Clinical trials: in Cyprus
Thyroid Cancer
The Use of Candy and Honey in Decreasing Salivary Gland Damage Following Radioiodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of honey mouthwashes in the prevention of salivary side effects of 131I (radioiodine) therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01833650
- Testing
- thymus honey mouthwash
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Cyprus University of Technology
Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance
"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance, Core Stability, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- REBCORE (NCT07077993)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain
Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Function in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This single-center, three-arm randomized controlled trial compares the effects of different myofascial release techniques, combined with a structured exercise program, on functional outcomes in individuals with chronic…
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
- Trial name
- MFR / CNNP (NCT07694882)
- Testing
- Hot Pack, Conventional TENS, Structured Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
HPV Knowledge
AI Chatbot Education for Improving HPV Knowledge Among University Students
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is associated with several cancers. Adequate knowledge about HPV and vaccination remains limited among university students.
- Trial name
- AIHPV (NCT07684378)
- Testing
- AI Chatbot-Based Education, Standard Written Education
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Near East University, Turkey
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Effect of a Digital Health Education Program on Quality of Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This single-blind randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a digital health education program delivered through WhatsApp in improving the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT07684430
- Testing
- Digital Health Education Program, routine care
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Near East University, Turkey
Pain Threshold, Pain Tolerance
Acute Effects of LLLT on Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance
Pain is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage." Low-Level Laser…
- Conditions
- Pain Threshold, Pain Tolerance, Acute Pain, Low-level Laser Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07422272
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University of Lefke
Myasthenia Gravis, Ocular
A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Efgartigimod PH20 SC in Adults With Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of efgartigimod PH20 SC given by a pre-filled syringe in adult patients with ocular myasthenia gravis.
- Trial name
- ADAPT oculus (NCT06558279)
- Testing
- Efgartigimod PH20 SC
- Where
- 102 sites in United States, Australia and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- argenx
All Tumor Types
SPECTA: Screening Cancer Patients for Efficient Clinical Trial Access
SPECTA is a quality assured platform for collecting clinicopathologically annotated biological material, imaging data, operative images, environmental assessment, questionnaires as well as patient-reported outcomes from cancer…
- Trial name
- SPECTA (NCT02834884)
- Testing
- RP-1828 IMMUcan, RP-1759 AYA/TYA, RP-1843 Arcagen
- Where
- 136 sites in Austria, Belgium and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 4,975 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis
Blood Cell Ratios as Predictors of Response to Platelet-Rich Plasma in Knee Osteoarthritis
Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection is a widely used treatment for knee osteoarthritis, but patients respond to it very differently and there is currently no simple, inexpensive way to predict who will benefit.
- Trial name
- PRP-NLR (NCT07617233)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Utku Gürhan
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Points, Myofascial
PRP vs PRP+Betamethasone vs Betamethasone Injection for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain
Brief Summary Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by active trigger points (TrPs), which are hypersensitive, painful nodules within taut bands of skeletal muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Points, Myofascial, Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
- Trial name
- UMAY-RCT (NCT07547605)
- Testing
- Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), PRP plus Betamethasone, Betamethasone (Diprospan)
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kyrenia
Postural Balance, Motor Coordination
The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Physical Performance, Balance, and Coordination in Young Football Players
This study aims to examine the effects of a 6-week core stabilization exercise program on balance, coordination, and core endurance parameters in young soccer players.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Motor Coordination, Physical Performance, Core Stability
- Trial name
- CORE-U17 (NCT07651189)
- Testing
- Core Stabilization Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University of Lefke
Mitochondrial Degradation, Autophagy
Mitophagy and Mitochondrial DNA Dynamics During Ramadan Dry Fasting vs 16:8 Time-Restricted Feeding
This study investigates how different types of fasting affect cell health, specifically focusing on how mitochondria (the energy-producing parts of cells) are cleared and renewed.
- Conditions
- Mitochondrial Degradation, Autophagy, Fasting, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- MITO FAST (NCT07638696)
- Testing
- Ramadan Intermittent Dry Fasting (Sawm), 16:8 Time-Restricted Feeding (TRF)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahcesehir Cyprus University
Sleep Quality
Mitigation of Health Effects in Pregnant Women by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health…
- Trial name
- ISMED CLIM PW (NCT07609433)
- Testing
- Heat intervention, Heat and air pollution mitigation intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Cyprus, Italy
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cyprus
Hypertension Arterial, 65 Years Older
Mitigation of Health Effects in Older Adults With Hypertension by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health…
- Trial name
- ISMED CLIM OH (NCT07606859)
- Testing
- Heat intervention, Heat and air pollution mitigation intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus, Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cyprus
Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN)
Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) International Registry
Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) is a very rare hematologic malignancy. Despite recent advances, at present there is no consensus on the optimal treatment of BPDCN.
- Trial name
- NCT05430971
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Armenia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Immune Oncology Research Institute
Hemodialysis, Stress
Mindfulness Meditation in Hemodialysis Patients
This randomised controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of mindfulness meditation on sleep quality, perceived stress and symptoms levels ion hemodialysis patients.
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis, Stress, Sleep Quality, Symptom
- Trial name
- MIND-HD (NCT07620990)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Meditation Program, Routine Care
- Where
- 4 sites in Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cyprus Aydin University
Medical Education, Anatomy Education
VR vs Classical Anatomy Teaching
This is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled educational trial comparing the effectiveness of PlayStation VR2-based immersive virtual reality (VR) anatomy teaching versus classical (lecture/atlas/3D-model) teaching…
- Trial name
- VrISt (NCT07558551)
- Testing
- VR-based virtual reality anatomy module, Standard classroom anatomy lecture
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kyrenia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Comparison of the Effects of Bimanual, Finger and VR Exercises in PwMCI
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is defined as an impairment in a single cognitive function, usually memory, other than normal cognitive decline with age, that does not fulfil dementia criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT06935812
- Testing
- Bimanual Exercise, Finger Exercise, Virtual Reality
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Cardio-pulmonary Bypass, Cardiovascular Diseases
Dietary Supplements in Patients With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Improving the Quality of Healthcare Delivery.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Prevention of CAD by targeting modifiable factors remains a key public health priority. L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C - Vit.
- Conditions
- Cardio-pulmonary Bypass, Cardiovascular Diseases, Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Omega-3 Supplementation
- Trial name
- NCT06995586
- Testing
- Vitamin C, Omega 3 PUFA (EPO/DHA), Lignin, Lactulose
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Nicosia General Hospital
Prostate Cancer
Comparing PSMA PET/CT and MRI-RSI for Finding and Outlining Tumors Inside the Prostate in Men With Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer
The detection and delineation of the intraprostatic tumor burden plays a crucial role in the personalized treatment of primary prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- PRIDE2-PC (NCT07568613)
- Testing
- MRI, 18F-PSMA1007 PET-CT, MR-guided TRUS Prostate biopsy
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- German Oncology Center, Cyprus