Firat University

This study investigates whether having a full bladder during intrauterine insemination (IUI) can improve pregnancy rates. The idea is that a full bladder straightens the uterus, making it easier to place sperm correctly using ultrasound guidance. The trial compares this approach …

This study investigates whether adding whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) to a calorie-restricted diet improves body composition and metabolic health in women with obesity. Participants follow an 8-week diet plan, with half also receiving twice-weekly 20-minute WB-…

This pilot study tested whether adding krill oil to standard metformin therapy improves metabolic health in women with PCOS and obesity. Fifty-four women were split into three groups: metformin alone, krill oil alone, or both together for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in …

This completed trial tested two dental filling materials, Biodentine and Theracal PT, in 61 adults with deep tooth decay. The goal was to see if these materials could save the tooth and prevent the need for root canal treatment. Participants received a single treatment, and their…

This study tested a 4-week mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program for mothers who were not exclusively breastfeeding. The program combined breastfeeding training with mindfulness techniques like meditation. Researchers measured breastfeeding awareness and self-efficacy…

This study tested whether a low-histamine version of the Mediterranean diet could help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) feel better. 51 adults were split into three groups: one followed the low-histamine Mediterranean diet, another a standard Mediterranean …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles for relaxation could lower stress, anxiety, and fatigue in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. Sixty nurses from a hospital in Turkey took part. The goal was to see if a short VR break could help ease the mental and physi…

This study looked at 27 women with knee osteoarthritis who received a single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection followed by a 6-week home exercise program. Researchers measured hip and knee strength and pain levels over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this combination could re…

This study looked at whether a simple hand massage can lower anxiety and boost comfort in people who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Ninety adults took part, and researchers measured their anxiety and comfort levels after the massage. The goal was to see if this gentle touch…

This study tested whether spraying ice-cold mentholated water can ease thirst, dry mouth, and nausea in 90 adults recovering from rhinoplasty (nose job). Participants received the spray after surgery, and researchers measured their comfort and vital signs like heart rate and bloo…

This study tested Sujok therapy, a technique where seeds are placed on specific points on the hands, to see if it reduces pain and anxiety in cancer patients getting a port catheter for chemotherapy. 90 patients were split into three groups: one received real Sujok, one received …

This study tested whether listening to educational podcasts can help people with high blood pressure follow their treatment plan and manage their own health better. 94 adults with hypertension were randomly assigned to either listen to podcasts or receive routine care. The goal w…

This study looked at how doing isometric exercises (holding a muscle still) at different knee angles affects balance, body awareness, and daily movements in healthy adults. Thirty people aged 18-26 did an 8-week training program. The goal was to find which knee angles work best f…

This study examined whether levels of Phoenixin-14, a natural molecule with anti-inflammatory effects, can predict which sepsis patients in the ICU are most likely to die. Researchers measured Phoenixin-14 in the blood of 77 adults with septic shock and compared it to standard ma…

This study looked at 80 severely obese adults having laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss surgery). Researchers measured heart electrical activity and blood pressure as patients were moved into different positions during the operation. The goal was to understand how posit…

This completed study looked at whether the sedative dexmedetomidine can protect blood vessel lining during rhinoplasty. 90 patients received either standard anesthesia or dexmedetomidine plus anesthesia. Researchers measured two blood markers of vessel damage to see if dexmedetom…