Inonu University

This study looks at two ways to do exercise therapy from home for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic condition causing back and joint pain. One group exercises via live video calls, another follows pre-recorded videos, and a third gets a paper brochure. The goal is to …

This study tests a new exercise method for people with moderate to severe COPD. Instead of heavy weights, participants do light arm exercises while wearing a cuff that slightly restricts blood flow. The goal is to see if this approach can safely improve arm strength, daily functi…

This study tests whether adding a gentle electrical current (diadynamic current) to a standard jaw exercise program can better reduce pain and improve jaw function in adults with bruxism (teeth grinding). 24 people with jaw pain will be randomly assigned to either exercises alone…

This study tests whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training can reduce fear of childbirth and improve parent-baby bonding and breastfeeding success in pregnant teens (ages 15-19) and their partners. About 54 couples will be randomly assigned to MBSR or standard ca…

This study tests whether adding a black mulberry mouthwash to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) reduces gum inflammation and bacteria better than cleaning alone. Thirty adults with gingivitis will use the mouthwash twice daily for 14 days. Researchers will check g…

This study looks at how a person's physical function and breathing ability relate to long-term health after colorectal cancer. Researchers will measure walking distance and lung function in 52 adults aged 18-80. The goal is to see if these simple tests can help predict recovery a…

This study looks at how well people who have had a liver transplant can move around. Researchers will use a 30-second test where patients lie down and sit up as many times as they can. They want to see if this simple test relates to muscle strength, arm and leg function, and over…

This study looks at whether a child's ability to imagine movements is linked to how well they can walk, balance, and move in daily life. Researchers will test about 99 children with diplegic cerebral palsy, ages 5 to 18, using mental tasks and physical assessments. The goal is to…

This study looks at how cervical disc herniation changes the way people feel touch and pain, and how it affects hand skills. Researchers will compare 64 adults with neck pain to healthy volunteers using tests like questionnaires and dexterity tasks. No treatment is given—the goal…

This study is testing whether a nurse-led education program, based on the Health Belief Model, can improve foot care knowledge and habits in diabetic patients who are on hemodialysis. About 50 adults will be randomly assigned to receive the special training or usual care. The goa…

This study is testing whether the Four Square Step Test (FSST) is a valid and reliable way to measure balance in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare FSST results with other measures like disease activity, pain, and muscle strength. The study involves 50 adu…