Clinical trials: sponsored by Mersin University
Pain and Anxiety
The Effect of Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety During Colposcopic Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The study was planned as a prospective, two-arm (1:1) randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of virtual reality applied during colposcopic biopsy on pain and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT06811259
- Testing
- Virtual reality (in experimental group), Standart care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Procedural Pain, Fear of Pain
Effects of Squeezing Ball and Using Adhesive Remover on Pain and Fear in Children Aged 6-9 Years During the Removal of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula
Pediatric nurses have a key role in reducing pain related to interventions during the hospitalisation process. In this context, according to the type of invasive intervention, the nurse determines the appropriate…
- Trial name
- NCT06371612
- Testing
- Standard Care, Adhesive Remover Spray, Ball Squeezing + Adhesive Remover Spray
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Cancer Pain, Intractable Pain
MRI Evaluation of Spinal Cord Edema After CT-Guided Percutaneous Cordotomy in Cancer Pain Patients
This observational study aims to evaluate changes in the spinal cord following CT-guided percutaneous cervical cordotomy performed for the treatment of intractable cancer-related pain.
- Conditions
- Cancer Pain, Intractable Pain, Spinal Cord Edema, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- CORD-MRI (NCT07400055)
- Testing
- CT-guided Percutaneous Cervical Cordotomy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Open Heart Surgery, Anxiety
Mindfulness-Based Nursing Care and Anxiety in Open Heart Surgery Patients
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based nursing intervention on anxiety levels and vital signs in patients undergoing open-heart surgery during the preoperative and early postoperative…
- Trial name
- OH-MIND (NCT07397052)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Nursing Intervention Group, Standard Care Control Group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Dental Plaque Accumulation, Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
Comparison of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Different Toothbrushes in Clear Aligner Patients
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of manual and powered toothbrushes in removing dental plaque in patients undergoing clear aligner orthodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque Accumulation, Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients, Clear Aligner Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07383636
- Testing
- Manual Toothbrush, Powered Toothbrush
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Intercostal Neuralgia, Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN )
Predictors of Success After Intercostal Nerve Radiofrequency Treatment for Intercostal Neuralgia
This retrospective cohort study will review medical records of patients treated with intercostal nerve radiofrequency for intercostal neuralgia.
- Conditions
- Intercostal Neuralgia, Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN ), Thoracic Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- ICN-RF-IN (NCT07367152)
- Testing
- Intercostal Nerve Conventional Radiofrequency Ablation (CRF), Intercostal Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Aromatherapy
EFFECTS OF CİTRUS AND CLOVE OİL AROMATHERAPY İN OLDER ADULTS
This study aimed to determine the effects of citrus and clove oil aromatherapy, administered via inhalation (2 drops, 2 minutes, 3 times a week for one month), on fatigue level, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults.
- Trial name
- ARTICLE (NCT07368374)
- Testing
- Intervention Group 1, Intervention Group 2
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Depression in Older Adults, Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Recreational Yoga and Emotional-Autonomic Health in Older Adults
Older adults living in nursing homes often experience depression, reduced satisfaction with daily activities, and changes in heart rhythm related to the autonomic nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT07340840
- Testing
- Recreational Therapy-Based Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Clinical Self-Efficacy, Psychological Outcomes
Supportive Care-Based Training and Psychological Outcomes in Midwifery Students
The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of trauma-informed supportive care model training in childbirth and universal supportive care model training in childbirth provided to midwifery students on their…
- Conditions
- Clinical Self-Efficacy, Psychological Outcomes, Secondary Traumatic Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07322484
- Testing
- Universal Continuous Supportive Care Model Training, Trauma-Informed Supportive Care Model Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Technology Addiction, Internet Addiction
Mindfulness-Based Technology Addiction Program
In this study, between 1 September 2023-31 January 2024, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 128 high school students in a state high school in Çankırı.
- Conditions
- Technology Addiction, Internet Addiction, Smartphone Addiction
- Trial name
- MBTAP (NCT07320547)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Technology Addiction Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Sleep Quality, Sleep Perception
Ear Massage and Sleep Quality in Earthquake-Affected Women
The purpose is study is to vestigate the effect of self-administered ear massage on the sleep quality of women affected by the earthquake.
- Trial name
- NCT06990789
- Testing
- effective self-applied ear massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Constipation, Lower Extremity Surgery
Ear Massage Effect on Bowel Activity After Surgery
Constipation is seen in patients undergoing orthopedic surgical interventions at rates as high as 23% to 94%. Constipation develops more frequently in individuals undergoing major orthopedic surgical interventions such as lower…
- Trial name
- NCT06862986
- Testing
- Ear massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Asthma (Diagnosis), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
The Impact of Extreme Heat Waves and Air Pollution on the Prognosis of Chronic Airway Diseases
Extreme heat waves (EHW) and air pollution exacerbate chronic airway diseases, but little is known about how these environmental stressors affect quality of life, airway inflammation, symptom control, and pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- NCT07261774
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Anxiety, Hemodynamic Instability
Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Cystectomy on Preoperative Anxiety Level
This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of acupressure application on the anxiety level patients undergoing cystectomy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05325307
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Deep Marginal Elevation
The Effect of Material Choice on Clinical Outcomes in Deep Margin Elevation
In dentistry, particularly in posterior teeth with extensive caries or old restorations, the extension of restoration margins below the gingival level presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Trial name
- NCT07234266
- Testing
- 3d printed resin restoration with deep margin elevation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Gynecological Laparoscopy
The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Pain Management in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries.
Kinesio tapes have been used in medicine to reduce pain in various situations. It is an easy applicable and effective tape. The possible affect of this tape will be assessed in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT06648811
- Testing
- Pain management after surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Caudal Epidural Block, Coccygodynia
Efficacy of Combining Caudal Epidural Steroid With Ganglion Impar Block in Chronic Coccydynia
Coccydynia refers to pain localized to the tailbone (coccygeal) region. Initial management is conservative-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), use of a seat cushion, and physical therapy-yet a proportion of patients…
- Conditions
- Caudal Epidural Block, Coccygodynia, Coccydynia
- Trial name
- NCT07200765
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Sarcopenia negatively affects the prognosis of chronic diseases. However, the importance of sarcopenia in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has been less emphasized.
- Trial name
- NCT07178197
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Endodontically-Treated Teeth
Clinical Success of Onlays Fabricated With Different Types of Resin
Additive manufacturing, also referred to as "3D printing" or "rapid prototyping," is defined as the process of joining materials layer by layer to create an object based on 3D model data.
- Trial name
- NCT06960070
- Testing
- Saremco print resin, Varseosmile Crownplus resin, Varseosmile TriniQ resin
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Surgical Smoke
The Effect of Masks on Surgical Smoke Exposure
Surgical smoke refers to the gaseous plume released into the air as a result of the thermal destruction of tissues by energy-based devices used in operating rooms.
- Trial name
- NCT07161609
- Testing
- Particle counter
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mersin University