Ege University

This study tested two dental materials, ProRoot MTA and Biofactor MTA, for a procedure called direct pulp capping that aims to save the nerve in a permanent tooth after it has been exposed. Eighty people aged 13 to 65 with a tooth needing this treatment were randomly assigned to …

This study tested two types of bone graft materials (alloplastic and xenograft) to rebuild lost jawbone in the back of the lower jaw. Twenty adults with missing teeth and not enough bone for dental implants received both graft types in different sides of their jaw. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether virtual care (checking in online) helps children with asthma manage their condition and feel better. 97 children and their families used a daily diary to track symptoms like wheezing and coughing, and sent it to researchers every 4 weeks. The goal was…

This study looked at whether taking probiotics alongside regular diabetes medications can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers enrolled 77 people aged 35-65. The goal was to see if changing gut bacteria with probiotics cou…

This study tested whether watching a virtual reality (VR) educational animation before surgery could reduce fear and pain in children aged 5 to 12. 74 children were randomly assigned to either the VR group or standard care. While overall fear scores were similar between groups, c…

This study looked at whether applying kinesio tape to the lower back during labor can reduce back pain, improve a mother's confidence in giving birth, and increase comfort after delivery. 75 pregnant women in active labor took part. Researchers measured pain levels at different s…

This study looked at whether wearing earplugs and an eye mask during an MRI scan can lower anxiety in adults with chest, neck, brain, or joint injuries. 72 people having their first MRI were given these simple tools, and researchers measured their blood pressure, heart rate, brea…

This study looked at whether practicing real-life tasks (like standing up, walking, and picking up objects) helps people who have had a stroke improve their balance, walking, daily activities, and quality of life. 28 stroke survivors took part. The results suggest that task-orien…

This study tested a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to reduce self-stigma in adults with gambling disorder. 26 participants were split into two groups: one received four sessions of self-stigma-focused CBT, while the other did not. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-six adults with Parkinson's and swallowing problems were split into two groups, receiving either 5 Hz or 10 Hz stimu…

This study looked at whether holding a baby skin-to-skin or cheek-to-cheek can help control pain during and after episiotomy repair (stitches after birth). 155 healthy new mothers were randomly assigned to skin-to-skin contact, cheek contact, or standard care. Results showed that…

This study tested whether a special education program could help people on dialysis manage their severe itching and improve their quality of life. 104 adults with kidney failure and chronic itching took part. Some received two face-to-face teaching sessions with a booklet, while …

This study looked at whether doing physical and mental tasks at the same time (dual-task training) can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. 34 participants completed the program. The goal was to see if this training could improve balance, reduce fear of falling, boost t…

This study tested whether adding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to standard exercise can reduce fatigue, pain, and improve walking in people with postpolio syndrome. 26 adults who had polio earlier in life and now have new symptoms took part. Half got TMS plus exercise, …

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard balance training helps people with vestibular migraine, a condition causing dizziness and balance problems. Forty adults were split into two groups: one did only home exercises, the other added VR session…

This study tested a 9-hour online childbirth education program for 80 pregnant women. Those who took the class felt more positive about birth, were less afraid, and felt more prepared compared to women who only had routine checkups. The program is a simple way to support expectin…

This study tested three non-drug treatments—cognitive behavioral therapy, a breathing exercise, and psychoeducation—to see which best reduces the distress caused by tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Seventy adults with tinnitus were randomly assigned to one of the three approaches.…

This study looked at whether a 10-week Zumba dance program can reduce body fat and improve flexibility in healthy 8-year-old children. About 115 kids took part, and researchers measured their body fat and flexibility before and after the program. The goal was to see if boys and g…

This study looked at whether practicing two tasks at the same time (like walking while talking) can improve balance, walking, thinking, and tiredness in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 26 people with MS took part. The training focused on everyday activities to see if it made…

This study tested whether a midwife touching the fetal head during the pushing phase of labor can shorten that phase and improve early mother-baby interaction. Sixty-eight first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies took part. The approach is free, simple, and aims to make deliv…

This study looked at how well porcelain-covered titanium dental crowns hold up when made by two different methods: traditional casting and modern computer-aided milling. 27 people received these crowns and were checked at several points over 18 months for appearance, function, an…

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) can help people who have difficulty imagining movements (low imagery ability) get more out of mental practice. Thirty-two healthy young men did leg exercises while using VR, watching movements, or just imagining them. The goal was…

This study looked at whether a 6-week psychological resilience workshop could help first-year university students feel better after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. 32 students took part, with some attending the workshop and others not. The workshop used talking, drawing, and group…

This study looked at how often anxiety and depression occur in teenage girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers tracked 42 teens aged 15-19 to see if symptoms changed after 6 months of taking birth control pills. The goal was to highlight mental health needs that …

This study tested whether new mothers (primiparas) who share a hospital room with an experienced, successful breastfeeding mother feel more confident about breastfeeding. 128 mothers took part. The experienced mothers received brief training and then provided peer support. The st…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that provides breastfeeding counselling and motivational messages can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer and face fewer problems. Sixty new mothers were split into two groups: one received the app-based support, the other got stan…

This study watched 50 men having prostate surgery to see if the special positions used in robotic surgery increase pressure on the breathing tube and cause more sore throats or hoarseness. Half had robotic surgery, half had open surgery. The goal was to learn how to prevent throa…

This study looked at how long healthy men should chew caffeinated gum to get caffeine into their blood quickly. Thirty men chewed gum containing 300 mg of caffeine for either 5 or 10 minutes on separate days. Researchers measured caffeine levels in their blood over three hours to…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training helps nurses learn CPR better than traditional methods. Sixty nurses from emergency and intensive care units were split into two groups: one used VR headsets for a hands-on CPR scenario, the other learned through standard tr…