Clinical trials: sponsored by Marmara University
Chronic Low Back Pain, Lumbar Facet Joint Degeneration
Association of Subcutaneous Fat Index, Paraspinal Muscle Characteristics, and Facet Morphology With Lumbar Facet Joint Degeneration
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the association between subcutaneous fat index, paraspinal muscle characteristics, facet morphology, and lumbar facet joint degeneration in adults with chronic low back…
- Trial name
- NCT07860697
- Testing
- Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Ischemia
Time for a Diagnostic Paradigm Shift From STEMI/NSTEMI to OMI/NOMI
The investigators hypothesize that occlusion myocardial infarction(MI)/non-occlusion MI approach to MI treatment will better predict acute coronary occlusion on coronary angiography, better limit infarct size, better preserve…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Ischemia, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Diagnosis
- Trial name
- DIFOCCULT-3 (NCT06570759)
- Testing
- Early intervention for OMI, Standard early intervention for STEMI, Standard delayed intervention for NSTEMI
- Where
- 18 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Orthodontic Retainers, Tooth Mobility
Comparison Physiological Tooth Mobility and Retention Success in Patients Using Different Retainers
The purpose of this prospective clinical study is to comparatively evaluate the long-term stability of teeth, physiological tooth mobility, and effects on periodontal tissues of three different fixed lingual retainer materials…
- Trial name
- NCT07801768
- Testing
- Mobility measurement with Periotest device, Digital intraoral impression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Hemolysis, Diagnostic Errors
Pneumatic Tube System Versus Personnel Transport and the Hemolysis Index of Emergency Department Blood Samples: A Randomized, Split-Sample, Single-Blind Trial
Hemolysis is the most common pre-analytical error in emergency department (ED) laboratory specimens and can lead to false elevation of intracellular analytes (potassium, LDH, AST, hemoglobin), resulting in misdiagnosis and…
- Conditions
- Hemolysis, Diagnostic Errors, Blood Specimen Collection
- Trial name
- PTS-HEMO-ED (NCT07755007)
- Testing
- Pneumatic Tube System Transport, Manual Personnel Transport
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Premature Loss of Primary Molars
Chewing Pattern Changes Before and After Space Maintainer Placement in Children
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate changes in chewing patterns and chewing performance in children before and after placement of a unilateral fixed band-and-loop space maintainer.
- Trial name
- NCT07828158
- Testing
- Band-and-Loop Space Maintainer
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Coccydynia, Chronic Pain
Alexithymia, Pain Intensity, Quality of Life, and Psychological Symptoms in Chronic Coccydynia Patients Scheduled for Ganglion Impar Block
Chronic coccydynia is characterized by pain localized to the coccygeal region that typically worsens with sitting, leading to notable impairments in functional performance and health-related quality of life.
- Conditions
- Coccydynia, Chronic Pain, Alexithymia
- Trial name
- NCT07828145
- Testing
- Psychometric and Clinical Survey Battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Chronic Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy
Effect of Alexithymia on Treatment Response to Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections in Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain and lumbosakral radiculopathy represent common clinical challenges substantially diminishing health-related quality of life and work productivity.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy, Alexithymia
- Trial name
- NCT07828132
- Testing
- Psychometric Assessment and Clinical Follow-up Battery
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Ventrogluteal Injection, Nursing Care
Ultrasound-Guided Assessment of Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injection in Adults With High BMI
This study evaluated the ventrogluteal site for intramuscular injection in adults with a body mass index of 25 kg/m² or higher. Ultrasound was used to measure subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and total tissue thickness at the…
- Trial name
- NCT07827300
- Testing
- Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injection Using a 40 mm Needle
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Hypertension
Health Belief Model-Based Telenursing for Hypertension
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a Health Belief Model-based telenursing intervention on self-efficacy, quality of life, blood pressure, body mass index, and health behaviors in individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07823257
- Testing
- Health Belief Model-Based Telenursing Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Obesity, Spine Condition
Longitudinal Changes in Spinopelvic Alignment and Sagittal Balance After Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Morbid Obesity: A Prospective Observational Study
The goal of this prospective observational study is to understand how major weight loss after bariatric surgery may be associated with changes in the way the spine and pelvis are aligned in adults with morbid obesity.
- Trial name
- BARISPINOALIGN (NCT07794553)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Obese, Limb Deformities
Longitudinal Changes in Lower Extremity Alignment and Mechanical Axis Parameters After Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Morbid Obesity: A Prospective Observational Study
The goal of this prospective observational study is to understand whether major weight loss after bariatric surgery is associated with changes in the alignment of the lower limbs in adults with morbid obesity.
- Conditions
- Obese, Limb Deformities, Arthritis
- Trial name
- BARILIMBSALIGN (NCT07794566)
- Testing
- Obese.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Prediabetes
Effects of a Mediterranean Diet With Sequential Cycling and Rowing Exercise on Blood Sugar in Women With Prediabetes or Prediabetes Remission
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how a Mediterranean-style diet, with and without added exercise, affects blood sugar control in women with prediabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT07326891
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet, Supervised Sequential Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Begüm Yücesoy Güneysu
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Femoral Stretch Test in L2-L4 Lumbar Radiculopathy
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the sensitivity of the femoral stretch test in patients with unilateral, single-root L2, L3, or L4 nerve root compression and to determine whether test positivity differs…
- Trial name
- NCT07799142
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Urinary Retention, Benign Prostate Obstruction (BPO)
Effect of Catheter Duration on Prostate Laser Enucleation Surgery Outcomes in Patients With Urinary Retention
Benign Prostatic Obstruction (BPO) is a common condition in aging men that can lead to urinary retention, often requiring the use of an indwelling urinary catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT07603011
- Testing
- Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP, ThuLEP, ThuFLEP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Eskişehir Osmangazi University Medicine Faculty Hospital
Composite Resins, Clear Aligner Therapy
Surface Wear of Clear Aligner Attachment Composites
The aim of this study is to investigate the amount of surface wear that may occur during treatment with different composite materials used for clear aligner attachments.
- Trial name
- NCT07812220
- Testing
- GC Aligner Connect, VOCO AlignerFlow LC
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thromboembolism
Prognostic Value of 2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Categorization in Acute Pulmonary Embolism Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department
Background: The 2026 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) Pulmonary Embolism Guideline (Creager et al., Circulation 2026) introduced a novel five-category (A-E) clinical classification system with…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thromboembolism, Acute Pulmonary Embolism
- Trial name
- APEX-2026 (NCT07805616)
- Testing
- 2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Risk Categorization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Neuropathic Pain From Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
TFESI and Neuropathic Pain in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy frequently experience neuropathic pain due to nerve root compression. Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is commonly used for pain relief in these patients.
- Conditions
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Neuropathic Pain From Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07799155
- Testing
- Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health Education
Effect of Digital Method-Based Hand Hygiene Education on Handwashing Skills in Primary School Students
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a digitally based hand hygiene education program developed for primary school students on their proper handwashing skills.
- Trial name
- DMHHE (NCT07799181)
- Testing
- Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Visual Impairments
Effects of Reformer Pilates and Vestibular Exercise Programs on Balance and Gait in Children With Visual Impairment
This study looks at whether Reformer Pilates can help children and adolescents with visual impairment improve their balance, walking patterns, and muscle strength. Participants are between 10 and 17 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT07789691
- Testing
- Equipment-Based Pilates Exercise (Reformer), Vestibular Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Dental Anxiety in Children
AI-Assisted Evaluation of Dental Anxiety in Children: A Machine Learning Approach
This observational study evaluated whether children's dental anxiety could be identified from their speech using artificial intelligence and machine learning methods.
- Trial name
- NCT07797777
- Testing
- Multimodal Speech-Based Dental Anxiety Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 262 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University