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 web-based education program to help mothers of children aged 0-3 prevent common home accidents like falls, burns, and poisoning. 140 mothers in Turkey will either receive the online program or standard care. The goal is to see if the program boosts mothers' con…

This study tests whether a special infrared light that makes veins easier to see can help lung cancer patients feel less pain and more comfort when getting an IV for chemotherapy. About 160 patients will be randomly assigned to either standard IV placement or the infrared-assiste…

This study looks at whether giving first-time mothers a virtual tour of the delivery room using a QR code can reduce their fear of childbirth and help them feel more ready. About 100 pregnant women between 28-32 weeks will watch three videos showing the delivery room, admission p…

This study looks at whether gardening activities can lower stress and improve well-being for people caring for someone on hemodialysis. 82 caregivers will be split into two groups: one group will garden once a week for 12 weeks, while the other group receives no extra help. The g…

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

This study looks at whether giving a pacifier dipped in breast milk before and during a routine eye exam can lower pain and improve comfort for premature babies. About 56 preterm infants born before 32 weeks will take part. Half will get the breast milk pacifier, and the other ha…

This study looks at why some people's teeth heal better after root canal treatment than others. Researchers will check the genes of 96 adults with chronic tooth infections to see if certain genetic differences affect healing. Participants get standard root canal care and follow-u…

This study looks at five different single-shade tooth-colored filling materials used to repair cavities between teeth. Researchers will check how well each filling holds up over 12 months in 45 adults. The goal is to see which material works best and lasts longest.

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 with 45 adults checks if natural melatonin levels in saliva influence pain and sleep quality after root canal treatment. Each person gets one tooth treated in the morning and another in the afternoon. Pain and sleep are measured with simple questionnaires to see if tim…

This study looks at how non-surgical gum treatment (scaling and root planing) changes certain bone-related substances in the blood of people with advanced gum disease (Stage III periodontitis). Sixteen adults will receive the treatment, and their blood will be tested before and a…