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.
Abstract Objective: This study planned to examine the effect of Goal-Directed Therapist-Guided Play-Based Intervention (GD-TG-PBI) on occupational performance, occupational satisfaction and functional performance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy (DCP). Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. 34 children with DCP (14 boys; 20 girls) who received routine therapy included to the study. All children were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and the Manual Abilities Classification System (MACS). Participants were randomly divided into two groups: the GD-TG-PBI group (number =17; mean age: 7.70±2.25 years) and the control group (number =17; mean age: 7.41±2.06 years). Both groups received routine therapy twice a week for 45 minutes per session during 8 weeks; while the GD-TG-PBI group received GD-TG-PBI additional to routine therapy twice a week for 45 minutes per session during 8 weeks. Occupational performance and satisfaction were determined with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), and functional performance was evaluated with the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). The COPM and PEDI were performed before and after the intervention for both groups. Dİfferences between COPM and PEDI values before and after the intervention calculated, additionally the effect size of each parameter calculated.
The recently discovered association of the hormones 'asprosin, adropin and irisin' with obesity and metabolic status, as well as the fact that periodontal diseases are affected by obesity and nutrition bilaterally, have led us to investigate the relationship between selected target markers and periodontal disease. The primary aim and main objective of this study is to increase the knowledge and to direct future researches as a result of the lack of adequate research in the past and the very limited investigations with these hormones in dentistry and periodontology. Our study was conducted on 122 patients who applied to Adıyaman University Faculty of Dentistry and were referred to the Department of Periodontology for routine periodontal controls. Participants' gender, age, height, weight, BMI, education level, tooth brushing and flossing habits as well as clinical parameters PI, GI, SCD, CAS and SDI were noted. Participants were divided into 4 groups as healthy, gingivitis, initial periodontitis and advanced periodontitis and grouped according to the current periodontal classification of 2017. DOS was collected from the groups for examination and 'asprosin, adropin and irisin' values in the samples were evaluated by ELISA test.
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise (AE) on bladder functions and urinary system symptoms in women diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and suffered from Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS). In the study, 44 individuals (35-55 age) were divided into two groups: Aerobic Exercise (AE) (n=22) and Control Group (n=22) by simple random method. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is aerobic exercise effective on bladder functions in women diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and suffered from Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms? - Is aerobic exercise effective on urinary tract symptoms in women diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and suffered from Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms? - Is aerobic exercise effective on quality of life in women diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and suffered from Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms? Intervention/treatment - Control group individuals will be given a behavioral treatment program. - Submaximal aerobic exercise training will be given to the AE group in addition to the behavioral treatment program.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an ecological footprint awareness training program for children aged 60-72 months.
Design: Nasotracheal intubation is a standard blind procedure associated with various complications. Selection of the appropriate nostril is crucial in preventing most of these complications. The investigators aimed to evaluate the contribution of CBCT findings in selecting the proper nostril for nasotracheal intubation. Methods: This prospective observational study outlines the protocol for research conducted at the Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. Scope of the Research: The study encompasses patients undergoing dental surgery under general anesthesia at the Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. 1. Participant Selection: ASA I-II patients will be included in the study. Patients with structural abnormalities in the maxillo-mandibular anatomy, limited mouth opening, comorbidities such as rheumatoid arthritis, and a history of epistaxis will be excluded from the study. 2. Anesthesia Method: General anesthesia induction will be performed with intravenous (IV) propofol, IV rocuronium bromide, and IV fentanyl. Transition to nasotracheal intubation will follow adequate mask ventilation, and the preferred nostril will be determined through a simple occlusion test. 3. Data Collection: Demographic data, accompanying illnesses, medications used, and various parameters related to nasotracheal intubation will be recorded. The anesthetist performing nasotracheal intubation will be blinded to CBCT data, and the evaluation of data will be conducted jointly by the anesthetist and Radiology specialist after data collection from all patients is complete. 4. Exclusion Criteria: Unsuccessful nasotracheal intubation, difficult mask, and/or difficult intubation. 5. Implementation and Evaluation: Anesthesia procedures and CBCT evaluations will be carried out by experienced specialists. 6. The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of preoperative measurements of the nasal cavity from CBCT images in selecting the appropriate nostril for nasotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. The statistical tests to be employed are the chi-squared test and independent samples t-test.
The aim of this randomized, single-masked, controlled clinical trial study was to determine if the administration of electro acupuncture improves the outcomes obtained in combination with non-surgical periodontal therapy. Participants will get non-surgical periodontal therap with/without electro acupuncture. Researchers will compare EA and control groups to see if there is any relationship between acupuncture application clinical periodontal parameters,serum and saliva cytokine levels.
The aim of the study is to examine the effect of VR application on motor, cognitive and sensory-perceptual skills, and activity and participation levels in children with DCD. The hypotheses on which the study proposal is based are as follows: 1. H0: VR application has no effect on motor skills in children with DCD. H1: VR application has an effect on motor skills in children with DCD. 2. H0: VR application has no effect on cognitive skills in children with DCD. H1: VR application has an effect on cognitive skills in children with DCD. 3. H0: VR application has no effect on sensory-perception skills in children with DCD. H1: VR application has an effect on sensory-perception skills in children with DCD. 4. H0: VR application has no effect on the functional independence levels in daily living activities in children with DCD. H1: VR application has an effect on the functional independence levels in daily living activities in children with DCD. 5. H0: VR application has no effect on participation levels in children with DCD. H1: VR application has an effect on participation levels in children with DCD.
The study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive status, exercise capacity, and fatigue perception in coronary artery disease patients.
In this study, the relationship between the severity of hyperemesis gravidarum (HEG) disease and subclinical inflammatory factors such as Platelet Crit (PCT), Hemoglobin/red cell distribution width ratio (HRR), Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), was investigated.
Intraoperative hypothermia is a common and potentially severe complication during major surgical procedures. The consequences of intraoperative hypothermia can be far-reaching, affecting patient outcomes, recovery times, and overall healthcare costs. Therefore, strategies aimed at preventing hypothermia are of paramount importance in modern surgical practice. However, despite all the measures taken, some patients may still become hypothermic at the end of surgery. Understanding these factors can enhance the quality of daily practice. Medications used intraoperatively can decrease the threshold for vasoconstriction, and some of them have been reported to influence thermoregulation. For example, ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine used to maintain hemodynamic stability, but there is a report about its thermogenic effect. One study found that patients who received an intraoperative infusion of ephedrine had a significantly lower decrease in core temperature and these patients had a more stable hemodynamic profile. It was employed in obese patients for its thermogenic and appetite-suppressing effects until its adverse effects prevented its use. Ephedrine has an unintended yet significant effect on body temperature regulation, which has raised questions about its role in contributing to the incidence of hypothermia in the postoperative period. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential relationship between the intraoperative use of ephedrine and the incidence of hypothermia following major surgery.