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.
Low level laser treatments have been used to treat painful trigger points in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), but the effectiveness of the appropriate laser type and parameters is still uncertain. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of different types of low level laser treatment (LLLT) in reducing pain levels, changing oxygen saturation and bite force in patients with MPS.
Purpose: To investigate any relationship between choroid thickness (CTh) and coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in its earlier stages before clinically evident. Design: Retrospective, cross-sectional observational study Methods: Setting: The study was performed in two institutions; patients were recruited in Balikesir City Hospital. The ophthalmological examinations and coronary angiograms were performed in Balikesir City Hospital. The analysis of the coronary angiograms including Gensini scoring were conducted in Bursa Education and Research Hospital. Study Population: The study group comprised 68 patients with documented CAD and 60 healthy control subjects. Patients with high myopia, cataracts, retinal vascular disease, retinal surgery, retinal dystrophy, laser photocoagulation, intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment, glaucoma, uveitis, retinal disorders, any systemic diseases were excluded from the study groups. Observation Procedure: Refractive examination, corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurements, anterior and posterior segment examinations. Following measurements of macular thickness and retinal nerve fiber layer, choroidal thickness of both eyes was assessed by enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography.
In addition to physical symptoms, mental, social and economic problems may also occur in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. The most prominent among these problems are psychological problems. It is known that depression and anxiety levels are high in hemodialysis patients.Non-pharmacological methods reduce the patient's pain and anxiety by creating a feeling of comfort and control in the patient. Relaxation techniques such as hypnosis, yoga and music are among these. The main purpose of these methods is to draw the attention of the individual in another direction. Praying is also one of the non-drug methods, and the number of studies on this subject is very limited, and there are studies where it has been determined that praying and praying reduces the anxiety levels of patients.Purpose: To examine the effect of listening to Surah Inshirah on depression, anxiety, stress and mental well-being of hemodialysis patients during treatment. Method: The population of the research will consist of hemodialysis patients who are treated at Mardin Training and Research Hospital, meet the inclusion criteria and volunteer to participate in the research. The study group of 60 people who will participate in the research will be divided into two equal groups according to the table of random numbers obtained from the computer-based Research Randomizer program. Experimental group patients; A patient descriptive characteristics form will be applied, and the pre-test depression, anxiety, stress and mental well-being scale will be applied. Then, Surah Inshirah will be listened to and the final test, the depression, anxiety, stress and mental well-being scale, will be applied. Control group patients; A patient descriptive characteristics form will be applied, and the depression, anxiety, stress and mental well-being scale will be applied. The final test will be applied to the depression, anxiety, stress and mental well-being scale without any intervention.
PURPOSE Obesity poses challenges to preoperative mobility and functional recovery for arthroplasty patients, yet postoperative weight loss remains elusive. This study aims to investigate postoperative weight changes and their impact on functional scores following knee and hip arthroplasty, exploring factors influencing these changes. METHODS A total of 459 knee and hip arthroplasty cases with a 2-year follow-up were analyzed. BMI and Oxford scores were tracked, alongside factors including comorbidities, corticosteroid use, physiotherapy, and unilateral vs. bilateral surgery. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Based on the study's design and the data available, we anticipate observing the impact of changes in patients' BMI on clinical scores as an independent variable. Additionally, we aim to elucidate the effects of comorbidities, corticosteroid use, physiatrist follow-up, and the type of surgical procedure on both BMI and clinical outcomes. Through this analysis, we expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these factors interplay to influence postoperative recovery and overall patient health.
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two different photobiomodulation (PBM) therapies as an alternative to medical treatment to reduce pain and improve quality of life in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN).
Some indicators generated from hemogram such as neutrophil/lymphocyte (NLR) have been suggested as biomarkers of systemic inflammation. Type I Modic changes (MCs) have inflammatory nature histologically and are more painful clinically than type II MCs. Therefore, we hypothesized that patients with type I MCs may have increased inflammatory biomarkers and low back pain than those with type II MCs. The aim of this study was to test this hypothesis.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial: is to determine the effect of " HASCV-R " health programme on the health promoting and protective behaviours of the women. The main question it aims to answer are: • Does the HASCV-R program, positively affect the health promoting and protective behaviours of women? The health program was given to the women in the experimental group in five sessions of 40 minutes each for five weeks. The program was implemented to 45 women. After obtaining consent from women, Data were gathered with all participants at the available time and places. The data were collected from the control and experimental groups at two different times, prior to the program was implemented and 3 months after the program was implemented.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of family characteristics on functional level in children with Spastic Type Cerebral Palsy who are able to walk.
Generally it is accepted that infiltrative anesthesia (IA) is not sufficient for extraction of lower molars and that an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) is needed. In this study, it was aimed to compare the effectiveness of IANB and IA in extraction of devitalized mandibular molars. Sixty subjects are randomly divided into study (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. Lidocaine with epinephrine is used for all injections. In the study group only vestibular and lingual IA will be used. In the control group, IANB will be applied. Teeth were extracted as usual. The pain felt during extraction will be compared.
The aim of this study is to evaluate whether there are chronic effects in the pulmonary system and systemic level in individuals in the post COVID19 period in order to elucidate the involvement of inflammation after recovery. In addition, a perspective on the utility of pulmonary function testing and pulmonary ultrasound in the evaluation of chronic effects and patient follow-up will is aimed to be provided. By measuring the protein levels of inflammatory markers along with the data abovementioned, a foresight regarding the long-term effects of the previous infection at both functional and immunological levels will be obtained, allowing us to evaluate the post-COVID period from different angles. Volunteers who recovered from COVID-19 and those who didn't have COVID-19 were compared by evaluating chest x-ray scores (CXR), lung ultrasound scores (LUSS), pulmonary function tests and inflammatory cytokine levels (TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6, IL-17A).