Clinical Research Directory

Emotional Assessment and Tiered Individualized Psychological Support of the Artificial Intelligence Robot

To develop the E-MOTE robot and evaluate its effectiveness in addressing psychological distress, physical symptom, stress index, and quality of life, as well as to explore its clinical applicability.

Integrated Molecular Profiling in Advanced Cancers Trial

Substantial progress has been made in the treatment of cancer through the use of targeted therapies, but what works for one patient might not work for another patient. Certain drugs are now being developed that target specific molecules in the body that are believed to be part of the disease. Biomarkers are specific characteristics of the cancer that may help provide prognostic information (i.e. how well patients will be regardless of the treatments given) or help predict sensitivity or resistance to a specific treatment. The study will collect archival tumor samples (previously collected biopsy or surgical tumor samples) to provide biomarker data about a patient's cancer, in order to help their physicians to identify which clinical trials of molecularly targeted therapies may be most appropriate for the patient in the future.

Study to Assess the Safety and Effects of Porphysome Nanoparticles for Imaging in Gynaecological Cancers

This is an open-label, first-in-human, dose escalation study evaluating investigational drug PORPHYSOSMES (PS, pegylated porphyrin-lipid conjugate-containing nanoparticle suspension) and 64Cu-PORPHYSOMES (64Cu-PS, pegylated Copper-64 labelled porphyrin-lipid conjugate-containing nanoparticle suspension) for PET/CT imaging assessments in patients with metastatic/advanced gynecological tumors.

Anxiety, Physiological Parameters, Patient Satisfaction and VR in Gynecological Oncology Surgery

Surgical procedures often cause significant anxiety in patients, particularly among women undergoing gynecological oncology surgeries. Preoperative anxiety is a common and preventable condition that can negatively affect both physiological parameters and the overall surgical experience. It may lead to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, respiratory distress, and psychological discomfort, increasing the risk of complications during and after surgery. Women facing gynecological cancer surgery often experience heightened anxiety due to concerns about survival, loss of reproductive organs, body image changes, and sexual health. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological approach for reducing preoperative anxiety. By immersing patients in a calming virtual environment that engages visual and auditory senses, VR helps promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance the patient's sense of control before surgery. It is safe, easy to implement, cost-effective, and does not have the side effects associated with medications. Although VR has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing anxiety in various surgical contexts-including orthopedic, colorectal, and minor gynecological procedures-its impact in gynecologic oncology surgery remains underexplored. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a VR intervention on preoperative anxiety, physiological parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation), and patient satisfaction in women scheduled for gynecologic oncology surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (receiving VR) or the control group (receiving standard care). Anxiety and physiological measures will be evaluated before and after the respective intervention in both groups. Patient satisfaction will be assessed once, immediately after the intervention and before surgery. The primary objective is to assess whether VR effectively reduces preoperative anxiety and stabilizes physiological indicators. The secondary objective is to evaluate patient satisfaction with the preoperative experience. This study will contribute to the evidence base for using VR as a nursing-led, non-invasive strategy to enhance surgical care in gynecologic oncology.

The Effect of Cryocompression on Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Gynecological Cancer

Study Design: This study is designed as a prospective, randomized controlled experimental study aiming to determine the effect of cryocompression therapy, applied during chemotherapy, on peripheral neuropathy symptoms in women with gynecologic cancers. Research Hypotheses: * H₀: Cryocompression therapy has no effect on peripheral neuropathy. * H₁: Cryocompression therapy has an effect on peripheral neuropathy. Study Population: The study population will consist of women over the age of 18 living in Mersin, Türkiye, who are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and undergoing chemotherapy between August 10 and December 31, 2025.

Emergence of Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in the Digestive Microbiota of Patients Treated With Anticancer Drugs

Solid cancers are frequently treated with chemotherapies that target the DNA of cancer cells. It has recently come to light that bacteria are also the target of chemotherapies used in oncology. The results of current studies demonstrate the close link between the composition of the microbiota, the immune system, toxicity and the efficacy or otherwise of anti-cancer treatments. In this context, the study will measure the influence of treatment with anticancer molecules known to activate the bacterial SOS response on the emergence of antibiotic-resistant commensal bacteria in the gut microbiota of cancer patients. Furthermore, this study will investigate the existence of a close link between changes in the intestinal microbiota determined by the induction or non-induction of the SOS response, bacterial translocation, the integrity of the intestinal barrier and the antitumor immune response. The RAMA trial plans to collect stool and blood samples from two different cohorts of patients: * Unexposed cohort: patients receiving anti-cancer treatment that does not induce bacterial SOS response. * Exposed cohort: patients receiving anti-cancer treatment inducing the bacterial SOS response. Patients' stools will be collected within 7 days of their first chemotherapy treatment and within 7 days of the 3rd chemotherapy cycle. Two blood samples will be taken at the same time as the stool samples. The results obtained from this prospective clinical research will then be investigated in two experimental laboratory models. The aim is to demonstrate that cytotoxic anticancer drugs promote the emergence of antibiotic-resistant commensal bacteria, by means of this large-scale study comprising a clinical component, which is the subject of the research presented in this protocol, combined with laboratory research components.

Gene and Molecular Pathways of Ozone Treatment Response in Gynecological Tumor Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain Secondary to Cancer Treatment

Gynecological cancers, including those affecting the ovaries, uterus, and cervix, represent a significant health burden for women. While survival rates have improved, many women experience chronic pelvic pain secondary to cancer treatment, especially radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This treatment-induced pelvic pain can be of difficult management and significantly affects patients' quality of life. In our experience, ozone therapy has emerged as a promising complementary treatment for pain relief in patients with chronic diseases, including side effects of cancer treatment. However, the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms influencing its effectiveness have not yet been thoroughly studied. The aim of this prospective study is to analyze how ozone therapy modulates the expression of certain genes and its impact on epigenetic clocks, which could help predict pain response.

Electrochemotherapy of Gynecological Cancers

To determine the effectiveness, feasibility and safety of electrochemotherapy in treatment of local and/or regional recurrences of gynecological cancers with electrochemotherapy in which standard treatment options have been exhausted.

The Effect of Acupressure on Patients Receiving Brachytherapy

This study aimed to use acupressure to reduce anxiety in gynecologic cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. It was also aimed to investigate the effects of acupressure on anxiety, pain, and vital signs.