Bahçeşehir University

This study tests whether adding myofascial release (a manual therapy that loosens tight connective tissue) to Pilates exercises works better than Pilates alone for chronic low back pain. Thirty adults aged 18-45 with pain lasting at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one…

This study tests whether eye exercises, alone or combined with gentle neck self-massage, can reduce pain and improve daily life for office workers with neck pain. 66 participants will be split into three groups and followed for 6 weeks. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways …

This study looks at whether a 12-week strengthening exercise program can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, and cognitive function in people with compensated liver cirrhosis. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to either face-to-face or home-based exercise sessions t…

This study looks at whether adding action observation therapy—watching short exercise videos—to standard core exercises can reduce pain, improve function, and enhance sleep in people with non-specific low back pain. Forty-two adults with chronic low back pain will be split into t…

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 a simple hip weakness test (the Trendelenburg sign) is linked to spine problems seen on MRI in people with low back pain. Researchers will check MRI scans and measure hip strength in 120 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to better understand how hip fu…

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 tests whether a mild electrical pulse to the ear (called taVNS) can temporarily improve thinking skills like attention and memory 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 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…