Cumhuriyet University

This study compared three different nerve blocks to see which one works best for controlling pain after video-assisted lung surgery. Forty-five adults having lung biopsies or wedge resections took part. The goal was to find the most effective technique to reduce pain and the need…

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 front tooth received one of several cleaning methods. Their pain was checked at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours, and again after a week…

This study tested whether taking a virtual museum tour during dialysis can help reduce common symptoms like fatigue and anxiety. Sixty adults on long-term hemodialysis were randomly assigned to either view a virtual museum or receive standard care. The goal was to see if this sim…

This study looked at whether teaching women relaxation exercises and providing planned training after a cesarean section (C-section) could help reduce pain, anxiety, and improve overall comfort. 129 new mothers participated. The results suggest these simple techniques may offer a…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to control pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. 90 adults received either an M-TAPA or TAP block, and their pain scores and need for extra pain medicine were compared. The goal was to see which block provides better pain re…

This study tested two different numbing injections to see which one works better for pain after chest surgery. Forty adults having a type of keyhole chest surgery were included. The goal was to find the best way to keep patients comfortable after the operation.

This study looked at 30 adults who had shoulder surgery to see which nerve block method works better for pain. One group got a combination of two nerve blocks, the other got a single block near the shoulder blade. The goal was to measure pain scores and how much extra pain medici…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch — a gentle, non-medical hands-on technique — can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve attitudes about childbirth in first-time mothers having a vaginal delivery. 80 women were split into two groups: one received therapeutic touch during…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-medical hand technique—applied during vaginal birth can help reduce pain, anxiety, and the feeling of a traumatic birth. Sixty-six pregnant women with low-risk pregnancies took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety l…

This study tested whether playing motion-controlled virtual reality games could reduce pain, fatigue, and mood problems in people with long COVID. 79 adults with ongoing symptoms for at least 8 weeks after a positive COVID test took part. The VR exercise was compared to standard …

This study looked at whether electrostimulation and compression can reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in people with gastrointestinal cancer who are on oxaliplatin chemotherapy. 140 patients were split into four groups: control, electrostimulation only, compression on…

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. The results showed that oral rinsing can be a simple, safe way to ease…

This study looked at whether breastfeeding or kangaroo care (skin-to-skin holding) before a heel prick blood test can reduce pain and improve comfort in healthy newborns. 120 babies born by cesarean section were randomly assigned to breastfeeding, kangaroo care, or standard care.…

This study tested whether visiting a virtual museum using VR glasses during chemotherapy can reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 64 patients receiving chemotherapy were split into two groups: one group wore VR glasses to tour a virtual museum for about 20 minutes per session over …

This study tested two different ways to numb the arm and shoulder during shoulder surgery to see which provides better pain relief and less risk of temporary diaphragm paralysis (which can affect breathing). Thirty adults having shoulder arthroscopy received either a combination …

This study looked at how core endurance, finger grip strength, and fatigue are connected to hand function in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers measured these factors in 113 participants, including healthy controls. The goal was to better understand these relation…

This study tested whether giving older adults (ages 65-85) extra, structured education after cataract surgery helps them use their eye drops correctly and recover better. Half of the 80 participants received this education, while the other half got standard care. Researchers meas…

This study looked at whether counting protein and fat in addition to carbohydrates helps manage blood sugar after meals in 11 adolescents with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps. Participants ate different high-fat, high-protein meals and their blood sugar responses were track…

This study looked at whether placing a standard IV line in the neck (internal jugular vein) changes pressure inside the skull in patients on breathing machines in the ICU. Researchers used an ultrasound to measure the optic nerve sheath diameter, a marker of brain pressure, befor…

This study looked at how well children with cerebral palsy (CP) can sense the position of their trunk, and how that relates to their ability to control their body and perform daily tasks. Researchers measured trunk position sense, trunk control, and functional independence in 78 …

This study looked at two proteins, Dkk-1 and sFRP5, in the fluid around gums to see if they change after non-surgical gum treatment. 99 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis took part. Researchers measured these proteins before and after treatment to learn more a…

This study measured 14 different trace elements (like iron, selenium, and lead) in the blood of 40 women — some with endometriosis, some with ovarian or endometrial cancer, and some healthy. Researchers wanted to see if certain element levels are higher or lower in these conditio…