Abant Izzet Baysal University

This study looks at whether a treatment called complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) can improve sleep and quality of life in women with stage 2 lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. About 31 women will receive CDP, which includes massage, skin care, compression bandages, an…

This study tests two advanced rehabilitation methods—robot-assisted walking training and visual feedback balance training—to see which better improves balance and walking in people who have had a stroke. About 60 adults with subacute or chronic stroke will participate in 4 weeks …

This study tests a new type of therapy that uses 3D virtual reality and motion-tracking to help people who have had a stroke move their arms and hands better. About 56 participants who had a stroke 2 to 6 months ago will either get this VR therapy or standard mirror therapy. The …

This study looks at whether a short, 15-minute emotional freedom technique (EFT) session—a type of tapping on specific body points—can lower anxiety in mothers waiting for their newborn's first hearing test. About 70 parents will be randomly assigned to either do the tapping or j…

This study tests whether adding sensory and cognitive activities—like listening to music, gentle touch, or simple brain games—to standard ICU care can help adults recover after heart surgery. Researchers will measure anxiety, vital signs, and physical function in 125 patients. Th…

This study looks at bladder and bowel problems in children aged 5 to 12 with intellectual disabilities and compares them to typically developing children. Researchers want to understand how these issues affect the child's daily activities and family quality of life. The goal is t…

This study tests a new virtual reality system that combines mirror therapy with fun, game-like activities to help people recover arm movement after a stroke. Researchers will check how comfortable and easy the system is to use in 172 healthy adults and stroke patients. The goal i…

This study looks at how people's oral hygiene habits and gum health (like gingivitis or periodontitis) affect their quality of life. About 160 adults will have their gums examined and fill out a questionnaire about how their mouth feels day-to-day. The goal is to better understan…

This study looks at how three common blood pressure medicines (beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers) affect balance and the chance of falling in people newly diagnosed with high blood pressure. About 186 adults will take one of the three drugs and have thei…

This study looks at how quickly losing water weight affects combat athletes' sleep, thinking skills, and muscle strength. Researchers will monitor 12 athletes before and after rapid weight loss using sleep trackers, strength tests, and thinking quizzes. The goal is to understand …