Hacettepe University

This study tested two non-surgical treatments for peri-implantitis, a gum disease that affects dental implants. Thirty-eight adults with deep gum pockets around their implants received either a titanium curette, an airflow device with erythritol powder, or both. Researchers measu…

This study looked at whether eating quinoa and buckwheat instead of rice or bulgur helps overweight adults lose weight and improve their gut bacteria. 148 healthy adults aged 25-45 with a BMI between 25 and 35 took part. Researchers measured weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and …

This study looked at whether combining clinical Pilates, nurse coaching, and peer group work could improve general health in older adults with type 2 diabetes. 48 people aged 65 and older were split into four groups and followed for 12 weeks. Researchers measured things like anxi…

This study tested whether adding a special manual therapy that targets the limbic system (the brain's emotion center) to standard physiotherapy can improve pain, jaw movement, balance, and quality of life in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Sixty adults with TM…

This study tested two different exercise approaches in 34 people aged 11–24 with idiopathic scoliosis and chronic low back pain. Researchers measured changes in back muscle tissue thickness, pain levels, and daily function. The goal was to see which exercise method works better f…

This study tested whether pelvic floor muscle training combined with patient education can improve genital and urinary symptoms in postmenopausal women. Fifty women participated in an 8-week program that included progressive exercises and information sessions. Researchers measure…

This study tested a new exercise method called Tendon Neuroplastic Training (TNT) in 26 wrestlers with shoulder tendinopathy. TNT uses a smartphone metronome to pace exercises, aiming to improve brain-muscle control. The goal was to see if it could boost shoulder function, balanc…

This study tested whether a web-based telerehabilitation program could help young adults with postural problems like forward head posture, lordosis, and kyphosis. Forty university students were split into two groups: one did home exercises on their own, and the other followed a g…

This pilot study tested whether a daily 1-minute group laughter exercise, called Laughie, could improve well-being in 20 earthquake survivors in Türkiye. Participants joined virtual sessions for 14 days and also practiced laughing with a recording twice a day. Researchers measure…

This study tested whether adding core-based massage and exercise to standard care helps children aged 7 to 15 with lower urinary tract symptoms. 42 children participated, receiving either standard urotherapy and biofeedback or the same plus abdominal and back massage and core exe…

This study looked at whether a single 40-minute exercise session could reduce neck pain and fatigue in workers with high ergonomic risk. 78 workers with chronic neck pain were split into three groups: aerobic exercise, combined aerobic and resistance exercise, or a control group …

This study tested a 4-week virtual reality-based back school program in 39 adults with chronic low back pain. Participants either used a VR headset for education or received standard verbal instruction, both followed by exercises. The goal was to see if VR could improve pain, dis…

This study looked at 98 adults who had kidney removal surgery to see which pain-blocking method works better: a paravertebral block or an external oblique intercostal block. Both are injections that numb nerves to reduce pain after surgery. The goal was to find which one leads to…

This study tested a 12-week self-management program for university students with chronic fatigue. The program taught skills like goal setting, time management, and stress coping. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, sleep quality, resilience, and daily balance. The goal was t…

This study tested a special nursing guideline for people with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The goal was to see if the guideline could help patients feel more confident, accept their device better, and be more satisfied with their care. Sixty adults who were abo…

This study looked at whether Botox injections can reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with chronic jaw muscle pain that didn't get better with standard treatments. Twenty-five participants received Botox injections into their jaw muscles. Researchers measured pain leve…

This study tested a Compensation-Based Problem-Solving Therapy in 52 stroke survivors to see if it improves their ability to perform daily activities, feel more confident, and enjoy a better quality of life. The therapy focuses on finding practical ways to work around stroke-rela…

This study tested two ways of doing exercise at home for people with high blood pressure. One group exercised with a live physiotherapist on video calls, while the other followed pre-recorded videos. Over 8 weeks, researchers measured changes in exercise capacity, blood pressure,…

This study looked at whether adding Thera-Band resistance bands to treadmill training helps stroke patients with depression, mobility, balance, and walking. Forty stroke survivors took part, with half doing treadmill training plus Thera-Band and the other half doing treadmill tra…

This study tested a personalized water exercise program for 12 children with cerebral palsy. Each child did both the water program and standard exercises for 16 weeks each. The goal was to see if fun, task-focused activities in water could improve their daily skills and participa…

This study tested whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality can help athletes overcome fear of re-injury and stick to their rehab after ACL surgery. Sixty professional football, volleyball, and basketball players took part. The goal was to see if this ap…

This study looked at whether telling patients to focus on the movement itself (external focus) or on their own muscles (internal focus) during rehab exercises changes thigh muscle activation after ACL reconstruction. 24 people who had ACL surgery with a hamstring graft took part.…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (TAP and TFP) to see which provides better pain relief after a hysterectomy. 77 women having the surgery received one of the blocks, and researchers measured their pain scores and how much opioid painkiller they needed. The goal was t…

This study tested a combined exercise program (aerobic, balance, coordination, and strengthening) in 30 children aged 7–12 with ADHD. The goal was to see if exercise improves motor skills, physical fitness, and thinking. The program lasted several weeks and included warm-up, main…

This study tested whether adding mental imagery (imagining movements) or action observation (watching movements) to standard physical therapy could help people with multiple sclerosis. 48 adults with MS took part. The goal was to see if these techniques improve walking distance, …

This study tested two methods for removing clear aligner attachments: one using special pliers followed by a drill, and the other using only a drill. Thirty-two adults who finished Invisalign treatment had each method tested on different sides of their mouth. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether practicing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) with different priorities can help people with Parkinson's disease. 30 participants completed various balance, walking, and thinking tests. The goal was to see if this training improves physical p…

This study tested whether a program of eye exercises could improve visual function and quality of life in 40 adults with refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Participants did 20-minute sessions three times a week for eight weeks, plus home exerc…

This study looked at whether playing in virtual reality (VR) can improve cognitive skills like attention and problem-solving in children with ADHD. Fourteen children aged 7-12 with stable medication took part. Researchers used a special test to measure thinking abilities before a…

This study tested whether using forced air warming on different body parts during cesarean sections can prevent hypothermia (low body temperature) and shivering in mothers. 35 pregnant women were divided into groups: warming lower body, upper body, whole body, or no warming. The …

This study tested a cognitive exercise therapy approach called BETY in 52 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The program combines exercises, pain management, and group activities to improve physical function and social well-being. Researchers compared it to a home…

This study tested whether online group exercise training could help children aged 6-18 with pacemakers become more active and improve their strength and quality of life. 36 children were split into two groups: one did online exercise sessions three times a week for eight weeks, w…

This study tested whether a daily 3-minute laughter practice (called a Laughie Prescription) could improve well-being, happiness, and post-traumatic stress in 50 nursing students who lived through the earthquake in Türkiye. Participants laughed for one minute in a group and then …

This study looked at how patients recover right after two different types of chest surgery: open surgery (thoracotomy) and keyhole surgery (VATS). Researchers measured fear of movement, pain, breathing difficulty, fatigue, and anxiety in 18 adults before they left the hospital. T…

This study tested whether switching the person doing chest compressions every one minute instead of every two minutes improves CPR quality and reduces fatigue. Eighteen healthcare workers performed CPR on a child-sized manikin under both rotation schedules. Researchers measured c…

This study looked at how adding a second task (like mental or physical activity) changes walking patterns in people with long-term neck pain compared to healthy adults. 42 participants (21 with neck pain, 21 without) wore a small sensor to measure their gait. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at how flatfoot (pes planus) changes the way people walk on flat ground and uphill. Researchers measured walking speed, step length, and hip movement in 30 healthy adults aged 18–35. The goal was to better understand these changes and help design better rehab pr…

This study looked at 40 healthy women ages 18-35 to see if different phases of the menstrual cycle affect walking patterns, pelvic movement, and sleep quality. Participants were tested during early follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases using a special walkway sensor and a slee…

This study looked at how different shoe heel heights affect walking patterns in 30 healthy adults aged 18-35. Participants walked barefoot, with 2 cm heels, and with 6 cm heels while sensors measured their gait and pelvic movements. The goal was to understand biomechanical change…

This completed study looked at 65 people with multiple sclerosis to find specific scores on walking and balance tests that could tell who is at risk of falling. Participants walked on a special mat and stood on a balance platform under different conditions. The goal is to help do…

This study looked at whether breast cancer survivors have reduced arm exercise capacity and oxygen use compared to healthy people. Researchers tested 60 women (30 survivors and 30 healthy) using an arm bike and muscle oxygen monitor. The goal was to better understand long-term ef…

This completed study looked at how health literacy (understanding health information) relates to physical activity, anxiety, depression, and how well adults with cystic fibrosis follow their airway clearance routines. Researchers enrolled 62 adults aged 18-65 and used questionnai…

This study tested whether a simulation-based breast health class could improve breast cancer awareness and self-exam habits among Afghan refugee women. 46 women aged 20-65 who spoke Turkish or Dari took part. The goal was to see if this teaching method helps them recognize sympto…

This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker on and off) during training could improve balance and body awareness in 30 teenage male volleyball players. For six weeks, one group wore the glasses for short periods during practice, while the other gr…

This study explored why some people with COPD lose muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia). Researchers measured exercise ability, frailty, and breathing in 42 adults with COPD. The goal was to find which factors most affect muscle loss, helping guide future care.

This study looked at why the quadriceps (thigh) muscle sometimes stops working properly after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured muscle inhibition in 20 patients during their hospital stay and tracked their recovery for 6 weeks. The goal was to understand how th…

This study looked at how changing the speed at which a ventilator reaches its target pressure affects breathing in 17 newborns on breathing support. The researchers tested different settings and measured changes in airway pressure and gas exchange. The goal was to find out if thi…

This study looked at different digital scanning methods for taking impressions of dental implants when the usual scanning parts are not available. Twelve adults with partial tooth loss and two dental implants took part. Researchers compared three digital workflows to see which ga…

This study looked at two new blood tests, called exchangeable copper (EC) and relative exchangeable copper (REC), to see if they could better monitor Wilson's disease than standard tests. Researchers compared these blood tests with usual copper measurements in 81 adult patients w…

This study tested a 12-week stress coping training program for university students aged 18 to 25. The program aimed to reduce stress and burnout while improving thinking flexibility and resilience. Researchers compared students who took the program to those who did not, measuring…

This study looked at 38 elite tennis players aged 11-18 to see if trunk (core) muscle endurance and flexibility are linked to athletic performance. Participants completed tests for sprint speed, agility, jump height, balance, and flexibility. The goal is to help coaches design be…

This study looked at whether arm and leg muscle strength influences daily activities, social participation, and quality of life in school-age children with cerebral palsy (CP). Researchers measured muscle strength in 140 children with CP and compared them to typically developing …

This study aimed to create an artificial intelligence algorithm that can predict which patients are at risk of low blood pressure after receiving spinal anesthesia for a cesarean section. Researchers collected data from 370 patients, including their medical history, demographics,…

This pilot study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses during warm-up exercises could improve agility and reaction time in 10 adolescent male basketball players. For six weeks, one group did basketball drills with glasses that flickered between clear and opaque, while a con…

This study looked at how well pain is managed in children right after surgery. Researchers watched 219 kids aged 0-18 years during their first hour in recovery, using pain scales suited to each age group. The goal was simply to measure how often standard care keeps pain scores lo…

This study adapted a test called the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) into Turkish and checked if it works well for infants with Down syndrome. Researchers tested 27 infants to see if the tool reliably measures trunk control, which is important for motor development.…

This study tested whether a 120-second percussive therapy session on the hamstring muscles could improve flexibility, balance, and jump performance in 60 males aged 15-19. Half were licensed U19 football players, and half were sedentary healthy teens. Researchers measured changes…

This study looked at 74 physiotherapy students to see how their daily physical workload—like time spent sitting and standing—affects their posture. Researchers used a 3D back scanner and surveys to measure posture, activity levels, sleep, and burnout. The goal was to find risk fa…

This study tested a computer-assisted method called Model-Informed Precision Dosing (MIPD) to give the right amount of two strong antibiotics (vancomycin and amikacin) to 41 critically ill children. Standard weight-based dosing often misses the target in these kids because their …

This study followed 200 stroke patients aged 18 to 64 during inpatient rehabilitation. Researchers checked how well standard tests like the Functional Independence Scale and Mini Mental State Exam describe recovery using the ICF framework. The goal was to understand current monit…

This completed study looked at how the number of meals per day and the timing of energy intake influence gut microbiome composition in both morbidly obese and non-obese adults. Researchers analyzed baseline data from 34 participants (11 non-obese, 23 morbidly obese) to compare th…

This study looked at 32 wheelchair users with paraplegia to understand how arm endurance, fine motor skills, and symptoms like pain and weakness are connected. Participants completed tests of arm function and reported their symptoms. The goal was to find relationships that could …

This study tested whether a new questionnaire, the BETY-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire, accurately measures the overall well-being of people with coronary artery disease. Researchers enrolled 100 adults aged 18-80 with heart disease to complete the questionnaire and compare it wit…

This study looked at 110 adults with different hip problems, such as arthritis or labral tears, to understand how these conditions affect posture, muscle strength, balance, pain, and quality of life. Researchers used special 3D imaging and pain tests to measure these factors. The…

This completed study looked at 70 breast cancer survivors to see how their physical activity levels relate to heart disease risk. Participants wore a special armband for a week to track activity, and researchers measured their heart risk using standard scores. The goal was to gat…

This study looked at 116 adults with non-specific neck pain to understand how it relates to jaw joint problems and migraines. Researchers measured pain, disability, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was to uncover connections that could help design better, more p…

This study tested three different tooth-colored filling materials for cavities on the sides of teeth (Class II cavities). 47 healthy adults received fillings and were checked after 6 months and 1 year. Dentists rated the fillings on appearance, fit, and any problems like staining…

This study tested how a single session of one-leg cycling affects blood vessels and muscles in 26 people with COPD. The goal was to see if this type of exercise could improve oxygen use and artery health. The results may help design better exercise programs for COPD patients.

This completed study looked at how smartphone addiction affects neck posture, muscle strength, and movement in 86 healthy young adults aged 18-30. Researchers measured neck muscle strength, range of motion, and posture, and compared results between men and women. The goal was to …

This study examined how flexible the structures around the ankle are in people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers measured flexibility in 75 adults aged 18 to 45 who had instability in one ankle. The goal was to compare the unstable side to the healthy side to better und…

This study looked at how flat feet (pes planus) affect the thickness and flexibility of two key foot tendons: the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Researchers compared 93 adults aged 18-45 with flat feet to healthy volunteers. They used ultrasound and a special device to measu…

This study tested whether a gentle, individual therapy program helps early premature babies (born before 34 weeks) improve their motor skills while in the neonatal intensive care unit. Thirty infants received short sessions of positioning, gentle movement, and sensory stimulation…

This completed study looked at 97 adolescents with cerebral palsy (ages 11-18) to see how their own ratings of health-related quality of life matched those of their caregivers and physiotherapists. Everyone filled out a questionnaire about daily activities, school, movement, pain…

This study looked at how different types of milk affect appetite and food intake after exercise in 16 healthy, active men. Participants exercised and then drank either high-protein milk, regular milk, or a sugary drink. The high-protein milk led to fewer calories eaten at the nex…

This study looked at how two types of exercise—moderate steady cycling and high-intensity intervals—affect a protein called oncostatin M in the blood of 15 healthy, active men. Blood samples were taken before and right after each exercise session. The goal was to see if exercise …

This completed study from Hacettepe University looked at how a single session of neck exercises and posture training affects movement in 28 young adults with chronic neck pain. Participants received immediate training and then performed daily tasks like typing and eating while th…

This completed study looked at 66 teens aged 10-19 with high blood pressure to find out what stops them from being physically active. Researchers used three surveys to measure barriers, expectations, and home environment. The goal is to use this information to create better suppo…

This study looked at how people with below- or above-knee amputations use their muscles and adjust their balance when the ground moves unexpectedly. Researchers measured muscle activity and recorded movements in 29 participants. The goal was to better understand balance strategie…

This study looked at how a short foot recovery routine after running affects the muscles and connective tissues in the back and legs of teenage long-distance runners. 34 runners aged 14-18 were split into two groups and tested before and after the foot exercises. The goal was to …

This completed study from Hacettepe University compared lung function, exercise capacity, posture, and physical activity levels between 34 children with hemophilia and healthy controls. Researchers used spirometry, cycling tests, and joint health scores to see if hemophilia affec…

This study looked at 74 university students to see if smartphone addiction is linked to poor posture, balance problems, lower body awareness, and less physical activity. Researchers measured addiction with a standard scale, posture with the New York Posture Rating Chart, and bala…

This study compared neck stability, body awareness, and neck position sense in 64 people with migraine and healthy volunteers. Researchers used questionnaires and physical tests to measure differences. The goal was to better understand how migraine might affect neck function and …