the 9th-10th costal level by injecting local anesthetics deep into the chondrium.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Acute Post Operative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06515691
- Testing
- M-TAPA block, Postoperative pain management
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
The Effect of Body Awareness on Pain, Disability, Sensorimotor Acuity, Psychosocial and Central Sensitization Levels in Individuals With Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
This study will be conducted to examine the levels of pain, pressure pain threshold, joint position sense, sensation, functionality, pain catastrophizing, central sensitization, and body awareness in individuals with non-specific…
- Trial name
- NCT07296185
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia, Circadian Rhythm
Pain Perception and Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Across Circadian Rhythms
The goal of this randomized crossover clinical trial is to investigate whether exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) is influenced by circadian rhythm in healthy adults aged 18-40 years.
- Conditions
- Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia, Circadian Rhythm, Pain Perception, Healthy Participants
- Trial name
- NCT07290465
- Testing
- High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT), Supervised Deep Breathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Foot Posture Index Score
Changes in Foot Posture With Age: Functional and Balance Effects
The foot is a terminal joint that opposes external resistance in the lower kinetic chain. It plays a primary role in weight transfer and ground response between the body and the ground.
- Trial name
- NCT05815238
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Liver Failure, Liver Diseases
Biliary Anastomosis Using Surgical Loupe Versus Microscope in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Comparison of biliary complications in right lobe living donor liver transplantation patients undergoing biliary reconstructions using microscope versus surgical loupes .
- Conditions
- Liver Failure, Liver Diseases, Liver Cancer, Liver Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT04618692
- Testing
- Surgical Loupes, Microscope
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Musculoskeletal Pain, Overuse Syndrome
Use Of Orthotics To Reduce Pain In Musicians
This interventional clinical study investigates the effectiveness of applying a forearm strap orthosis in 30 individuals experiencing forearm pain due to playing a musical instrument. Participants used the orthosis for 4 weeks.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Overuse Syndrome, Tendinopathy, Elbow, Musculoskeletal Pain and Functional Impairment in Musicians
- Trial name
- NCT07274540
- Testing
- Foream Band Orthosis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Periodontal Diseases, Inflammation
Kynurenine Pathway in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a slowly progressing disease that affects the motor and non-motor functions of an individual. Periodontitis is an inflammatory chronic disease resulting in the destruction of tooth supporting structures.
- Trial name
- NCT07272564
- Testing
- Saliva and serum sampling, Saliva, serum and GCF sampling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Frozen Shoulder
Central Nervous System Focused Therapy in Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder has been considered a self-limiting and benign disease with complete resolution of pain and ROM, but this can sometimes last for years.
- Trial name
- NCT05372497
- Testing
- Intervention group (IG), Control group (CG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
EFFECTS OF BREATHING EXERCISES ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONALITY IN ROTATOR CUFF TEARS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
As it causes pain and disability in individuals with rotator cuff lesions, which is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, it affects performance in activities of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCT05584345
- Testing
- Conventional Treatment and manual therapy, Manual therapy and Respiratory Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Postoperative Respiratory Complication, Atelectasis
Positive-Pressure vs Suction Extubation in Cesarean Patients
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of two tracheal extubation techniques on postoperative oxygenation and early respiratory outcomes in adult women undergoing elective cesarean delivery under general…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Respiratory Complication, Atelectasis, Anesthesia, General, Extubation
- Trial name
- PPET (NCT07251686)
- Testing
- Negative Pressure Extubation Technique (NPET), Positive Pressure Extubation Technique (PPET)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University