Hacettepe University

This study tested four different types of tooth-colored fillings (flowable resin composites) to see which works best for fixing cavities. Twenty-eight adults each received at least four fillings, and the fillings were checked over two years. The goal was to find out if newer, sel…

This study compares three types of bioactive dental fillings for cavities in back teeth. 55 healthy adults aged 18-50 with at least three cavities will receive the fillings and be monitored for up to 24 months. The goal is to see which material lasts longest, resists fractures, a…

This study compares two different materials used to fill cavities between teeth: a glass ionomer and a bulk-fill composite resin. Twenty-three adults with at least two cavities received both types of fillings, placed by one dentist. The fillings were checked at several time point…

This study tests five different dental adhesive methods for fixing worn-down teeth near the gum line (non-caries cervical lesions) in 34 adults. Each participant gets multiple restorations using different adhesives, and the fillings are checked after 48 months for retention, colo…

This study tested three different dental adhesives used to repair non-carious cervical lesions (tooth wear not caused by cavities). Eighteen adults each received at least three fillings using a flowable composite resin. The goal was to see which adhesive performed best over 48 mo…

This study compares a new bioactive filling material to a standard resin composite for treating cavities. 31 adults with at least two cavities will receive both types of fillings and be monitored for up to 4 years. The goal is to see which material performs better in terms of dur…

This study compares two types of tooth-colored filling materials for cavities between teeth. 54 healthy adults aged 18-60 received fillings using either a standard bulk-fill composite or a newer thermoviscous material. Researchers will check the fillings at 6 and 12 months for ho…

This study compares two exercise programs—asynchronous telerehabilitation (remote guidance) and a standard home exercise plan—for people with piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock and leg pain. About 46 adults aged 18-45 with confirmed diagnosis will participate. The g…

This study tests whether a special therapy using sights, sounds, touch, and smells can help people with moderate Alzheimer's disease. 24 older adults and their caregivers will take part in 8 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach improves thinking, behavior, a…

This study looks at whether a combined manual therapy program can help people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a condition causing jaw pain and limited movement. The therapy includes hands-on techniques for the jaw and neck, plus exercises. Researchers will measure pa…

This study looks at whether adding special pain education to exercise can help people with long-term lower back pain that involves a sensitized nervous system. Twenty adults with chronic back pain will receive motor control exercises with or without pain neuroscience education. R…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after lumbar disc surgery. About 46 adults who just had back surgery will either do regular rehab or rehab plus VR games. Researchers will measure pain, movement, an…

This study looks at whether adding a gentle, weight-bearing walking program to standard core exercises can help people with long-term low back pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, balance, muscle strength, and body awareness after 6 weeks. The study involves 20 adults …

This study looks at whether strengthening a specific back muscle (latissimus dorsi) can improve shoulder pain and function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. About 47 adults aged 18-50 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of three exerc…

This study compares basic body awareness therapy (BBAT), a gentle mind-body exercise approach, to conventional physiotherapy and home exercises in 63 adults aged 40-74 with knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if BBAT improves pain, strength, balance, and quality of life more …

This study tests a 12-session personalized program for adults aged 65 and older who have fallen at least once in the past year. The program focuses on balance, gait, home safety, and daily activities that matter to each person. Researchers will measure improvements in balance, mo…

This study tested whether laser therapy, a remineralizing paste called Remin Pro, or both together can reduce pain from sensitive teeth. Twenty-five adults with at least four sensitive teeth received one of the treatments and reported their pain levels over 12 months. The goal wa…

This study tests a client-centered coping skills training program for people with migraine. Over 6 months, researchers will measure pain, quality of life, disability, and coping abilities in 60 adults aged 18–65. The goal is to see if learning personalized coping strategies can r…

This study tests a person-centered lifestyle redesign program for adults aged 18-65 with chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months. The program focuses on changing daily habits to improve pain, daily function, quality of life, and mental health. 70 participants will be invi…

This study will test arm and hand function in 72 adults with heart failure who have an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker. Researchers want to see if arm strength and endurance are linked to hospital stays and survival. Participants will perform simple tasks like throwing a wei…

This study looks at how well different types of dental adhesives (glues) hold up over 12 months when used to fill cavities on the side of teeth near the gum line. Thirty healthy adults with at least three such cavities will get fillings using one of several universal adhesives. T…

This study follows 90 adults with implantable cardiac devices (like pacemakers) for two years to track shoulder pain, movement, posture, and daily function. Researchers will compare different device types and look for factors that make pain worse or last longer. The goal is to be…

This study looked at how well two different types of tooth fillings—injectable and conventional—perform over 24 months in adults with cavities. Thirty healthy volunteers aged 18-35 with at least two cavities on their back teeth were included. Dentists checked the fillings for fit…

This study looks at two different exercise programs for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). One group uses a stationary bike, while the other adds electrical muscle stimulation to the bike. The goal is to see which approach helps patients move better, get stronger, and impro…

This study looks at whether a special program can help teenagers feel more connected, find meaning in life, and be more resilient after a traumatic event. It involves 60 ninth-grade students from an area in Turkey hit by a big earthquake in 2023. The program focuses on social and…

This study compares three dental filling materials for non-carious cervical lesions (tooth wear near the gum line not caused by cavities). Thirty-three adults with at least three such lesions will receive each type of filling, and their performance will be tracked over two years …

This study looks at how the way the lower back and pelvis move together (lumbopelvic rhythm) impacts balance, daily activities, and quality of life in 50 adolescents aged 10-18 with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers will use motion sensors and balance platforms to measure these m…