Akdeniz University

This study tests a posture protection program for 60 hospital cleaners to see if it reduces muscle and bone pain. The program includes training on safe lifting, body mechanics, and posture awareness, plus reminders via posters and messages. Researchers will measure pain levels an…

This study tests whether a special low-calorie diet that mimics fasting can improve the results of standard gum disease treatment in obese adults with severe periodontitis. The diet is given in three 5-day cycles around the treatment. Researchers will measure inflammation and gum…

This study tests a special foot care program (DiaFOOTCare) for people with type 2 diabetes who are at risk of developing foot ulcers. About 78 participants will be split into two groups: one receives the program, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if the program imp…

This study looks at whether adding blood flow restriction to elastic band exercises can improve grip strength, upper body strength, and performance in elite tennis players aged 13 to 18. Thirty participants will be split into two groups: one does elastic band exercises with a cuf…

This study will test whether an 8-week yoga program done live over Zoom can improve balance, endurance, and well-being in 32 children aged 8-12 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The yoga sessions are led by certified physiotherapists and include breathing, poses, and medi…

This study tests two simple, no-cost methods to reduce pain and fear in children aged 6-12 during blood draws: rhythmic skin tapping by a nurse just above the needle site, and the child humming an 'mmmm' sound. Both techniques are based on the idea that touch and vibration can pa…

This study tests whether an 8-week online dance therapy program can improve movement skills, quality of life, and daily participation in 30 children aged 6–14 who have or recently finished cancer treatment. The program is done via video calls, making it easy to join from home. Re…

This study tests whether teaching COPD patients structured energy conservation techniques—like planning activities, using proper body mechanics, and breathing exercises—can improve their ability to do daily tasks, reduce fatigue, and boost exercise capacity. Seventy patients with…

This study tests whether a structured mandala activity program can reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being in adolescents who have a sibling with special needs. Sixty-four teens will be randomly assigned to either participate in the mandala program or a control group. Res…

This study looks at whether playing hand games on a computer can improve hand strength, coordination, and thinking skills in people 65 and older. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups: one doing tech-based hand exercises, one doing tech exercises plus thinking ta…

This study tests whether using a hand puppet or a squeeze toy can reduce fear and emotional distress in children aged 6-10 with blood cancer or other cancers when they get an IV. Ninety children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: hand puppet, squeeze toy, or standa…

This study tests whether sensory integration training—exercises that stimulate balance, body awareness, and touch—can improve thinking, quality of life, and social participation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Forty participants aged 65–85 will be assigned to eith…

This study looks at whether adding a fun activity—coloring mandalas while listening to music—can make children feel more satisfied with their nursing care and see nurses in a more positive light. About 70 children aged 8 to 11 who have surgery will take part. Half will get this e…

This study looks at whether the time patients fast before and after surgery is linked to postoperative delirium—a state of confusion that can slow recovery. Researchers will track fasting durations and check for delirium in 1,000 adults having surgery. No new treatments are given…

This study looks at whether an artificial intelligence chatbot can improve how first-year nursing students learn to give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. About 80 students will use the AI tool alongside their regular coursework. Researchers will measure their knowledge,…

This study tests a 6-week online program that uses digital board games to help nurses feel more empowered, satisfied, and innovative at work. Fifty nurses from a university hospital will be split into two groups: one plays the games and joins group discussions, the other gets a b…

This study tests a special program called NURSIM-KID, designed for migrant children aged 8-11 who are staying in the hospital. The program uses fun, age-appropriate activities to help children and their parents form a more positive image of nurses. Researchers will compare the vi…

This study aims to adapt a questionnaire called PROFFIT, originally developed in Italy, to measure financial toxicity (the financial burden of cancer treatment) in Turkish patients. Researchers will enroll 320 adults with cancer who have received treatment in the last three month…