Ankara University

This study tests whether membrane sweeping, a simple technique done during a pelvic exam, can help start labor on its own and reduce the need for medical induction in full-term pregnancies. Researchers will track 256 pregnant women to see if the procedure shortens delivery time a…

This study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based eating training program for adults with orthorexia nervosa—an unhealthy fixation on eating only 'pure' or healthy foods. Researchers will compare changes in eating attitudes between a group that receives the training and a control group…

This study tests whether a numbing medicine (lidocaine) applied to a nerve cluster in the nose can reduce pain after tonsillectomy. About 28 people aged 12 and older will receive either lidocaine or a placebo. Researchers will track pain levels, painkiller use, and recovery for 1…

This study looks at whether laughter therapy can improve lung function and reduce pain in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will measure breathing and pain levels in 64 participants before and after a 4-week laughter program. The goal is to see if a fun, non-drug activity can…

This study compares two ways to help children aged 6-10 feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first dental treatment. One group plays a virtual reality game that explains the procedure step-by-step, while the other group receives the standard tell-show-do method…

This study looked at 122 adults who received a kidney from a living donor. Researchers checked how much fluid they got in the first 4 hours after surgery and whether that affected how well the new kidney worked. The goal was to see if early fluid amounts could help prevent delaye…