There are about 15072 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Turkey. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of heat, cold and stretching on knee proprioception and vertical jump. 60 healthy individuals were randomized into hot, cold, stretching and control groups of 15 each. Pre-test and post-test measurements were made immediately after the application. Knee proprioception was measured with a digital goniometer using the EPD (joint position sense) test. Vertical jump heights were measured with contact mat by countermovement (CMJ) and squat splash (SQS) tests.
BACKGROUND: The steep Trendelenburg position and pneumoperitoneum are used to improve surgical visibility in robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP). However, these procedures can lead to hemodynamic changes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of these interventions on the perfusion index (PI) and the Pleth variability index (PVI) in patients undergoing RALRP under general anesthesia. METHODS: Fifty-three patients scheduled for RALRP underwent standard monitoring; PI and PVI values were monitored using a finger probe. PI, PVI, hemodynamic and respiratory parameters, and intraabdominal pressure were recorded before and after anesthesia induction, after adopting the Trendelenburg position, after pneumoperitoneum, after pneumoperitoneum and the Trendelenburg position, at 15 min, 30 min, in the supine position, after carbon dioxide (CO2) desufflation, and after extubation.
This study was a prospective randomized double-blind clinical trial conducted at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of a local research and training hospital in Turkey from October 2023 and May 2024. Patients diagnosed with CTS were classified into three groups: severe, mild, and moderate CTS, based on the results of electrophysiological tests. An ultrasound-guided 5% Dextrose in Water injection was performed. The primary outcome measurement was the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while secondary measurements were the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) and the Dolour Neuropathic en 4 Questions (DN4) questionnaire. The measurements were performed before the injection and at the first week, first month and third month follow-up times. The distribution of data within groups was examined using the Shapiro-Wilk test and Q-Q plots. The study also analyzed temporal changes, group differences, and intergroup changes using repeated measures ANOVA models.
Study Design This prospective cross-sectional study was undertaken between November 2023 and March 2024. Written and verbal informed consent was obtained from all patients. The study protocol was approved by University Human Research Ethics Committee (AEŞH-EK 1-2023-612). Patients While 106 patients who applied to the City Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic with heel pain that had been present for at least six months, received foot radiography and were diagnosed with PF were included in the study as a patient group; 100 patients who did not have foot pain and had musculoskeletal pain for at least 6 months were included in the study as a control group, between November 2023 and March 2024. All the participants were aged 18 to 65 years. Patients with a history of diabetes, hypothyroidism and CKD, a history of malignancy, with vasculitis, neurological diseases that may cause neuropathic pain, lumbar discopathy, those with a previous history of fracture or surgery in the heel area, received injections or ESWT treatment due to heel pain in the last 3 months, rheumatic diseases that may affect pain such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, and severe circulatory disorders on the side with pain, were excluded from the study. The study was commenced after obtaining the approval of the local ethics committee and informed consent of the participants. All patients' personal information (age, gender, occupation, education information), general health information (smoking and alcohol use information, known chronic disease history, body mass index), severity of heel pain and when it started were recorded. While the Foot Function Index (FFI) scale, which evaluates the functionality of the foot, was applied to the patient group; the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), which evaluates pain intensity, the Pain-DETECT scale, which evaluates neuropathic pain, and the Central Sensitization Scale (CSI), which evaluates central sensitization, were applied to the patient and control groups. The details of the implementation of the instruments are as follows:
Introduction: Suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (ST2) is a receptor member belongs to the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family. The ligand and soluble versions are its two isoforms. The interleukin-33-ST2 ligand complexs development provides protection against heart fibrosis and hypertrophy. Investigations on heart failure in adults has demonstrated that it does not change by age, body mass index (BMI), creatinine, hemoglobin, and albumin levels, in contrast to NT pro brain natriuretric peptit. In adult heart failure patients, it has been demonstrated to be an independent predictor of mortality and cardiovascular events. The most recent guideline recommends using it as class 2b in the diagnosis of adult heart failure. Studies on ST2 in children are rare. The purpose of this study is to assess the prognostic value of ST2 for cardiovascular events in young individuals suffering from heart failure. Method: The study included pediatric patients (0-18 years old) with congenital heart disease or cardiomyopathy who needed medical care as well as surgical or interventional treatment. Height, weight, gender, saturation, heart failure classification (Ross or New York heart Assosiation), medications taken, the electrocardiogram, echocardiography, Pro BNP, and sST2 values of the patients, as well as any hospitalization, lower respiratory tract infection, organ dysfunction, or need for angiography or surgery during follow-up Data on arrhythmia and death were gathered during a 1-year follow-up. The SPSS software application was used to carry out the statistical analysis.
This study evaluates the metabolic control status, cardiovascular risk and frequency of comorbidities in diabetic patients followed in tertiary treatment centers in Turkey.
The concepts of the Both Column Fixation Corridor (BCFC) and Both Column Screws (BCS) have emerged as innovative approaches in orthopedic surgery yet have not been extensively explored in the literature. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential advantages of this novel screw fixation technique, thereby filling the existing gap in knowledge and establishing standards for its application.
This study aims to evaluate the one-year clinical performance of Class II restorations made with high-filling injectable and condensable universal composite resins. The study included 71 patients and 140 restorations. It used G-aenial Universal Injectable (GCI), G-aenial A'CHORD (GCA), Tetric Prime (TP), Filtek Ultimate (FU) composites, and the Clearfil SE Bond adhesive system. Restorations were evaluated and scored according to modified USPHS criteria at seven days, six months, and one year. Chi-square and Cochran Q tests were used for statistical analysis (p<0.05).
Objective: This study aimed to estimate the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among pregnant patients with intermittently absent (iAEDF) and persistently absent end-diastolic umbilical artery flow (pAEDF). The fetal risks associated with persistently absent end-diastolic flow have been described. However, the risks associated with intermittent absent end-diastolic flow are not well-known. Study design: We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients diagnosed with the iAEDF or pAEDF at our institution from 2020 to 2023. Fetuses were classified under two categories: iAEDF group and pAEDF group.Neonatal outcomes, demographic information, pregnancy outcomes and pregnancy complications were compared between patients with iAEDF and those with pAEDF.
The study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental research with the purpose of determining the effect of distraction by using vacutainers of three different animal characters.