Bahçeşehir University

This study looks at whether giving athletes specific instructions on how to focus their attention during jumps can help them land more safely and reduce knee injury risk. Researchers will study 36 young female athletes who have a knee alignment issue called dynamic knee valgus. T…

This study investigates whether adding the steroid dexamethasone to a standard ultrasound-guided nerve block (transversalis fascia plane block) can improve pain control after cesarean delivery. Researchers will compare opioid use, pain scores, and recovery quality in women who re…

This study tested whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can help men with premature ejaculation. 102 men received either real or sham stimulation three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured heart rate variability and sexual functi…

This study tested a 4-week mental imagery training program in 34 adults (17 with chronic neck pain, 17 healthy). The training involved imagining neck movements to retrain the brain. Researchers measured pain, movement accuracy, fear of movement, and brain activity before and afte…

This study looked at whether special neck exercises could help people with long-term jaw joint (TMJ) pain. Thirty adults with TMJ complaints for over three months took part. Researchers measured pain, jaw movement, and neck motion before and after the exercises. The goal was to s…

This study follows 110 adults having elective laparoscopic gallbladder surgery to see if eating a Mediterranean diet beforehand is linked to faster bowel recovery after the operation. Researchers measure diet adherence with a questionnaire and then track when bowel sounds, gas, a…

This study looks at whether combining two types of attention-focus instructions (internal and external) in the same session helps stroke survivors improve arm function more than using them one after the other. It involves 36 adults who had a stroke within the past 6 months. The g…

This observational study at Bahçeşehir University will test whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in 25 office workers aged 20-55. Participants will attend a one-day training, get a brochure with exercise videos v…

This study compared muscle oxygen levels in the thigh muscle of 34 people with and without knee osteoarthritis. Participants did a simple squat exercise while a device measured oxygen in the muscle. The goal was to understand how knee OA affects muscle function and recovery, whic…

This study looked at 30 living liver donors to see how well nerve blocks (interfascial plane blocks) control pain after surgery. Researchers mapped where the blocks worked on the skin and checked pain levels and painkiller use in the first 24 hours. The goal is to better understa…

This study tested whether a specially designed storybook could improve nutrition habits in 70 healthy children aged 5-6. Researchers measured snack choices (fruit vs. cookies) before and after the storybook program. The goal was to see if storytelling can encourage healthier eati…

This study followed 150 adults who had a wisdom tooth removed to see how the surgery's difficulty and length affected their recovery and satisfaction. Researchers measured pain, swelling, and how well patients could open their mouths during the first week. The goal was to underst…

This completed study looked at whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) or doing controlled breathing exercises can improve physical performance and affect the nervous system. 64 healthy, moderately active men took part. The goal was to see how these two approaches co…

This study tested whether a single, quick chiropractic adjustment to the sacroiliac joint (the area where the spine meets the pelvis) could improve core stability in 60 healthy adults aged 18-40. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the adjustment or no treatment. Resul…

This study looked at how growing up in different cultures might affect the way people learn and move in a virtual reality (VR) environment. Forty-three healthy university students, some who lived mainly in their home country and others who lived abroad for at least ten years, com…