Bahçeşehir University

This study compares two non-drug treatments for chronic low back pain: Pilates exercises alone versus Pilates plus a hands-on technique called myofascial release. About 30 adults aged 18-45 with pain lasting at least 3 months will participate for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure…

This study looks at whether adding mental imagery (picturing movements in your mind) to standard core exercises can reduce pain, improve function, and boost sleep in people with long-term low back pain. About 42 adults will either do core exercises alone or combine them with watc…

This study looks at whether a 12-week strengthening exercise program (done at home or in person) can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, and thinking skills in adults with compensated liver cirrhosis. About 20 participants aged 40-65 will be randomly assigned to one of two exer…

This study tests whether eye exercises and gentle neck stretches can reduce pain and improve daily life for office workers with neck pain. About 66 adults aged 25-50 who work at computers at least 4 hours a day will be split into three groups: one doing eye exercises, one adding …

This study tests whether a mild electrical pulse to the ear (called taVNS) can temporarily improve thinking skills like memory and attention in healthy adults aged 18-30. Each of the 60 participants will receive both the real stimulation and a fake (sham) version in separate sess…

This study reviews medical records of 120 adults with low back pain who completed 15 sessions of physical therapy. Researchers will group patients based on their MRI results (disc herniation, disc degeneration, or normal findings) to see if certain types of back pain respond bett…

This study looks at whether imagining hand movements or watching videos of them can help strengthen the non-dominant hand in healthy adults. Sixty participants will be split into three groups: one that watches videos and imagines movements, one that only imagines movements, and a…

This study looks at how a common sign of hip weakness (Trendelenburg sign) is connected to spine mechanics and MRI findings in people with low back pain. Researchers will examine 120 adults aged 18-65 who have had low back pain and recent MRI scans. The goal is to better understa…

This study looks at whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in office workers. 25 adults aged 20-55 who work at a desk will take part. They will learn proper desk setup and do simple exercises, then researchers will…