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Clinical trials and research at Karadeniz Technical University

• 11Clinical trials
• 2New in 30 days
• 1Country

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All recruiting trials (11)

• Activation techniques in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for retreatment of apical periodontitis

  This trial tests whether different methods of agitating methylene blue during antimicrobial photodynamic therapy can improve healing and reduce infection in teeth that prior root canals had treated for asymptomatic apical periodontitis.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Trabzon, Ortahisar · NCT07921277

• Solution-focused education to help first-time mothers breastfeed with confidence

  This trial tests whether four weeks of online solution-focused coaching can reduce breastfeeding avoidance and improve breastfeeding self-efficacy in first-time mothers.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Gümüşhane, Gümüşhane Province · NCT07899593

• Percussive massage effects on calf muscle structure

  This trial will test whether percussive massage applied to the calves changes muscle thickness, pennation angle, or fascicle length in healthy adults aged 18–30.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Trabzon · NCT07367243

• IV pain medicine, thoracic epidural, and erector spinae plane block for long-term pain after open-heart surgery

  This study will compare three common pain-control approaches—IV pain medicines, thoracic epidural, and erector spinae plane block—to see if one lowers chronic pain three months after open-heart surgery.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Trabzon, Trabzon · NCT07257744

• Paraffin bath versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy: effects on median nerve thickness in carpal tunnel syndrome

  This will test if paraffin baths or extracorporeal shock wave therapy better reduce median nerve swelling and relieve numbness and pain in adults aged 30–60 with carpal tunnel syndrome.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Istanbul · NCT07167667

• Examining jaw function and pain in pregnant women

  This study looks at how pregnancy affects jaw function and pain in women by comparing pregnant and non-pregnant women to see what differences exist.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Trabzon · NCT06760884

• Informing family members during surgery to reduce anxiety

  This study tests if giving family members regular updates during their loved ones' abdominal cancer surgery can help reduce their anxiety and improve their overall satisfaction.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Trabzon, Milli Egemenlik · NCT06723600

• Evaluating hand function changes in Parkinson's patients receiving physiotherapy

  This study is testing if regular physiotherapy can improve hand function in people with Parkinson's disease and how much improvement is needed to make a real difference in their daily lives.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Istanbul · NCT06490809

• Measuring quality of life changes in Parkinson's patients

  This study is testing how much a 30-session physiotherapy program can improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease by using a questionnaire to track changes.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Istanbul · NCT06487364

• Developing a kinesiophobia scale for shoulder injuries

  This study is testing a new way to measure fear of movement in people with shoulder injuries to better understand how it affects their recovery.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Istanbul and 1 other locations · NCT06485934

• Assessing endurance in Parkinson's patients using a pegboard test

  This study is testing a new pegboard test to see if it can effectively measure upper body endurance in people with Parkinson's disease.

  Recruiting Karadeniz Technical University · Istanbul · NCT06482502

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Karadeniz Technical University are recruiting right now?

11, as of November 12, 2026. 2 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?

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