Clinical Research Directory

3D-Printed Versus Conventional Palatal Cribs in Managing Tongue Thrusting Habit in Children

This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates and compares the clinical effectiveness of 3D-printed palatal cribs versus conventional soldered palatal cribs in managing the tongue thrusting habit in pediatric patients.

The Effect of Virtual Reality Use in Cystoscopy on Pain, Anxiety, and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) distraction on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels patients undergoing cystoscopy. Cystoscopy is a common diagnostic procedure in urology that can cause physical discomfort and anxiety in patients. This randomized controlled trial assigns eligible participants to either an experimental group receiving VR video distraction during the procedure or a control group receiving standard care without VR intervention. Pain, anxiety, and comfort levels are assessed and compared between the two groups using standardized measurement tools.

Verbal Suggestion to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Unsedated Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is an important diagnostic and screening procedure for colorectal diseases, but it can cause pain and anxiety, especially when performed without sedation. Verbal suggestion techniques - in which the physician provides calm, positive, and encouraging communication during the procedure - may help reduce these unpleasant experiences. This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of verbal suggestion on pain and anxiety levels of patients undergoing unsedated colonoscopy. Sixty adult patients will be randomly assigned to either a verbal suggestion group or a control group. In the verbal suggestion group, the endoscopist will use positive and supportive phrases during the procedure (for example: "You are doing great," "Take a deep breath, we'll get through this easily"). The control group will undergo colonoscopy without any verbal intervention. Pain will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and anxiety will be measured with the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) before and after the procedure. Heart rate will also be monitored as an objective indicator of anxiety. The goal of this study is to determine whether verbal suggestion can improve patient comfort and tolerance during colonoscopy without sedation, potentially providing a low-cost and practical method to enhance patient experience.

Box Breathing and Physiological Feedback Before Endoscopy

This study aims to evaluate the effects of box breathing exercises and real-time physiological feedback-administered alongside standard nursing care prior to endoscopy-on patients' stress levels, comfort levels, and vital signs. Endoscopy procedures can induce pre-procedural stress and anxiety in patients, potentially affecting their comfort and physiological status. The study will be conducted as a two-group randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the study group or the control group. In addition to standard nursing care, the study group will receive guided box breathing exercises and real-time physiological feedback before the endoscopy. The control group will receive only standard nursing care. The study will assess the impact of the intervention on patients' stress levels, comfort levels, and vital signs. It is hypothesized that box breathing exercises and real-time physiological feedback will reduce stress levels, enhance patient comfort, and positively influence vital signs. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of non-pharmacological nursing interventions for managing patient stress and comfort during the pre-endoscopy period.

The Effect of AI Training on Arthroscopy Outcomes

This study is planned to determine the effects of AI-assisted regional training on surgical anxiety, fear, postoperative pain, and comfort levels in patients undergoing arthroscopy. It will be designed as a prospective, observational, and intervention-based clinical trial. Necessary ethical and institutional permissions will be obtained before the start of the research. Ethical Approvals and Permissions were obtained from the Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Ethics Committee, Niğde Provincial Health Directorate, and Ömer Halisdemir Training and Research Hospital. The participants are adult patients undergoing arthroscopy surgery. Informed consent will be obtained for participation in the study. Intervention: AI-assisted regional training will be applied before arthroscopy. Data Collection Tools: Pre-Assessment Form, Personal Information Form, Surgical Fear Scale, Surgical Anxiety Scale for Adult Patients, Postpartum Comfort Scale, and Perianesthesia Comfort Scale will be used. Data Analysis: Data will be evaluated using the IBM SPSS Statistics 24 software package. Appropriate statistical analysis methods will be used.

Comparison of Patient-Reported Comfort Between Two Clear Aligner Trimming-Line Designs: A Split-Mouth Study

* The trimming-line design of clear aligners (supragingival versus juxtagingival) is a routine clinical decision whose influence on patient-reported comfort has not been established; available evidence on aligner comfort derives almost exclusively from comparisons with fixed appliances. * This observational, cross-sectional study compares two clear aligner trimming-line designs with respect to patient-reported comfort: a supragingival design, whose edge rests on the marginal gingiva, and a juxtagingival design, whose edge follows the gingival contour without covering it. Because the two designs sit differently against the gingival soft tissue, they may be experienced differently during wear. * Participants are patients already wearing one trimming-line design on one dental arch and the other on the contralateral arch; each participant thus serves as their own control. After a minimum of four weeks of wear, participants complete a 20-item questionnaire once, rating the frequency of defined oral experiences for the maxillary and mandibular arch separately on a three-point ordinal scale (0 = none, 1 = occasional, 2 = frequent). * The questionnaire is anonymous; the design worn on each arch is identified from which of two identical forms a participant completes. Responses for the two designs are compared within each participant. The study evaluates whether trimming-line design is associated with differences in patient-reported comfort.

The Effect of the Cold Arm Sling Elevation Pillow on Postoperative Anxiety and Comfort in Children

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether the use of a "cold and arm sling elevation pillow" affects anxiety and comfort levels in children aged 7-12 years undergoing surgery for upper extremity fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow reduce postoperative anxiety levels in children? * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow increase postoperative comfort levels in children? Researchers will compare the experimental group (using the specially designed cold and arm sling elevation pillow) with the control group (receiving standard clinical care, including standard pillows and separate ice packs) to see the effects of the integrated pillow on anxiety and comfort. Participants will: * Receive education before surgery based on their randomly assigned group (experimental or control), * Use the assigned elevation and cold application method for the first 24 hours following surgery, * Complete anxiety and comfort assessment scales at four different time points: before the intervention, just before surgery, 6 hours after surgery, and at the time of discharge.

Effect of Cyanoacrylate and Concentrated Growth Factor on Palatal Donor Site

The aim of this planned randomized controlled clinical study is to evaluate the morbidity of the palatal donor area after free gingival graft (FGG) operations. In this study, wound healing and pain levels in the palatal region will be evaluated after cyanoacrylate and concentrated growth factor (CGF) applications.

Comparison of Internal Rotation, Local Cold and ShotBlocker on Intramuscular Injection Pain and Comfort

This single-centre, randomized, counterbalanced, within-subjects clinical trial compared four techniques for reducing pain and improving comfort during ventrogluteal intramuscular cyanocobalamin injection in adults. Participants presenting to a family health centre for prescribed vitamin B12 injection each received four injections, one with each technique: standard injection, internal rotation of the extremity, local cold application, and ShotBlocker. Technique order was assigned using a 4 x 4 Latin-square randomization. Pain and comfort were measured immediately after each injection using 0-10 participant-reported scales.

Patient-Reported Outcomes of Four Intraoral Suture Materials

When patients undergo minor oral surgery, dentists use various types of stitches (sutures) to help the gums heal. These stitches can be made of different materials, and some might feel more comfortable, cause less pain, or interfere less with eating and speaking than others. The purpose of this study is to compare four commonly used dental suture materials to see which ones patients prefer. Participants in this study will receive four different types of stitches in different areas of their upper jaw after a routine dental procedure. Patients will be asked to report their levels of pain, discomfort, and any difficulties with daily activities like eating and talking on Days 3, 7, and 14 after the procedure. A panel of dental specialists will also examine photos of the healing process to see if one material helps the mouth heal better than others. This research will help dentists choose the best materials to improve patient comfort after oral surgery.