Clinical trials: sponsored by Mersin University
Health Belief Model, Nursing Students
The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based HPV Infection and Vaccination Education on University Students' Knowledge and Health Beliefs
This study aimed to examine changes in knowledge and health beliefs (perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers) regarding HPV infection and cervical cancer among students residing in a university dormitory…
- Conditions
- Health Belief Model, Nursing Students, HPV (Human Papillomavirus)-Associated
- Trial name
- NCT07900113
- Testing
- Educational intervention HPV
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Newborn Care, Pain Management
The Effect of Breast Milk, 10% and 20% Dextrose on Pain and Physiological Variables During Heel Puncture in Infants
Pain, defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as a subjective, sensory, and emotional experience, differs from nociception, which is merely a neural activity.
- Conditions
- Newborn Care, Pain Management, Physiological Parameters During Newborn Care İn Newborn's, Breast Milk
- Trial name
- NCT07716813
- Testing
- Administering oral breast milk in a supportive position, Administering oral 10% dextrose in a supportive position, Administering oral 20% dextrose in a supportive position
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Distraction Methods, Nursing Care
Effects of Cartoons & Interactive Storytelling on Fear and Comfort in 6-9 Year Olds During Nebulizer Treatment
Fear and anxiety experienced by children during inhalation therapy (using a nebulizer or vaporizer) are key factors that make treatment compliance difficult and reduce the quality of care.
- Trial name
- NCT07516249
- Testing
- Cartoon Watching, Interactive storytelling synchronized with breath, Standard Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Procedural Pain, Pain-related Fear
Distraction Cards Versus Emotion-Regulation Toy Squeezing During Intramuscular Vaccination in Preschool Children
This single-center, parallel-group, randomized experimental study will compare the effects of two active non-pharmacological interventions - distraction-card use and emotion-regulation toy squeezing - on procedural pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT07669961
- Testing
- Distraction-Card Group, Emotion-Regulation Toy-Squeezing Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Over 18 Years Old
Innovative Methods in Postoperative Pain Management: A Study on the Effects of Kinesio Taping After Cesarean Section
Brief Summary: This randomized, single-blind study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on pain management, comfort, and satisfaction of women after cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT06661109
- Testing
- Intervention (Kinesio Taping) group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Stress
The Effect of Using a Stress Ball During Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy on Anxiety, Pain, and Hemodynamic Variables
The Effect of Using a Stress Ball During Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy on Anxiety, Pain, and Hemodynamic Variables
- Trial name
- Stress ball (NCT07507617)
- Testing
- Stress ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Total Knee Anthroplasty, Genicular Nerves Block
Efficacy of Genicular Block on Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
This prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the analgesic efficacy of preoperative ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block (GNB) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT06942702
- Testing
- Genicular blocks (bupivakain), Paracetamol (acetaminophen)+diclofenac, Patient Control Analgesia (PCA) Morphine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Anxiety, Fear
The Effect of a Stress Ball Applied Before Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of a stress ball applied before retrograde intrarenal surgery on patients' anxiety levels, surgical fear, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Trial name
- Stressball (NCT07507656)
- Testing
- stress ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Foreign Body Aspiration
The Impact of Preoperative Nasal Capnography on Clinical Management in Patients Undergoing Diagnostic Bronchoscopy for Suspected Foreign Body Aspiration
Introduction Despite advances in medical care, foreign body aspiration remains a common and ongoing health concern in children. Diagnostic bronchoscopy is the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis and providing definitive…
- Trial name
- Capnography (NCT07870005)
- Testing
- Nasal capnographic examination
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Pain, Dysmenorrhea Primary
The Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and General Comfort in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea
In this study, it is planned to determine the effect of acupressure applied to adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea on pain, menstrual symptoms and general comfort.
- Conditions
- Pain, Dysmenorrhea Primary, Signs and Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT05408611
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Catheter Related Complication, Thromboses, Venous
Comparison of Vascular Catheter-Related Thrombosis and Risk Factors After Oncologic and Non-Oncologic Major Surgery
The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate vascular catheter-related thrombosis and risk factors using daily bedside ultrasonography after oncologic and non-oncologic major surgery.
- Conditions
- Catheter Related Complication, Thromboses, Venous, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06635551
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic evaluation of vascular catheter-related thrombosis after oncological surgery., Ultrasonographic evaluation of vascular catheter-related thrombosis after non-oncological surgery.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Menopausal Symptom, Quality of Life
The Effect of Acupressure Applied to Menopausal Women on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life
In this randomized controlled study, it was aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on menopausal symptoms and quality of life and the relationship between menopausal symptoms and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04837729
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Vasomotor; Syndrome, Sleep
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Vasomotor Symptoms and Sleep Quality
The research was planned as a prospective, randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of online laughter yoga applied to menopausal women on vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and sleep quality.
- Trial name
- NCT05859594
- Testing
- Laughter yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Cesarean Section Complications, Scar; Deformity
Uterine Closure Techniques and Cesarean Scar Defect Risk
Cesarean operations are one of the most common obsetric operations and have an increasing trend in all over the world. However unfortunately the operation techniques have not been standardized yet.
- Trial name
- NCT05100147
- Testing
- Uterine closure during Cesarean section
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Perceived Stress, Mental Well-being
Effect of a Brief Self-Compassion Intervention on Nursing Students
Nursing students may experience considerable stress related to academic demands, clinical training, adaptation to university life, and concerns about professional competence.
- Conditions
- Perceived Stress, Mental Well-being, Self-Compassion Training, Self-Compassion
- Trial name
- NCT07863297
- Testing
- Brief Self-Compassion Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
MBSR, Caregiver
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
This randomized controlled study evaluate the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on the state-trait anxiety, hopelessness, self-compassion and care burden of the families of psychotic patients.
- Trial name
- Mindfulness (NCT05245305)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Effect of Cyclic Sighing Breathing Exercise on CRBD, Pain, and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing TUR
Transurethral resection (TUR) is a common minimally invasive surgical procedure for lower urinary tract diseases. However, postoperative urinary catheterization often causes catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) and pain due…
- Conditions
- Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), Transurethral Resection of the Bladder
- Trial name
- NCT07843602
- Testing
- Cyclic Sighing Breathing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Pain, Nausea With Vomiting Chemotherapy-Induced
The Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Nausea-Vomiting, and Mental Well-Being in Oncology Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of self acupressure and acupressure applied by therapists on pain, nausea-vomiting, and mental well-being in oncology patients.
- Conditions
- Pain, Nausea With Vomiting Chemotherapy-Induced, Mental Health Wellness 1
- Trial name
- NCT05898880
- Testing
- Self-acupressure, Acupressure by therapists, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Sleep, Fatigue
The Effect of Acupressure on the Sleep Quality and Fatigue
This research aims to determine the effect of acupressure applied to nurses actively working in internal clinics on sleep quality and fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic process.
- Trial name
- NCT04923061
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Interventional
The Effect of Acupressure on Fatigue
In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on fatigue in nursing students.
- Trial name
- NCT05336708
- Testing
- Acupressure Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University