Clinical trials: sponsored by Medipol University
Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain
AI-Assisted Camera-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Office Workers
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of an AI-assisted, camera-based progressive muscle relaxation application in office workers aged 20 to 40 years.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain, Stress, Physiological, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Trial name
- AI-PMR (NCT07571967)
- Testing
- AI-Assisted Camera-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
Web-Based Exercise Program for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a web application-based exercise program (delivered via Physitrack) for managing non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) compared to traditional home exercise programs.
- Trial name
- WEBEX-LBP (NCT07208435)
- Testing
- Web-Based Therapeutic Exercise Program, Traditional Home Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Motor Development Assessment, Artificial Intelligence-Based Movement Analysis
AI-Based Video Analysis for Motor Development Assessment in Children
This is a non-interventional, prospective observational study aimed at developing and validating an artificial intelligence-based system for assessing motor development in children using video analysis.
- Trial name
- AMD-AI (NCT07597356)
- Testing
- Observational Assessment Only
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Weight Cycling, Obesity & Overweight
Effect of Meal Frequency on Diet Self-Efficacy and Perceived Stress in Women With Weight Cycling
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body that may adversely affect health.
- Conditions
- Weight Cycling, Obesity & Overweight, Dietary Self-efficiacy, Perceived Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07582952
- Testing
- 3-meal diet plan, A dietary intervention comprising 3 main meals and 3 snacks
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Low Back Pain
Device-Based vs Manual Sensory Training in Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide and affects a large proportion of working-age individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07277803
- Testing
- Technology-Based Sensory Acuity Training Group (T-SATG), Control Group (CG), Manual Sensory Acuity Training Group (M-SATG)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Infertility, Hysterosalpingography
Clinical Trial on the Methodology of Hysterosalpingography: a Comparative Study
Different techniques have been developed to optimize hysterosalpingography (HSG) methodology. Our aim is to compare the advantages and disadvantages of these three different techniques in terms of both patient satisfaction and…
- Trial name
- MethodHSG (NCT07583758)
- Testing
- Hysterosalpingography - Metal Cannula Method, Hysterosalpingography - Active Balloon Method, Hysterosalpingography - Passive Balloon Method
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Assistive Technology, Orthosis
Assistive Device Satisfaction
Assistive devices are of critical importance for the independence and participation of disabled individuals in society and there is an increasing interest in them today.
- Conditions
- Assistive Technology, Orthosis, Prosthesis, Device
- Trial name
- NCT06585280
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Ventilator Weaning, Respiration, Artificial
A New Tool for Extubation Readiness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Readiness for EXtubation Score
Liberation from mechanical ventilation involves three steps: weaning, readiness assessment, and extubation. Readiness is determined using clinical criteria such as improvement of the underlying condition, hemodynamic stability…
- Conditions
- Ventilator Weaning, Respiration, Artificial, Respiratory Failure, Extubation Readiness
- Trial name
- REXs (NCT07098611)
- Where
- 7 sites in Chile, Egypt and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 470 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effect of Robotic Gait on Functions in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition characterized by various motor disorders and limitations caused by brain damage. Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) is one of the primary approaches in the rehabilitation of individuals with CP.
- Trial name
- NCT07566767
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Robotic Gait Trainer
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Relapsing-remitting
Combined Motor Imagery and Vestibular Rehab for MS
This trial investigates the first combined use of motor imagery and vestibular rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis, aiming to evaluate their joint effect on balance, cognition, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- MIVR-MS (NCT07230015)
- Testing
- Motor Imagery + Vestibular Rehabilitation group, Conventional therapy group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Low Back Pain, Guideline Adherence
Understanding How Physiotherapists in Türkiye Follow Low Back Pain Guidelines and What Affects Their Use of Research in Practice
The goal of this observational study is to understand how physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Türkiye manage low back pain and how closely they follow clinical practice guidelines and use research evidence.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Guideline Adherence, Physiotherapist, Physiotherapist Students
- Trial name
- NCT07178548
- Testing
- Online Survey
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure
Erector Spinae Plane Block vs Quadratus Lumborum Block for Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Ultrasound (US) guided Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) is performed at the level of the 12th rib, in the parasagittal oblique plane, at the L1-L2 level.
- Trial name
- NCT06298227
- Testing
- Postoperative analgesia management with Paracerol® and IV PCA with Talinat®, Erector spinae plane block, Quadratus lumborum plane block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Liver Transplantation, Portal Hypertension
Effects of Terlipressin and Somatostatin on Portal Pressure in Patients Undergoing Living Donor Liver Transplantation
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of somatostatin and terlipressin on lowering portal pressure in patients with portal hypertension undergoing liver transplantation, and to investigate whether there are…
- Trial name
- NCT07304466
- Testing
- Somatostatin, Terlipressin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
No Condition
Fast vs. Slow Pranayama for Breathing, Heart, Balance, and Well-Being in Students
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of slow and rapid pranayama techniques on respiratory, cardiovascular, balance, and psychosocial parameters in healthy adults aged 18-35 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07320742
- Testing
- Slow Pranayama, Fast Pranayama
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Clinical Reasoning
Comparison of Peer Role-Playing-Based Simulation With Case-Based Learning in Physical Therapy Education
This study primarily aims to evaluate the impact of a 12-week peer role-play simulation model on the professional development of undergraduate physiotherapy students.
- Conditions
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Clinical Reasoning, Simulation Based Learning, Student Education
- Trial name
- NCT07541248
- Testing
- Peer Role-Play Simulation (PRPS), Traditional Case-Based Learning (CBL)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Endometriosis
Comparison of the Effectiveness of EMG-Biofeedback and Rebound Therapy in Patients With Endometriosis
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises with EMG-Biofeedback and pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises with Rebound therapy on pelvic floor muscle strength, pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06517654
- Testing
- EMG-Biofeedback, Rebound Therapy, Home Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Bronchiectasis Adult, Yoga
Effects of an Online Yoga Program on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Bronchiectasis Patients
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by persistent cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, and recurrent infections, which can reduce physical capacity and quality of life.
- Trial name
- YOGA-BR (NCT07540936)
- Testing
- Yoga Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Cancer, Lung Neoplasms
The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function Tests, Exercise Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced-Stage Lung Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy
This randomised controlled trial investigated the effects of an 8-week physiotherapist-supervised pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme on pulmonary function tests (PFT), exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Lung Neoplasms, Lung Cancer Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
- Trial name
- PR-LUNGCA-2019 (NCT07532057)
- Testing
- Supervised Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home-Based Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Breastfeeding Problems Assessment, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
Effect of the Marmet Technique on Breastfeeding Problems and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Postpartum Women
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of breast massage using the Marmet technique on breastfeeding problems and breastfeeding self-efficacy in postpartum women.
- Trial name
- MARMET-BSE (NCT07529067)
- Testing
- Marmet Breast Massage Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Acute Pain, Anxiety
Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Anxiety After Mastectomy
This study is an interventional type three-group randomized controlled non-drug clinical trial aimed at targeting the acute pain content and anxiety level of aromatherapy arm treatment with a sesame oil and sesame lavender oil…
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Anxiety, Mastectomy, Massage Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05658367
- Testing
- Aromatherapy massage with sesame- lavender oil mixed, Aromatherapy massage with sesame oil, Massage with parraffin oil
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital