Ataturk University

This study is testing a talk therapy program designed to help people diagnosed with substance use disorder. The program aims to reduce feelings of hopelessness and social isolation while teaching better skills to cope with the risk of relapse. Researchers will measure if this pro…

This study is testing a personalized nursing program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels more effectively. It will involve 72 adults who will receive tailored education and support over several weeks. The goal is to see if this approach le…

This study is testing a specific surgical technique for people with large, hard-to-fix tears in their shoulder's rotator cuff. Doctors will move a healthy shoulder tendon to help support a partial repair of the torn cuff, aiming to improve shoulder function, quality of life, and …

This study aims to see how well a heart surgeon's quick visual check of the heart's pumping strength during surgery matches up with a detailed ultrasound scan. It will involve 70 adults undergoing planned heart surgery. The goal is to understand if the surgeon's experienced eye i…

This study is testing whether an 8-week digital literacy class can help teenagers who struggle with excessive or harmful internet use. Researchers will see if the program improves their ability to manage emotions and reduces feelings of loneliness. The study will involve 64 high …

This study aims to see if listening to fairy tales (including in their mother's voice) or watching cartoons can help reduce pain and increase comfort for young children during tracheostomy care in a palliative care setting. Seventeen children aged 1-7 will be assigned to differen…

This study aims to see if a creative drama program can help men who survived a major earthquake. It will check if the program reduces their stress related to traditional male roles, lowers aggression, and improves attitudes about violence against women. The research will involve …

This study is testing a new mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to provide personalized education and support to adults on long-term dialysis. The goal is to see if using the app for six weeks helps patients better manage their symptoms, care for their dialysis access si…

This study will test whether watching virtual reality forest scenes can help patients feel better before and after weight-loss surgery. Researchers will measure if this relaxing experience reduces pain, anxiety, fear, and stress hormones in 70 patients. The goal is to see if this…

This study will test if a mind-body technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or 'tapping,' can help women feel less tired, hopeless, and stigmatized after unsuccessful IVF treatment. Researchers will compare 80 women who receive the tapping sessions to 80 who do not, …

This study aims to find the best method for managing pain after minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will compare three different pain control techniques—local numbing injections, a back nerve block, and a small spinal dose of morphine—in 132 adult patients…

This study aims to see if simple sensory methods can help women feel less pain and more comfort during labor. Researchers will test massage, lavender scent, special music, and watching an aquarium video, comparing them to standard care. About 200 women planning a vaginal birth wi…

This study is testing if two simple, drug-free methods can make it easier for patients to have a chest tube removed after heart surgery. Researchers will teach patients a quick breathing and muscle relaxation exercise and apply a cold pack to the area before the tube is pulled ou…

This study aims to see if a special mindfulness and compassion training program can help reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnant women who did not plan or want their pregnancy. The research will involve 68 women in Turkey who will be randomly assigned to ei…

This study is testing whether using a weighted blanket can help pregnant women who experience leg cramps, poor sleep, anxiety, and stress. Fifty women in their third trimester will try using an 8kg weighted blanket for two weeks, after first going two weeks without it. Researcher…

This study will test a special nursing care program designed to support frail older adults recovering from knee replacement surgery and the family members who care for them. It aims to reduce feelings of being trapped and overwhelmed in caregivers, while improving patient satisfa…

This study aims to see if a gentle hand and foot massage technique called Su Jok therapy can reduce pain in newborns during a routine heel prick blood test. Researchers will compare pain levels in 66 healthy newborns, with half receiving the massage before the procedure and half …

This study is testing if a simple breathing exercise can help young children with pneumonia. Kids aged 3-4 will practice a special blowing technique with a toy twice a day for three days. Researchers will check if it helps their breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels, and if it…

This study aims to see if a relaxation technique called guided imagery can help people feel better after weight-loss surgery. Researchers will work with 70 patients to see if listening to guided imagery recordings reduces their pain, anxiety, and fear, and helps them sleep better…

This study aims to see if a special education program helps people who have had a colostomy or ileostomy surgery. It will measure how well patients adjust to their stoma, how they feel about their body image, and their confidence in managing their own care. The goal is to improve…

This study is testing whether mindfulness and self-compassion training can help students who experience painful periods. It will involve 68 students who will either receive an 8-week training program or be in a comparison group that gets no training. The goal is to see if the tra…

This study aims to see if a special education program based on talk therapy techniques can help elderly people living in nursing homes. The program is designed to reduce repetitive, negative thinking (rumination) and improve mental flexibility, which is the ability to adapt thoug…

This study aims to find the best way to keep patients warm during gallbladder surgery to help them recover better. Researchers will compare four different warming methods to see which one best maintains body temperature and reduces signs of inflammation after surgery. The goal is…

This study aims to see if a structured nurse support program can help first-time mothers feel more confident and motivated to breastfeed. It will involve 100 women in Turkey, randomly assigning half to receive the special nurse-led counseling and half to receive standard care. Th…

This study aims to see if asking young adults to take a break from social media can help reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress, and improve their sleep. It will involve 100 participants who currently use social media for 8 or more hours a day. Researchers will measur…