Ataturk University

This study tests whether individualized nursing interventions and education can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Researchers will provide personalized care and follow-up to 72 participants, measuring blood glucose, HbA1c, and self-managemen…

This study will check how well a heart surgeon's visual estimate of the heart's pumping ability matches the more precise measurement from an ultrasound (TEE) during open-heart surgery. About 70 adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine will take part. The goal…

This study tests a 3D-printed 'oxygen support cage' placed over the patient's head during cataract surgery. The cage lifts surgical drapes off the face, which may reduce feelings of suffocation and anxiety. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing…

This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapy that combines tapping on acupressure points with focused thoughts, can reduce pain intensity, pain-related worrying, and emotional distress in nursing students who suffer from painful periods. Participants are…

This study tests whether 8 weekly group sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), led by a nurse, can help people with schizophrenia improve social thinking, emotion control, and mental flexibility. 64 participants will be split into two groups: one gets ACT plus usual…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence-powered digital education program can reduce the severity of radiodermatitis (skin irritation from radiation) and improve quality of life in women with breast cancer. 38 patients will be randomly assigned to either receive the A…

This study will test a mindfulness-based education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it reduces diabetes-related distress and helps people feel more empowered to manage their condition. 70 participants will take part in group sessions that combine min…

This study tests whether structured skin-to-skin contact with the baby, plus lavender aromatherapy for the mother, can lower stress and improve breastfeeding after an elective C-section. 150 mothers will be split into three groups: routine care, skin-to-skin only, or skin-to-skin…

This study looks at whether using AI-made videos to show patients what happens during knee replacement surgery can lower their anxiety and fear of moving after the operation. About 150 adults aged 55 and older who are scheduled for knee replacement will take part. Half will get s…

This study tests a technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping, to help women who have had unsuccessful IVF treatments. The goal is to see if EFT can reduce feelings of fatigue, hopelessness, and stigma. The study will involve 80 women, with half receiving EFT…

This study tests whether a mindfulness training program can reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnant women who did not plan or want their pregnancy but chose to continue it. Researchers will randomly assign 68 women in Turkey to either the mindfulness training or a cont…

This study tests whether an 8-session mindfulness-based compassionate living program can help university students with painful periods feel less stress, less pain, and more in control. About 68 students will either take the training or receive no intervention. Researchers will me…

This study will test a psychoeducation program based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for 44 adults diagnosed with substance use disorder. The program aims to reduce feelings of social exclusion and hopelessness, and improve participants' ability to cope with relapse. Resear…

This study looks at whether using a weighted blanket can reduce nighttime leg cramps, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety and stress in pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will use the blanket for 14 days and compare results to a 14-day period without it. Th…

This study tests whether a smartphone app with artificial intelligence can help people on hemodialysis take better care of themselves. The app provides education on diet, fluid intake, and fistula care, and sends reminders. 76 patients will be randomly assigned to use the app or …

This study tests whether simple sensory methods—sacral massage, lavender aromatherapy, Turkish music, or watching an aquarium—can reduce labor pain and increase comfort and satisfaction in 200 women giving birth vaginally. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these fo…

This study compares three common pain relief methods for people having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery: numbing the surgical area with bupivacaine, a nerve block in the back (ESP block), or a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid. The goal is to see which method reduces p…

This study looks at whether doing a quick relaxation exercise and applying a cold pack before removing a chest tube can help reduce pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction. About 87 adults who had open-heart surgery and need a chest tube removed will take part. The goal is to …

This study will test whether listening to fairy tales, hearing stories in their mother's voice, or watching cartoons can reduce pain and improve comfort for children aged 1-7 during tracheostomy care in a palliative care clinic. Seventeen children will each try all three activiti…

This study tests whether pursed-lip breathing exercises, done twice daily with a toy, can improve breathing and readiness for hospital discharge in 66 children aged 3-4 with pneumonia. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels before and af…

This study will test a special rehabilitative nursing care program based on human caring theory for frail patients undergoing knee replacement and their caregivers. Researchers will compare the program to standard care in 50 patient-caregiver pairs. The goal is to see if the prog…

This study will test whether taking a break from digital devices and social media can help reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and improve sleep quality in young adults. One hundred participants who use social media at least 8 hours a day will be randomly assigned to a digital de…

This study tests whether Su Jok therapy—a technique using hand massage and seeds on specific points—can lower pain in newborns during a heel lance blood test. Sixty-six full-term babies will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy or standard care. Pain will be measured using…

This study tests whether listening to a guided imagery recording can reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep quality in people recovering from bariatric surgery. Seventy adults will be randomly assigned to either listen to the recording or receive standard care.…

This study tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based psychoeducation program for elderly people living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it can improve cognitive flexibility (the ability to adapt thinking) and reduce rumination (repetitive negative thoughts). Thirty-…

This study tests whether watching a 20-minute virtual reality video of a calming forest can reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep in people having bariatric surgery. Seventy patients will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard care. Resea…

This observational study will follow 140 women after vaginal delivery to see if using epidural pain relief during labor is linked to better postpartum recovery and mother-infant bonding. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure recovery quality and bonding in the first day …

This study tests whether playing an educational escape room game helps nursing students learn how to care for patients with urinary and bowel issues. Sixty second-year nursing students will either play the game or learn through traditional methods. Researchers will measure their …

This study will test five different types of tooth-colored fillings (bulk-fill composites) in 70 adults who need a cavity filled. The fillings use different technologies, like heating or sound waves, to see which one works best. Dentists will check the fillings right after placem…

This study tests whether a 10-week creative drama program can reduce gender role stress, aggression, and negative attitudes toward violence against women in men who survived the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. 75 married men aged 18-65 will be split into three groups: drama, film-watchi…

This study tests whether an 8-week digital literacy program can help teenagers who struggle with problematic internet use. Researchers will measure changes in internet habits, emotional control, and loneliness in 64 high school students. The goal is to see if teaching digital ski…

This study tests whether a nurse navigation program, starting at 28-32 weeks of pregnancy and continuing until 6 months after birth, can improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and motivation in first-time mothers. 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive the program or standar…

This study tests different ways to keep patients warm during laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 128 adults will be randomly assigned to receive no active warming, a warming blanket, warmed IV fluids, or both. Researchers will measure body temperature and blood markers of inflammat…