Ege University

This study tests whether giving tranexamic acid right after delivery during a repeat cesarean section can reduce blood loss. Researchers will enroll 204 low-risk women having their second or third C-section. They will also monitor the babies' health to ensure the drug is safe.

This study tests whether teaching patients a gentle, circular belly massage (called effleurage) before abdominal surgery can help prevent constipation after the operation. About 42 adults having abdominal surgery will be split into two groups: one learns the massage technique and…

This study tests whether showing a short educational video before a subcutaneous injection can reduce anxiety and crying in children aged 3 to 6 with leukemia. Sixty children will be split into three groups: video plus emotional preparation, emotional preparation alone, or standa…

This study tests whether listening to calming music or using virtual reality can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children aged 6-12 with leukaemia who need care for painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. Forty-five children will be randomly assigned to a music group, a VR …

This study tests whether a simple, video-guided mindfulness breathing program can improve quality of life and mental well-being in people with breast cancer. Fifty participants who have completed chemotherapy will either practice daily 5-minute breathing exercises for 6 weeks or …

This study tests whether adding dual-task exercises (combining physical movements with mental tasks) to standard physiotherapy, delivered via telerehabilitation, can reduce pain and improve jaw function in young adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Thirty partic…

This study will test a virtual reality program called 'Health for My Feet' for people with type 2 diabetes. The program aims to teach foot care through VR goggles and includes weekly reminder messages. Researchers will compare foot care knowledge, self-care habits, and foot healt…

This study looks at two simple, drug-free methods—Helfer Skin Tap (gentle tapping near the injection site) and vibration—to see if they can lower pain and fear in children aged 5-10 getting a shot in the emergency room. About 186 children will be randomly assigned to one of these…

This study tests whether a nurse-led early mobilization protocol helps people recover better after elective colorectal surgery. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to either the early mobilization plan or standard care. The goal is to see if early, guided movement improves wa…

This study tests whether a mobile education app based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory can improve comfort and well-being for people living with a stoma. About 68 adults scheduled for stoma surgery will be randomly assigned to use the app plus standard care, or standard care alone. Th…

This study looks at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video can help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain and fear when getting an IV. About 150 kids having day surgery will be randomly placed into one of three groups: watching an aquarium video, a kaleidoscope video, or ge…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training can improve how paramedic students handle crush syndrome, a serious condition from disasters. Researchers will compare VR simulation to traditional lectures in 61 second-year students. The goal is to see if VR boosts knowledg…

This study follows 280 older adults (65+) who visit the emergency room after a simple fall but are not hospitalized. Researchers want to see how often their ability to do daily tasks like bathing or dressing declines in the month after the fall. Participants answer questions abou…