Clinical trials: sponsored by Mersin University
Athletic Performance
Sequence-Dependent Performance Adaptations Following Myofascial Chain Training in Youth Football Players
This study looked at whether the order of two different types of muscle-and-connective-tissue ("myofascial chain") training affects how young football players improve their jumping power and balance.
- Trial name
- NCT07665138
- Testing
- Posterior chain myofascial training, Spiral chain myofascial training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Clean Intermittent Catheterization
Effect of Mobile Application- and AI Supported Video-Based Patient Education on Patient Outcomes in Teaching Clean Intermittent Catheterization
The study aimed to determine the effects of a mobile application and an artificial intelligence-supported educational video, developed for patients who will perform clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), on patients'…
- Trial name
- NCT07489261
- Testing
- Mobile application, Artifial intellgience
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Inflammation Indices, Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis
Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis: A Case-Control Study
The diagnosis of late-onset sepsis in term neonates has been studied less than that of early-onset sepsis. Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are commonly used biomarkers in the diagnosis of sepsis.
- Trial name
- Sepsis (NCT07635264)
- Testing
- serum biomarker
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Child Care
Providing Grandchild Care in Later Life
Grandchild care is a modern global phenomenon arising from increased life expectancy , and, correlated with the rest of the world, the Turkish Statistical Institute's report on aging states that the prevalence of grandchild…
- Trial name
- NCT07501260
- Testing
- Providing grandchild care in old age reduces frailty, depression, and self-care neglect in geriatric outpatients.in Geriatric Outpatients"
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Migraine, Pediatric Migraine
PEDİATRİC MİGRAİNE PATİENTS İN FİNDİNGS
Migraine is a common neurological disease in the pediatric population. However, studies investigating the clinical symptoms associated with the different phases of migraine attacks (prodrome, aura, postdrome), particularly in…
- Trial name
- NCT07593287
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Urolithiasis, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Stress Ball Effects to Pain, Anxiety, Satisfaction and Treatment Continuity During ESWL
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), a minimally invasive procedure, is used in the treatment of urolithiasis. The shock waves used in this procedure, which does not require any incision, cause pain in the superficial…
- Trial name
- NCT06846723
- Testing
- Stress ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Anxiety, Pain Management
Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention During Intrauterine Device Insertion
Effect of Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention on Pain and Anxiety During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial April 30, 2026 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a virtual…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Pain Management, Virtual Reality, Nursing Interventions
- Trial name
- VR-IUD (NCT07580885)
- Testing
- via virtual reality goggles
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Parental Stress, Parental Satisfaction
The Effect of Short Film and Video-Based Education on the Intensive Care Unit Introduction for Parents of Premature Infants on Stress, Care Participation, and Satisfaction Levels
The primary objective of this single-center, parallel-group, randomized controlled experimental study is to evaluate the effect of short film and video-based education on the intensive care unit orientation provided to parents of…
- Conditions
- Parental Stress, Parental Satisfaction, Care Participation
- Trial name
- NCT07410923
- Testing
- Short Film-Based Education, routine care, Video-based Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Radiculopathy, Cervical Region, Neck Pain
Predictors of Clinical Response After Interlaminar Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection for Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical epidural steroid injection is a commonly used treatment option for patients with cervical radicular pain who do not improve adequately with conservative treatment.
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy, Cervical Region, Neck Pain, Disc Disease, Radicular Pain
- Trial name
- M-DICER (NCT07535476)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Lumbar Disc Disease, Radiculopathy Lumbar
Patient Satisfaction During Lomber Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: The Role of Sedation, Anxiety, and Pain
Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is a minimally invasive procedure commonly used for the management of lumbar radicular pain.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Disease, Radiculopathy Lumbar, Radicular Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07495501
- Testing
- Fluoroscopy-guided lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Sarcopenia, Colon Cancer
Preoperative Sarcopenia and Surgical Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Muscle mass loss in oncology patients is most often the result of cancer-related malnutrition.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Surgical Outcomes
- Trial name
- NCT06698289
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Coronary Angiography
Effect of Reiki Applied After Coronary Angiography on Pain and Comfort Level
Coronary angiography is an invasive imaging technique that directly visualizes the anatomical structure of the coronary arteries and is considered the gold standard for diagnosing significant coronary artery disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07193784
- Testing
- Reiki
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Radicular Pain, Adhesiolysis
Determinants of Clinical Outcome After Caudal Epidural Adhesiolysis for Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain
Chronic lumbar radicular pain is a frequently encountered condition that can cause marked pain, limited physical function, and a substantial decline in quality of life.
- Conditions
- Radicular Pain, Adhesiolysis, Disc Disease Lumbar
- Trial name
- NCT07487935
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Nesting Technique During Heel Prick Blood Collection, Natural Position During Heel Prick Blood Collection
Nestıng Technıque for Paın Management Durıng Heel Prick in Term Neonates
Background: Determining the effectiveness of pain management strategies in newborns provide evidence to promote high-quality midwifery practices.
- Trial name
- Nestıng (NCT07462884)
- Testing
- Nesting technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Sleep Quality, Anxiety
The Effect of Music on Anxiety Levels and Sleep Quality in Patients Who Have a Myocardial Infarction
Music therapy is a non-invasive method with no side effects and can be administered independently by a nurse. Nevertheless, it should be noted that music therapy can be discontinued if any adverse effects are experienced by…
- Trial name
- Anxiety Sleep (NCT07454434)
- Testing
- Music intervention
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Healthy Newborns, Comfort in Neonates
The Effect of Four Different Methods Used During Body Weight Measurement in Newborns on Comfort and Physiological Variables
The study, planned to be conducted in a single-center, parallel-armed, randomized experimental design, aims to determine the effect of four different methods (Routine Care, Holding, Swaddling, Swaddling + Holding) on comfort…
- Trial name
- NCT07410910
- Testing
- Routine Care, Swaddling, Holding
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Anger Problems, Spiritual Well-being
Laughter Yoga's Impact on Children's Anger and Well-Being
This study aims to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on anger levels and mental well-being in schoolchildren. Research indicates that laughter yoga has the potential to reduce stress and improve communication skills.
- Trial name
- NCT06827015
- Testing
- Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
High Risk Pregnancy
Emotional Freedom Technique
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of the Emotional Freedom Technique on preoperative anxiety and postpartum depression in high-risk pregnant women who had decided to undergo planned…
- Trial name
- EFT (NCT07436832)
- Testing
- Emotional Freedom Tecnic
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Procedural Pain, Fear of Pain
The Effect of Watching Cartoons and Playing Games as Distraction Method During Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Placement on Pain and Fear in Children Aged 6-9 Years
Active and passive distraction methods are frequently used in the nursing management of procedural pain in children. There are no studies comparing the effects of watching cartoon (passive) and playing game (active) as…
- Trial name
- NCT06371599
- Testing
- Playing game, Watching cartoon
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculopathy
PLDD With or Without Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Lumbar Disc Herniation
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients with single-level lumbar disc herniation who undergo routine percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD).
- Trial name
- PLDD-TFESI (NCT07400068)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD), Transforaminal Anterior Epidural Steroid Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University