Atlas University

This study tested whether Benson relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality in cancer patients. 72 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to do relaxation exercises or receive a sleep hygiene booklet. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could help with slee…

This study tested whether art therapy or mandala coloring can reduce anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to either draw with their eyes closed or color a mandala design during treatment. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and afte…

This study tested two treatments for chronic tailbone pain (coccygodynia) in 100 adults. One group received osteopathic manual therapy—gentle hands-on techniques to mobilize the tailbone and relax muscles—over 6 weeks. The other group got a nerve block injection guided by X-ray. …

This study tested three types of hand exercises in 81 people who had a stroke: sensory exercises, motor exercises, and a combination of both. The goal was to see which approach best improved hand strength, dexterity, and reaction time. Results suggest that combining sensory and m…

This completed study tested whether progressive relaxation exercises could help patients sleep better after urological surgery. Two adults aged 18 or older, with no sleep disorders, practiced tensing and relaxing muscles while focusing on breathing. The goal was to see if this si…

This study tested if dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce jaw pain in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). 40 adults with jaw pain for at least 3 months were randomly assigned to receive either dry needling or standard physical therapy. The …

This completed study tested two different rehabilitation approaches for chronic neck pain: manual therapy (hands-on mobilization) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (using tools). Twenty-four adults with neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks received treatment three t…

This study tested whether doing Pilates online with a live instructor could help women with painful periods. Thirty-four women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised sessions over eight weeks. Researchers measured pain, other symptoms, and trunk muscle endurance to …

This study tested whether adding a special breathing exercise, called expiratory muscle training, to standard chest physiotherapy helps children with asthma. Thirty children aged 8 to 18 were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus the breathing exercise, …

This study tested whether a warm water foot bath (38-40°C for 10 minutes) can help manage fever and pain in children aged 1-5 who came to the emergency room with a fever of 38.3°C or higher. All 60 children also received standard paracetamol. The goal was to see if the foot bath …

This study tested whether photodynamic therapy (PDT) — a light-activated disinfection method — can reduce pain after root canal treatment. 95 adults with infected back teeth received either standard cleaning or PDT-enhanced cleaning. Researchers measured pain levels and painkille…

This study tested whether a melatonin skin patch can improve sleep quality in 60 patients who had urological surgery. Patients wore a patch that slowly released melatonin to help regulate their sleep cycle. The goal was to see if this simple approach could reduce sleep problems c…

This study tested whether supervised breathing exercises could reduce pain, shortness of breath, and improve daily function in 58 terminal-stage cancer patients receiving palliative care. One group did diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing with a physiotherapist, while the other…

This study tested whether 8 weeks of respiratory muscle training using a special breathing device could improve lung function and muscle strength in 30 children aged 8-18 who had a kidney transplant at least 6 months earlier. The training involved both inspiratory and expiratory …

This completed study looked at whether carrying a weapon affects thinking and reaction speed. Researchers tested 82 public employees — 41 armed and 41 unarmed — using light-based reaction tasks and memory tests. The goal was to see if the demands of armed duty change how quickly …

This completed study looked at whether a hybrid training model—using sponge models, chicken tissue, and virtual reality—can improve midwifery students' confidence and reduce anxiety when learning episiotomy repair. Fifty-one third-year students took part, first practicing on spon…

This study looked at whether a 10-week physical activity awareness program could help inactive young adults (ages 18-25) move more and improve their fitness. Some participants also took a weekly group exercise class. The goal was to see if learning about activity habits leads to …

This study looked at how children with autism and typically developing children perform physical tasks like standing still or walking when they also have to do a thinking task at the same time. Researchers tested 90 children aged 5 to 16 using a balance board and a walking app. T…