Clinical trials: sponsored by Ankara University
Stroke
Virtual Reality Based Robotic Gait and Balance Trainer
The aim of research is to examine and compare the effectiveness of virtual reality-based balance training and robot-assisted walking approaches on balance and gait in individuals post-stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06164197
- Testing
- Lokomat, Thera Trainer Balo, Person-Specific Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Peri-implantitis, Alveolar Bone Loss
Diagnostic Accuracy of Large Language Models for Peri-Implant Marginal Bone Loss on Panoramic Radiographs
Dental implants are a routine treatment for missing teeth, but the number of implants affected by peri-implantitis, a progressive inflammatory disease of the tissues around implants, is increasing.
- Conditions
- Peri-implantitis, Alveolar Bone Loss, Dental Implant
- Trial name
- NCT07907900
- Testing
- Multimodal large language model evaluation (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Grok)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 784 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Pediatric Nursing
"Effect of LEGO® Serious Play® Trauma-Informed Care Training on Nursing Students
Hospitalization can have traumatic effects on children and their families, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed care in pediatric nursing.
- Trial name
- Nursing (NCT07304609)
- Testing
- LEGO® Serious Play®
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Parkinson Disease
Respiratory Functions in Parkinson's Disease
The aim is to examine respiratory functions, inspiratory muscle strength, respiratory function, physical fitness and aerobic capacity in Parkinson's disease patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07010783
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Muscle Architecture, Stiffness, and Neuromuscular Activation in Unilateral Adhesive Capsulitis
This prospective observational study examined muscle structure, stiffness, and activation in adults aged 40 to 70 years with unilateral adhesive capsulitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07905326
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Screening
Instagram and Podcast Intervention for Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of an Instagram- and podcast-based intervention on women's breast cancer awareness, health beliefs, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07673588
- Testing
- Instagram-Based Breast Cancer Awareness Intervention, Instagram-Podcast-Based Breast Cancer Awareness Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Lateral Epicondylitis
A Comparison of the Effects of Combining ESWT With Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Patients Diagnosed With Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis is a chronic degenerative tendinopathy characterized by pain, tenderness, decreased grip strength, and functional limitations, particularly on the outer part of the elbow.
- Trial name
- NCT07782723
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Feeding Problems, Parent Training
Online Feeding Education for Fathers of Children With Feeding Problems
This pilot study aims to investigate the effects of a four-week online feeding awareness training program for fathers of typically developing children aged 3-6 years.
- Conditions
- Feeding Problems, Parent Training, Parent Child Relationship, Feeding Behaviors
- Trial name
- NCT07769216
- Testing
- Online Feeding Awareness Training for Fathers
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Periodontitis
Effect of Smoking on Salivary and Serum Metabolomic Profiles in Periodontitis
This observational study investigated the effect of smoking on salivary and serum metabolomic profiles in individuals with and without periodontitis.
- Trial name
- PERIO-META (NCT07897162)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Beta-hCG Positivity, Clinical Pregnancy
Evaluation of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Outcomes in Couples With Nonobstructive Azoospermia, Cryptozoospermia, and Severe Oligozoospermia
This study aims to compare the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF/ICSI) outcomes of patients with a sperm concentration of <5 million/mL (severe oligozoospermia) and <1 million/mL (cryptozoospermia) to those diagnosed with…
- Conditions
- Beta-hCG Positivity, Clinical Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Multiple Pregnancy
- Trial name
- ART (NCT07897279)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duzce University
Sore Throat, Dysphagia
Chewing Gum and Cold Gargle on Post-Bronchoscopy Symptoms
This study aims to evaluate the effects of chewing gum and gargling with cold water on common post-bronchoscopy symptoms, such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
- Conditions
- Sore Throat, Dysphagia, Patient Satisfaction, Bronchoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT07517926
- Testing
- Chewing Gum, Cold Water Gargle
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Hamstring Tightness
Immediate Effects of Neuroathletic Training on Muscle Activity, Flexibility, and Ankle Mobility
Hamstring tightness may be accompanied by limitations in flexibility and movement along the back of the body. Neuroathletic training combines exercises involving vision, eye movements, balance-related sensory input, and movement…
- Trial name
- NCT07889401
- Testing
- Single-Session Neuroathletic Training, Active Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Anxiety
Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of foot reflexology and cold application, administered separately before chest tube removal, on pain, state anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients following…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Anxiety, Chest Tube Removal, Coronary Artery Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT07528482
- Testing
- Reflexology, Cryotherapy alone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis
Comparison of Three Osteotomy Techniques in Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Surgery
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a condition in which the jaw joint becomes partially or completely fused, resulting in restricted mouth opening and difficulties with chewing, speaking, and daily activities.
- Trial name
- TMJ-OST (NCT07883889)
- Testing
- Piezoelectric Surgical Device, Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel, Conventional Reciprocating Saw
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Motor Imagery Exercises and Suboccipital Myofascial Release Techniques in Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain
The aim of this three-group randomized controlled study is to investigate the effectiveness of MI and SMR interventions on pain, proprioception, quality of life, disability, and ROM parameters in individuals aged 18-50 with…
- Trial name
- MI-SMR-NSCNP (NCT07883915)
- Testing
- Active Exercise, Motor Imagery, Suboccipital Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Child Development
A Hybrid Effectiveness/Implementation Trial of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development
The aim of this study is to conduct a hybrid effectiveness/implementation assessment of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development (GMCD) in two LMIC settings, India and Guatemala, within established rural CHW…
- Trial name
- NCT04665297
- Testing
- International Guide for Monitoring Child Development
- Where
- 2 sites in Guatemala, India
- Volunteers
- 626 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Glycogen Storage Disease Type I, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IB
Effects of the Carbohydrate Counting Method on Blood Glucose Regulation, Quality of Life, Urinary Glc4 and Other Biomarkers in Children With GSD1
The goal of the study is to investigate the effects of carbohydrate counting training-administered to pediatric patients diagnosed with GSD 1a and 1b-on blood glucose regulation, quality of life, urinary glucotetrasaccharide…
- Conditions
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type I, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IB, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IA
- Trial name
- NCT07875023
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Şükrü Arman AKSOY
Stroke
Validity and Reliability of the Virtual Reality-Based 9-Hole Peg Test in Stroke Patients
The goal of this observational study is to demonstrate diagnostic value of a VR-based 9-hole peg test (9HPT) for the evaluation of manual dexterity in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06583772
- Testing
- VR-based 9-hole peg test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Soft Tissue Augmentation, Gingival Recession Localized Moderate
Evaluation of the Effect of Smoking on Palatal Donor Site Tissue Profile in the Success of Connective Tissue Grafts
This single-center prospective clinical study investigates how smoking affects palatal donor site tissue biology and, in turn, the success of connective tissue grafts used in root coverage surgery.
- Conditions
- Soft Tissue Augmentation, Gingival Recession Localized Moderate, Palatal Morphology
- Trial name
- NCT07777185
- Testing
- Coronally Advanced Flap with Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft (CAF + CTG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Pain Management, Nurse
The Effect of Pain Management Education Program on Pain Management Self-Efficacy Among Nurses Caring for Palliative Care Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study
The goal of this quasi-experimental research designed as a single-group pre-test post-test model is to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention aimed at improving the pain management self-efficacy of nurses providing…
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Nurse, Self Efficacy, Palliative Care
- Trial name
- P-EASE (NCT07685665)
- Testing
- Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University