Ataturk University

This study looks at whether a special light-activated dye can kill more bacteria and reduce pain after root canal treatment. Fifty adults with infected teeth will receive either standard care or the light therapy. The goal is to see if this simple addition improves healing and co…

This study tests a 3-month web-based education program for mothers of children aged 0-3. The program teaches how to prevent common home accidents like falls, burns, and poisoning. 140 mothers in Turkey will be randomly assigned to either the web program or usual care. Researchers…

This study investigates whether foot massage using a roller can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. About 80 adults receiving certain chemotherapy drugs will either receive foot massage twice daily for three weeks or continue with routine care. The goal i…

This study tests whether a special infrared light can help nurses see veins better when placing IVs in lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to reduce pain, improve comfort, and strengthen trust between patients and nurses. About 160 patients will take part, wi…

This study tests whether giving first-time mothers a virtual tour of the delivery room through QR codes can reduce their fear of childbirth, increase readiness, and improve vaginal birth rates and breastfeeding confidence. One hundred pregnant women between 28-32 weeks will watch…

This study tests whether giving premature babies a pacifier dipped in breast milk during eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity can reduce pain and improve comfort. About 56 infants born before 32 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or the pacifier. …

This study tests if adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one can improve pain control and recovery after hip replacement surgery. About 60 adults having hip surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard block plus the extra bl…

This study tests whether gardening activities (horticultural therapy) can lower stress, improve well-being, and reduce the burden on people caring for hemodialysis patients. 82 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either a 12-week gardening program or no intervention. Research…

This study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup influences how well a tooth infection heals after root canal treatment. Researchers will collect saliva samples from 96 adults with chronic apical periodontitis and analyze specific genes related to inflammation and bone repai…

This study looks at whether non-surgical gum cleaning (scaling and root planing) can change levels of certain bone-related substances in the blood of people with advanced gum disease. Sixteen adults with stage III periodontitis will receive the treatment, and their blood will be …

This study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup influences how well a dental treatment called vital pulp therapy works for saving teeth with pulpitis (tooth nerve inflammation). Researchers will collect saliva from 96 participants to analyze specific genes, then track treat…

This study looks at how the body's natural melatonin levels affect pain and sleep quality after root canal treatment. Forty-five adults will each get two root canals—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Researchers will measure melatonin in saliva before each treatment an…

This study compares four new single-shade universal resin composites to a conventional composite for filling class 2 cavities (between teeth). 45 adults will receive 180 fillings, which will be evaluated at 6 and 12 months by blinded dentists using standard criteria. The goal is …