Clinical trials: sponsored by Mersin University
Interventional
Clinical, Psychosocial, and Comfort Effects of Hybrid Education in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a self-care and self-efficacy-based hybrid education program implemented for individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment on their clinical findings, psychosocial status…
- Trial name
- NCT07095491
- Testing
- Experimental, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Interventional
Osteoporosis Awareness Among Nursing Students
The aim of this clinical study is to determine the effect of scenario-based training of nursing students on awareness of osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT06760780
- Testing
- Experimental, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Pain, Hemodynamic Instability
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain Level and Hemo-Dynamic Variables After Open Heart Surgery
In this study, between 1 January 2025 - 1 June 2025, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 82 patients who are on the 2nd or 3rd day after the surgery and who are hospitalized in the cardiovascular surgery…
- Trial name
- Virtual (NCT05585853)
- Testing
- virtual reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Breathing Exercises, Physiological Feedback
Box Breathing and Physiological Feedback Before Endoscopy
This study aims to evaluate the effects of box breathing exercises and real-time physiological feedback-administered alongside standard nursing care prior to endoscopy-on patients' stress levels, comfort levels, and vital signs.
- Conditions
- Breathing Exercises, Physiological Feedback, Stress, Endoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT07815184
- Testing
- Box Breathing Exercise and Real-Time Physiological Feedback, Routine Maintenance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Open-Heart Surgery
Effect of Box Breathing Before Chest Tube Removal After Open-Heart Surgery
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of box breathing performed before chest tube removal on pain, anxiety, dyspnea, and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07808658
- Testing
- Box breathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Enteral Nutrition Feeding
Comparison of Sedated and Unsedated PEG in Elderly ASA IV Patients
This prospective observational cohort study aims to compare the safety and clinical outcomes of sedated and unsedated percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedures in elderly patients classified as ASA IV.
- Conditions
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Enteral Nutrition Feeding, Dysphagia, Elderly Patients (>65 Years)
- Trial name
- NCT07758153
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Femoral Arterial Sheath Removal, Stress Ball
Effect of Stress Ball Use During Femoral Arterial Sheath Removal After Coronary Angiography
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of stress ball use during femoral arterial sheath removal after coronary angiography on pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Conditions
- Femoral Arterial Sheath Removal, Stress Ball, Pain, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07808632
- Testing
- Stress Ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Procedural Pain, Pain-related Fear
Cartoon Watching Versus Ball Squeezing During Venous Blood Sampling in Children
This single-center, parallel-group, randomized experimental study will compare the effects of two non-pharmacological distraction/coping interventions - cartoon watching and ball squeezing - on procedural pain and pain-related…
- Trial name
- NCT07669948
- Testing
- Cartoon-Watching Group, Ball-Squeezing Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Prostate Cancer
The Effect of Intrarectal Ice Application on Pain, Anxiety, Cortisol Level, Complication Development in Transrectal Ultrasonography Guided Prostate Biopsy
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy is one of the most commonly performed urological procedures today. This technique involves the insertion of a needle through the rectal mucosa to access the prostate.
- Trial name
- NCT06998121
- Testing
- Intrarectal ıce application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Pain, Hemodynamic Changes
Effect of Stress Ball During Chest Tube Removal After Open Heart Surgery
15 minutes before the procedure, nurses (FEÖ and NT) will explain and demonstrate how to use the stress ball. The stress ball will be applied for approximately five minutes, including the chest tube removal procedure.
- Conditions
- Pain, Hemodynamic Changes, Anxiety
- Trial name
- Stress ball (NCT07251270)
- Testing
- Stress ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy, Geriatric Patient
Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colonoscopy
Our study presents an innovative educational approach combining visual and auditory elements, targeting the specific needs of the geriatric population.
- Conditions
- Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy, Geriatric Patient, Instructional Methods
- Trial name
- NCT06794112
- Testing
- Animated Educational Video, Written Instructions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Breast Feeding
The Effects of Sustainable Lactation Support and Partner Endorphin Massage
Research Design This study is designed as a randomized controlled experimental study in which participants are blinded. Location and Characteristics of the Study This research will be conducted in the Obstetrics and Gynecology…
- Trial name
- NCT07726225
- Testing
- Sustainable breastfeeding support, Partner-assisted endorphin massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Newborn Infant, Newborn Health
The Effect of Different Positions Given to the Newborn During Delayed Cord Clamping on Physiological Indicators and Comfort
During intrauterine life, the fetus is connected to the mother via the placenta; with birth, the extrauterine adaptation process begins.
- Conditions
- Newborn Infant, Newborn Health, Delayed Cord Clamping
- Trial name
- Cord Clamping (NCT07719751)
- Testing
- Prone position, Left side lying position
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Pilonidal Sinus Treatment, Pilonidal Sinus Disorder
Phenol or Laser: Best Minimally Invasive Treatment for Pilonidal Sinus?
Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition. There is still ongoing research on the ideal treatment. Pilonidal sinus disease is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 30.
- Conditions
- Pilonidal Sinus Treatment, Pilonidal Sinus Disorder, Surgical Outcomes
- Trial name
- NCT06721169
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Prenatal Education Program, Indivisible Self Model
The Psychosocial Effects of Prenatal Education With the Indivisible Self Model
This study was designed to compare the effects of a prenatal education program based on the Indivisible Self Model with those of a needs-based prenatal education program on psychosocial outcomes among pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Prenatal Education Program, Indivisible Self Model, Salutogenic Approach
- Trial name
- NCT07699900
- Testing
- Prenatal Education Program Based on the Indivisible Self Model, The needs-based prenatal education program
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Psychological Well-being, Secondary Traumatic Stress
The Effect of Web-Based Compassion-Focused Structured Writing Programs on Well-Being in Midwives Working in Delivery Rooms
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of a web-based compassion-focused writing program and a reflective writing program on psychological well-being, self-compassion, postpartum trauma-related stress…
- Conditions
- Psychological Well-being, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Occupational Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07699887
- Testing
- Compassion-Focused Writing Program, Reflective Writing Program
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Myofascial Line Training Effects on Mobility and Endurance in Adolescent Football Players
This study compared the effects of two myofascial chain training programs - the Superficial Posterior Line (PL) and the Spiral Line (SL) - on joint mobility and myofascial isometric endurance in adolescent male football players.
- Trial name
- NCT07699822
- Testing
- Superficial Posterior Line (PL) Myofascial Training, Spiral Line (SL) Myofascial Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Taking a Throat Swab
The Effect of Animated Videos and Therapeutic Play Methods on Emotional Expression, Fear and Anxiety in Children Aged 4-8 Years During the Throat Swab Procedure
We planned a study to determine the effect of showing an animated video and using educational therapeutic play methods prior to throat swab procedures in children aged 4-8 years on the children's compliance with the procedure, as…
- Trial name
- NCT07693842
- Testing
- Animation video, Therapeutic Play
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), Hemodialysis
Effects of Intradialytic Nutrition on Dialysis Adequacy and Fatigue
This randomized, two-period, two-sequence crossover trial aims to evaluate the effects of intradialytic nutrition on dialysis adequacy, intradialytic hemodynamic parameters, and fatigue in adults receiving maintenance…
- Trial name
- NCT07687498
- Testing
- Standardized Intradialytic Nutrition
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Hemorrhage Management Training, Gamification in Health Education
Web-Based Gamification in Postpartum Hemorrhage Management Education Among Midwifery Students
This study was designed to compare the effects of web-based gamification and online classical teaching methods on knowledge level, motivation toward instructional materials, clinical self-efficacy, and satisfaction in midwifery…
- Trial name
- NCT07688122
- Testing
- Web-Based Gamification Education, Online Classical Education
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University