Hacettepe University

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset before surgery can lower anxiety and improve heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing in women with gynecologic cancer. About 66 women will be randomly assigned to either watch a calming VR scene or receive standard care. …

This study tests whether an 8-week personalized occupational therapy program can help people recovering from substance use disorder improve their ability to perform daily activities like work, self-care, and leisure. Researchers will measure changes in performance, satisfaction, …

This study tests whether adding targeted strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after reverse shoulder replacement surgery. About 27 adults scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to standard rehab alone or standard rehab plu…

This study looks at whether a combination of arm resistance and aerobic exercises can improve arm strength, function, and quality of life in breast cancer patients. About 40 women who are at least 15 months past surgery will take part. The goal is to find simple, safe ways to red…

This study tests whether combining core stabilization exercises with special breathing training can improve muscle strength, endurance, and quality of life in people with Post-COVID syndrome. Forty adults aged 18-65 will do supervised exercises three times a week for 8 weeks. Res…

This study looks at whether drinking coffee after a cesarean section can prevent or lessen the headache that sometimes follows spinal anesthesia. Researchers will track how many women get headaches and how much pain medication they need. The trial is currently recruiting 82 women…

This study tests a biopsychosocial exercise program called BETY in 48 children and adults with scleroderma. The goal is to see if it improves movement, skin health, and overall well-being. Participants are randomly assigned to BETY or usual care, and outcomes are measured over ti…

This study tests whether special balance (vestibular) exercises can reduce fatigue in people who have had a stroke. Thirty participants will either do these exercises or standard rehab three times a week for one hour. Researchers will measure fatigue, balance, and walking ability…

This study looks at how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect walking patterns, pelvic movement, and sleep quality in healthy women aged 18-35 with regular cycles. Researchers will measure these factors during the early follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases using a sp…

This study looks at whether having trouble fully straightening the knee after ACL reconstruction affects how well the thigh muscle (quadriceps) regains strength. Researchers will compare two groups of 30 patients: those with a knee extension deficit greater than 5 degrees and tho…

This study looks at how well people with thumb base osteoarthritis can sense their thumb's position and movement. Researchers will compare 100 participants—some with arthritis and some healthy—using simple tests and questionnaires. No treatment is given; the goal is to understand…

This study looks at how well people with COPD, a lesser-known lung condition called PRISM, and healthy adults can exercise, how strong their muscles are, and their overall quality of life. Researchers will measure things like walking distance, muscle oxygen levels, and artery sti…

This study looks at two different computer-controlled methods for giving the sedative propofol to patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to see which method keeps patients at the right sedation level more safely and steadily. About 84 adults …

This study looks at how doing a second task—like counting or carrying something—changes walking patterns in people with long-term neck pain compared to healthy adults. Researchers will use a wearable sensor to measure step variability and symmetry. The goal is to understand how n…

This study follows 80 people aged 13 to 45 who had ACL knee surgery using either a quadriceps or hamstring tendon graft. Researchers measure leg strength and function at 4, 8, and 12 weeks, and at 6 months after surgery. The goal is to see which graft type leads to better muscle …

This study checks if a scale that measures people's beliefs about yoga works well in Turkish. About 200 adults will fill out questionnaires. No yoga or treatment is given—just surveys to see if the scale is reliable and valid.

This study looks at whether upper-arm aerobic exercises can help reduce artery stiffness caused by cancer treatments in women with breast cancer. Researchers will measure artery health in 18 women aged 40-69 who are at least 15 months past surgery. The goal is to understand if si…

This study looks at how much the latissimus dorsi (a large back muscle) is activated during common rehabilitation exercises like rows and press-ups. Thirty healthy, active adults aged 18 to 40 will do three repetitions of each exercise while sensors on their skin record muscle ac…

This study looks at how walking patterns and balance scores can help identify people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are at risk of falling. Researchers will measure gait variability and balance in 60 adults with MS who can walk independently. The goal is to find specific cut-of…

This study looks at how different sleep-wake patterns (called circadian rhythms) affect breathing strength, physical activity, and eating habits in people with Post-COVID syndrome. Researchers will study 50 adults aged 18-65 who have been diagnosed with long COVID. The goal is to…

This study looks at how parents' thoughts and feelings about their child's pain from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) may influence treatment. Researchers will survey 50 children aged 7-18 and their parents to understand these connections. The goal is to improve treatment outc…