Abant Izzet Baysal University

This study is testing a new technology system to help people with heart failure be more physically active. It uses a smart wristband and a phone app to create personalized daily activity goals based on the user's own heart rate. The system gives real-time feedback and rewards to …

This study is testing whether a series of short, interactive educational videos can help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the video program or continue with their standard care. The goal is t…

This study tests two simple, non-drug methods to help intensive care unit (ICU) patients sleep better. Researchers will compare using special calming background noise, creating designated quiet hours, and standard care. They will measure sleep quality in 18 adult ICU patients usi…

This study is testing a new virtual reality (VR) training method to help people with Parkinson's disease move faster and more easily. Participants will watch 3D videos of themselves performing movements while wearing a VR headset, with the goal of improving their own movement spe…

This study is testing if a brief, guided tapping technique can quickly reduce anxiety in new parents waiting for their baby's first hearing screening. 70 parents will be randomly assigned to either try the 15-minute technique or simply wait. Researchers will measure anxiety level…

This study is testing whether a non-drug therapy called acupressure can help manage blood sugar levels and reduce feelings of anxiety in older adults living with diabetes. Researchers will compare real acupressure, fake acupressure, and standard care in 48 participants to see if …

This study is testing if special spiral straps worn on the arm can help children with one-sided cerebral palsy use their affected hand better in daily life. Researchers will compare two different strap brands, TheraTogs and TogRite, against standard therapy alone. Children will r…

This study aims to see if teaching better sleep habits can improve sleep quality for elite female sitting volleyball players. Researchers will work with 12 athletes from the Turkish national team, giving them sleep education and tracking changes using sleep questionnaires and gro…

This study compares two different nerve-block injection techniques for managing pain after breast enhancement surgery. Researchers will enroll 60 women to see which method—the standard SAP block or a newer SPSIP block—provides better pain relief with less need for opioid painkill…

This study aims to understand the connections between mental health, emotional eating, sleep quality, and the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers wil…

This study aims to test a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures how user-friendly virtual reality (VR) systems are. It will involve 54 healthy volunteers who will use a VR system and then answer questions about their experience. The goal is to create a reliable tool th…

This study aims to understand if there is a connection between how children with autism process sensory information and tightness in their ankle muscles. Researchers will observe 27 children aged 4-10 with autism, measuring their ankle flexibility and having parents complete ques…

This study aims to test a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures 'cybersickness'—the nausea and disorientation some people feel in virtual reality. Researchers will enroll 42 healthy volunteers to see if the translated survey is accurate and reliable. The goal is to cre…

This study is testing a new digital support system designed to help nurses in pediatric intensive care units make better decisions about patient care. About 35 nurses will use the tool for 15-30 days, and researchers will measure if it improves their decision-making skills. The g…