Akdeniz University

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. Forty participants will receive non-surgical periodontal therapy and either follow the fasting-mimicking di…

This study looks at whether teaching people with COPD special energy-saving techniques can make daily tasks like washing or carrying easier and less tiring. About 70 adults with advanced COPD will learn these methods and be compared to a control group. The goal is to see if this …

This study looks at whether sensory integration training—exercises that engage the senses—can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking skills, quality of life, and social participation. Forty participants aged 65-85 with mild memory issues will take…

This study tests whether using a technology device (Light Mood Enhancer) for hand exercises, combined with thinking tasks, can improve hand movement, strength, and mental skills in people aged 65 and older. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups and do an 8-week p…

This study looks at whether using a hand puppet or a squeeze toy can help children aged 6-10 with blood cancers or blood disorders feel less afraid and upset when getting an IV. The goal is to see if these simple toys also make the procedure faster and more successful on the firs…

This study looks at whether adding a relaxing mandala coloring activity with music to standard nursing care helps children aged 8 to 11 feel more satisfied with their care after surgery. It also checks if this activity improves how kids see nurses. About 70 children will take par…

This study looks at whether a simple mandala coloring activity can lower anxiety and improve emotional well-being in teenagers who have a brother or sister with special needs. About 64 teens will be randomly assigned to either do the mandala activity or not. Researchers will meas…

This study will watch 1,000 adults having surgery to see if longer fasting times before or after the operation are linked to a higher chance of developing delirium (sudden confusion). Researchers will record how long patients go without food and check for delirium over the first …

This study looks at whether an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can improve how nursing students learn to give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. About 80 first-year nursing students will use the chatbot to get instant answers and guidance on injection techniques. Res…

This study tests whether a 6-week digital board game program can help nurses feel more in control and satisfied at work. About 50 nurses from a university hospital will play the game and attend online workshops. Researchers will measure changes in their sense of empowerment, job …

This study tests a special program called NURSIM-KID for migrant children ages 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 hope this will make healthcar…

This study will adapt a questionnaire called PROFFIT, originally developed in Italy, to measure the financial burden of cancer treatment for Turkish patients. Researchers will enroll 320 adults who have had cancer treatment in the last three months. The goal is to ensure the Turk…