Firat University

This study aims to understand how two common types of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medications affect patients' physical fitness, muscle strength, and feelings of fatigue. Researchers will compare 40 adults with RA who have been taking either anti-TNF-α drugs or other non-TNF-α drug…

This study is testing whether a complementary therapy called 'therapeutic touch' can help reduce stress and improve comfort for people receiving hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure. Researchers will compare 60 patients, with half receiving the gentle touch therapy sessions …

This study will test whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, hands-on complementary therapy—can help reduce agitation, pain, and stress hormone levels in patients staying in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will compare 60 ICU patients, with half receiving the touch therapy…

This study aims to see if two simple distraction techniques—fake coughing or squeezing a stress ball—can help reduce pain for patients undergoing a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. The procedure is used to diagnose blood cancers and other diseases but can be painful. Researcher…

This study aims to understand what factors affect arm and shoulder function in people who play string instruments like violin or guitar. Researchers will compare 34 musicians to 34 people who don't play any instrument, measuring things like posture, joint flexibility, pain, and p…