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Clinical trials and research at Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 76 clinical trials run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa that are recruiting, in Turkey (Türkiye). 4 were first registered in the last 30 days. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (76)
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Turkish version of ABILHAND-Kids Young CP: translation, adaptation, and reliability
A Turkish version of the ABILHAND-Kids Young CP questionnaire is being created and tested to see if it reliably measures manual ability in 2-to-7-year-olds with cerebral palsy, based on parent reports.
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Experiences of mothers considering stopping breastfeeding
This study asks how mothers who are currently breastfeeding decide whether to stop and where they look for information about methods and support.
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Methyl-Donor Rich Diet in the Postpartum Period
Researchers will test whether a methyl-donor‑rich diet in the first weeks after birth helps reduce maternal depression and supports breastfeeding and infant growth.
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Kinesiology Taping vs Self-Mobilization for Neck Pain from Prolonged Device Use
This study tests whether applying kinesiology tape or doing self-mobilization helps adults with neck pain who spend many hours on electronic devices.
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taVNS-enriched rehab for lipedema
This study tests whether adding transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) to standard rehabilitation helps people with lipedema reduce symptoms.
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Manual and self-lymphatic drainage with exercise for lipedema
This study tests whether manual lymph drainage plus supervised exercise works better than self-lymph drainage plus guided activity for reducing pain and improving function in women with lipedema over six weeks.
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Turkish version of the Duke Activity Status Index in women with lipedema
This study tests whether the Turkish Duke Activity Status Index accurately and consistently measures functional capacity in women with lipedema.
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Association Between Aortic Valve Area Changes and Pulmonary Congestion After TAVI
This study tests whether improvements in aortic valve opening after TAVI relate to reductions in lung congestion measured by ultrasound in adults with severe aortic stenosis.
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Discordance between capillary refill time and oxygen use in septic shock
This study tests whether some septic shock patients can have a normal capillary refill time but still lack tissue oxygen use, to see if that mismatch relates to 28-day survival.
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Nesting During the First Injection in Cesarean-Born Term Newborns
This randomized trial tests whether placing healthy term babies born by C-section in a nesting position before their first intramuscular injections reduces pain and stress and supports breastfeeding.
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EEG microstates and inflammatory markers in treatment-resistant depression patients undergoing ECT
This study tests how electroconvulsive therapy affects brain activity patterns seen in EEG and inflammatory biomarkers in adults with treatment-resistant major depression.
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Progressive Neuromuscular Stabilization vs. Aerobic Exercise for Obesity in Children
This study tests whether technology-assisted progressive neuromuscular stabilization exercises can improve body composition and balance in children with obesity, compared with standard aerobic exercise.
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EEG microstates and inflammatory biomarkers in older adults with major depression receiving ECT
This study tests how ECT affects brain wave patterns and inflammatory markers in people 55 and older with major depression.
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Task-oriented training plus NDT vs high-intensity gait training plus NDT for chronic stroke walking
In adults with chronic stroke, the study tests whether adding structured, high-repetition task-oriented training or high-intensity gait training to neurodevelopmental treatment improves walking ability more than NDT alone.
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Betamethasone vs Dextrose Injections for Trigger Finger
This trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided betamethasone shot works better than a dextrose injection for people with trigger finger.
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Yoga or Stretching-Strengthening for Sedentary Young Adults
This trial tests whether yoga or a stretching-strengthening program better improves fitness, mood, and sleep in sedentary healthy young adults.
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Renal perfusion during minimally invasive abdominal surgery using ultrasound and NIRS
Researchers will test if Doppler ultrasound RRI and NIRS-based rSO₂ can detect changes in kidney perfusion during elective laparoscopic surgery in adults with varying health status.
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Structured education for patients with primary brain tumors and their caregivers
This study tests whether a structured education program for adults with primary brain tumors and their caregivers improves quality of life and reduces caregiver burden.
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Mobilization Techniques for Nonspecific Neck Pain: Effects on Endurance and Function
This study tests whether two manual therapy techniques (PRT and İASTM) can improve neck muscle endurance and function in healthy desk workers with low neck pain risk.
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Accelerated bilateral DMPFC iTBS for major depression
This study tests whether a fast, multiple-daily session brain stimulation approach can help adults with major depressive disorder who have not fully benefited from standard antidepressants.
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Dual-task Inspiratory Muscle Training for Heart Failure
This study tests whether doing breathing muscle training while doing cognitive tasks helps improve thinking, breathing, and daily function in adults with heart failure.
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Dual-task exercise for teens with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis
This trial tests whether an 8-week dual-task exercise program helps teens aged 12–18 with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis improve movement and thinking skills compared with standard functional exercise.
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BIS-guided sedation for electrical cardioversion in atrial fibrillation
We’re testing whether using BIS monitoring to guide propofol sedation during elective electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation is as safe and effective as standard, clinician-guided sedation.
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FAPI PET/CT imaging in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
This study will test whether a PET/CT scan using a 68Ga-DOTA-SA-FAPI tracer can detect active scarring in adults with ARVC and provide information beyond standard heart imaging.
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Using brain activity markers to predict response to accelerated iTBS for OCD
This will try accelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) targeting the dmPFC and ACC to reduce symptoms in adults (18–65) with treatment‑resistant OCD and to find brain activity markers that predict who benefits.
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Femoral vein-to-artery diameter ratio to predict fluid responsiveness
This project will test whether a bedside ultrasound measurement of the femoral vein-to-artery diameter ratio can tell if mechanically ventilated ICU patients with acute circulatory failure or shock will increase their cardiac output after a 500 mL fluid bolus.
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Breathing exercises added to balance training to support thinking and prevent falls in older adults
This program will test whether adding specific breathing exercises to twice-weekly balance training helps thinking skills in adults 65 and older.
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Turkish validation of a questionnaire to measure parents' knowledge and attitudes about preventing toxic chemical harm to children
This project will test a Turkish questionnaire for parents and future parents to measure their knowledge and attitudes about preventing children's exposure to toxic chemicals.
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Tai Chi versus yoga for flexibility, anxiety, and sleep in healthy women
This program tries to see if 8 weeks of Tai Chi or yoga can improve flexibility, lower anxiety, and boost sleep quality in healthy women aged 18–45 with BMI under 30.
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Conventional Exercise vs Pilates in Prefrail and Frail Older Adults
This study tests whether Pilates or conventional exercise helps improve frailty status and physical function in people aged 60 and older who are prefrail or frail.
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Thermoregulation bundle at birth to help newborns keep warm and start breastfeeding
This project will test whether a thermoregulation bundle applied immediately after a term vaginal birth helps newborns keep a normal body temperature and improves early breastfeeding success.
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Personalized dual-task training to improve balance and walking in older adults
This project will test whether personalized dual-task training helps people aged 65 and older improve balance and walking compared with standard dual-task or single-task exercise.
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Echocardiogram signs that predict outcomes for people hospitalized with worsening heart failure
We will try to see if echocardiogram measurements taken at hospital admission before IV diuretics can predict short- and long-term outcomes for adults hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure.
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High- vs low-dose propofol to reduce nausea after coronary bypass
We will see if giving higher-dose propofol during coronary artery bypass surgery reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults having elective CABG.
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Immediate effects of graded motor imagery for chronic ankle instability
This trial will test whether graded motor imagery produces quick improvements in pain, muscle strength, stiffness, function, and perceived stability for adults with chronic ankle instability compared with healthy people.
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Jin Shin Jyutsu Hand Technique to Improve Quality of Life in Perimenopausal Women
This randomized study tests whether a brief daily Jin Shin Jyutsu hand technique can improve quality of life and reduce stress, depression, and anxiety in perimenopausal women.
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Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation plus exercises for frozen shoulder
This test will see if adding noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation to a 6‑week exercise program helps adults with frozen shoulder reduce pain, improve shoulder movement, and feel better psychologically.
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Who benefits most from patient education alone for rotator cuff–related shoulder pain?
This project will test whether patient education alone helps people aged 18–65 with rotator cuff–related shoulder pain reduce pain and improve function.
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Health literacy education for women using teach-back
This trial tests whether teach-back health literacy education improves how well women ages 18–65 understand health information compared with standard care.
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Preoperative virtual reality training to reduce anxiety and improve readiness and recovery for colorectal cancer surgery patients
This tests whether using virtual reality glasses before colorectal cancer surgery can reduce anxiety, make patients feel more ready, and help recovery go smoother.
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Biofeedback-enhanced short foot exercises for flexible flatfoot
This program tests whether adding biofeedback to short foot exercises helps adults with flexible flatfoot improve foot posture, plantar pressure distribution, balance, and function.
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Right-side heart function after pacemaker, ICD, or CRT implantation
This project will see if right heart function changes in adults getting a pacemaker, ICD, or CRT by comparing imaging and a blood test before the device and six months later.
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Preventing anemia and treating low iron in women 18–55
We will try dietary counseling for two months and, if iron levels stay low, one month of daily oral iron to see if they prevent anemia or improve symptoms in women 18–55 with low ferritin but normal hemoglobin.
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Vagus nerve stimulation plus robot-guided arm therapy to improve arm movement, breathing muscle strength, and quality of life after stroke
The researchers will try adding gentle ear-based vagus nerve stimulation to robot-guided arm therapy to see if it improves arm movement, breathing muscle strength, and quality of life in adults aged 18–70 who had a stroke more than six months ago and have moderate-to-severe arm weakness.
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Combining ear (auricular) vagus nerve stimulation with robotic arm training to improve arm function after stroke
We will test whether adding painless ear vagus nerve stimulation to robotic arm training helps adults with moderate to severe arm weakness after a stroke improve movement, strength, and daily use of the affected arm.
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Structured or video-game–based core stabilization for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
This study will try whether a regular structured core exercise program or a fun exergaming-based core program helps children aged 8–13 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis improve strength, reduce pain, and move better.
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GUSS-ICU safe nutrition plan for patients after extubation
This trial will test whether using the GUSS-ICU feeding plan for adults who were just taken off a breathing tube improves nutrition and swallowing safety compared with routine care.
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Using PSMA PET/CT imaging to help choose which men with low-risk prostate cancer can enter active surveillance
The team will test whether delayed Ga-68 PSMA PET/CT scans using the Istanbul PSMA PET/CT Criteria can help decide which men with biopsy-confirmed low-risk prostate cancer can safely choose active surveillance.
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Yoga to improve sleep and reduce stress in the third trimester
This trial will test whether a WHO-guideline yoga program during the third trimester helps pregnant people sleep better and feel less stressed.
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Exergaming versus neuromuscular exercise for older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk
This trial will test whether a video-game-based exercise program (exergaming) or a traditional neuromuscular exercise program better improves walking and thinking in people aged 65 and older with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome.
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Virtual reality or eye mask during dressing after coronary artery bypass
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset or an eye mask during dressing after coronary artery bypass surgery can reduce pain, anxiety, and stress-related vital sign changes in adults recovering from CABG.
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Laughter yoga or Pilates alongside childbirth classes for pregnant women
This program will test whether adding laughter yoga or Pilates to childbirth classes helps pregnant women past 20 weeks reduce anxiety, adjust to pregnancy better, and feel more attached to their baby.
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Dual-task exercises to improve movement and thinking in children with mild intellectual disability.
This program will test whether motor-motor and motor-cognitive dual-task exercises help children ages 8–12 with mild intellectual disability improve mobility, balance, thinking, and quality of life.
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Using heated socks to prevent hypothermia during bladder tumor surgery
This study tests if wearing heated socks can help keep patients warm and safe during bladder tumor surgery.
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Reflexology and hot water foot baths for pain relief after colorectal surgery
This study is testing if reflexology massage or hot water foot baths can help relieve pain and improve recovery for people after colorectal cancer surgery.
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Telehealth monitoring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
This study tests if a nurse-led telehealth program can help people with inflammatory bowel disease stick to their medications and improve their quality of life compared to regular care.
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Feldenkrais plus corrective exercises for forward head posture
This trial will test whether adding the Feldenkrais method to corrective exercises helps adults with forward head posture improve neck position sense, muscle strength, range of motion, and posture.
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Peer mentoring to improve nursing students' skills in postpartum perineal care
This study tests if having experienced nursing students mentor their peers can help improve their skills and knowledge in postpartum perineal care.
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Schroth exercises to improve shoulder-blade muscle activity in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis
This study tests whether an 8-week supervised Schroth exercise program can improve scapular (shoulder-blade) muscle activation in children aged 7–18 with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
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Checking if the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS) works well for people with postural hyperkyphosis.
This project will test whether the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS) gives consistent results for people aged 8 to 65 with postural hyperkyphosis.
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Virtual reality versus in-person progressive muscle relaxation for pregnant people with preeclampsia
This trial will test whether virtual reality–guided progressive muscle relaxation or face-to-face progressive muscle relaxation better reduces stress and improves maternal and fetal outcomes in hospitalized pregnant people with preeclampsia at or after 26 weeks.
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Assessing walking function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
This study is testing a walking assessment tool to see how well it can identify walking problems in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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Impact of Family Presence on ICU Patient Outcomes
This study looks at whether having family members present can help ICU patients need less medication, experience less confusion, spend fewer days on ventilators, and shorten their time in the ICU.
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Treadmill walking versus treadmill plus dual-task training for people with Alzheimer's
This study tests whether adding cognitive tasks to treadmill walking helps people with early-to-mid stage Alzheimer's improve walking, balance, and thinking more than treadmill walking alone.
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Effects of relaxation exercises on pain and anxiety in CABG patients
This study is testing if relaxation exercises can help reduce pain and anxiety in patients recovering from heart surgery.
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Photographic Shoulder Scale to show shoulder pain and daily activity limits
This project will test a set of photos to help people with shoulder pain describe their pain and how it affects everyday activities.
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Psychotherapy intervention for women affected by intimate partner violence
This study tests a new therapy program to see if it can help women who have experienced intimate partner violence feel better and improve their relationships.
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Multimodal exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis
This trial will test whether a combined in-person and video-based exercise program can help people with multiple sclerosis improve disability, fitness, balance, fatigue, quality of life, and disease activity.
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Ultrasound-guided pain relief for heart procedures
This study is testing if using ultrasound to guide a specific pain relief technique can make heart procedures more comfortable for patients.
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Comparing inspiratory muscle training and Baduanjin exercises for heart health
This study tests whether breathing exercises or a special exercise program can help people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy improve their lung function, exercise ability, and overall quality of life.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for people with breast cancer
This will see if a five-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program helps adults with stage 1–3 breast cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy reduce psychological distress and improve reintegration into normal life compared with a psychoeducation program or routine care.
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Comparing Bipedal and Unipedal Exercises for Chronic Ankle Instability
This study tests whether doing exercises on both feet or just one foot helps people with chronic ankle instability feel stronger and more stable.
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Assessing gait using a smartphone application
This study is testing a smartphone app for measuring walking patterns to see if it works as well as traditional methods for healthy young adults.
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Exercises for treating lateral elbow tendinopathy
This study tests if adding shoulder and upper back exercises to elbow rehab helps people with lateral elbow tendinopathy feel better compared to just doing elbow-focused rehab.
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Mobile education for women undergoing gynecological cancer surgery
This study tests if mobile education can improve the quality of life for women having surgery for gynecological cancer compared to standard care.
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Impact of Kangaroo Care on Weight Gain in Preterm Infants
This study is testing if holding preterm infants skin-to-skin during their first feeding helps them gain weight better than if they are held during their second feeding.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa are recruiting right now?
76, as of November 12, 2026. 4 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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