Cumhuriyet University

This trial tests whether a structured CBT-based program can strengthen psychological resilience and improve quality of life in adults with bipolar disorder who are in remission. Participants will attend sessions focused on psychoeducation, self-management, and coping strategies. …

This trial tests whether an all-in-one dental isolation system called Isolite is more comfortable for children than the traditional rubber dam during cavity treatment. Sixty-six kids aged 8 to 12 will try both methods in random order, and researchers will measure pain, comfort, a…

This study looked at whether rinsing the mouth with water after abdominal surgery helps reduce thirst discomfort and improve comfort and bowel movements. 98 adults who had elective abdominal surgery took part. Half rinsed their mouths with water after surgery, while the other hal…

This study tests whether playing motion-based video games (like virtual table tennis or bowling) or practicing a relaxation technique called autogenic relaxation can improve psychological well-being and life engagement in older adults living in nursing homes. Participants aged 65…

This study tested a nurse-led home care guide for stroke patients to help with daily activities. The goal was to see if the guide could reduce the burden on caregivers and improve their quality of life. The study involved 60 caregivers of stroke patients who were cared for at hom…

This study looked at 50 adults having heart bypass surgery to see if one sedative (dexmedetomidine) causes less confusion after surgery than another (midazolam). The goal was to find a way to reduce postoperative delirium, a common problem after heart surgery. Researchers checked…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The goal is to find which block provides better pain relief while reducing the risk of temporary diaphragm paralysis, a common side effect. Thirty adults having shoulder surgery will…

This completed study tested whether breastfeeding or kangaroo care (skin-to-skin holding) before a routine heel prick blood test can lower pain and increase comfort in healthy full-term newborns. Researchers randomly assigned 120 babies to one of three groups: breastfeeding, kang…

This study tested three biocompatible materials—TheraCal PT, Biodentin, and MTA—for reducing pain after a pulpotomy (removing the inner pulp) in 51 adults with severe toothache. Participants rated their pain before and up to 7 days after treatment. The goal is to find which mater…

This study tested whether electrostimulation and compression can reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in people with gastrointestinal cancer who developed peripheral neuropathy from oxaliplatin chemotherapy. 140 patients were split into four groups: control, electrostimu…

This study tested whether giving older adults structured education on eye drop use and self-care after cataract surgery improves recovery. Eighty participants aged 65 to 85 were split into two groups: one received routine care, the other added periodic education sessions. Researc…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch — a gentle, non-medical hands-on technique — can help first-time mothers feel less pain and anxiety during labour. Eighty women were split into two groups: one received therapeutic touch, the other standard care. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive hand technique—given during vaginal birth can lower pain, anxiety, and feelings of a traumatic birth. Sixty-six pregnant women with low-risk pregnancies took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and trauma…

This study tested whether progressive relaxation exercises and planned training can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort in women after cesarean section. 129 new mothers participated, performing breathing and muscle relaxation exercises starting the day after surgery. Resear…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one works better for pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. 90 adults received either a modified thoracoabdominal nerve block (M-TAPA) or a standard transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. Researchers measured p…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses to visit a museum during chemotherapy could help reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 64 patients were split into two groups: one received routine care, while the other also took a 20-minute virtual museum tour each week for…

This study looked at different ways to clean a tooth during a root canal to see which one causes the least pain afterward. 80 healthy adults with a dead tooth in the lower jaw received one of several disinfection methods. Their pain was checked at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours, and aga…

This study tested whether virtual museum visits using VR glasses during hemodialysis can reduce symptoms and anxiety. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to either a virtual museum tour or standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach improves well-being …

This study tested two different ways to numb the arm and shoulder during shoulder surgery to see which provides better pain relief and less impact on breathing. Thirty adults having shoulder arthroscopy received either a combination of two nerve blocks or a single block. Research…

This study compared two ways to manage pain after shoulder surgery: a combination of two nerve blocks (suprascapular and infraclavicular) versus a single block (serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block). Thirty adults having arthroscopic shoulder surgery received one o…

This study compared three different nerve block techniques to manage pain after video-assisted chest surgery. Forty-five adults having a wedge resection or biopsy received one of three blocks using the numbing medicine bupivacaine. Researchers measured pain scores and total paink…

This study tested whether motion-controlled video games in virtual reality could help people with long COVID feel better. 79 participants either played VR games or did standard exercises. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, mood, and quality of life to see if the VR approach was …

This study tests whether a teaching approach called ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) can improve nursing students' ability to perform cardiovascular physical exams. One hundred second-year nursing students will receive either standard training or standard tra…

This study investigates whether a set of genes and proteins called the Hippo-YAP pathway, along with related microRNAs, are involved in preterm birth. Researchers analyzed blood, placenta, and uterine tissue from women who had cesarean deliveries either at full term or after spon…

This study looked at whether inserting a central line into the neck vein affects brain pressure in 50 ICU patients on breathing machines. Doctors used ultrasound to measure the nerve sheath at the back of the eye before and after the procedure. The goal was to see if this simple …

This study checks if treating dental implants with UV light (photo-functionalization) reduces the amount of tiny titanium particles they release into the body. Titanium implants can corrode over time, possibly causing inflammation or other problems. Researchers will measure titan…

This study tested a web-based program with nurse support to see if it helps adults aged 30-70 learn more about cancer screening. 136 people took part, with half using the program and half getting usual information. The goal was to see if the program improved knowledge, attitudes,…

This study measured two proteins, Dkk-1 and sFRP5, in the gum fluid of 99 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers collected samples before and after non-surgical periodontal treatment (deep cleaning) to see if these proteins change with treatment. The …

This study looked at how core endurance, finger grip strength, and fatigue relate to hand function in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers measured these factors in 113 participants. The goal was to better understand these connections, which could help guide future treat…

This study looked at 78 children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 6 to 12 to see how well they could sense the position of their trunk (body awareness) and how that relates to their trunk control and ability to do daily tasks independently. Researchers used simple devices to measure…

This study measured 14 trace elements in blood samples from 40 women with endometriosis, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or healthy controls. Researchers wanted to see if levels of elements like iron, selenium, or lead differ between these groups. The goal is to find clues th…

This study looked at whether counting protein and fat, in addition to carbohydrates, helps control blood sugar after meals in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Eleven teens using insulin pumps ate standard and high-fat-high-protein meals, and their blood sugar, hormones, and fatt…