Inonu University

This study looked at whether two forms of platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF and C-PRF) can help thicken thin gums in 30 healthy adults undergoing a specific gum surgery technique. The researchers measured changes in gum thickness and the width of attached gum tissue using both manual a…

This three-year study tested whether wrestling shoes with built-in arch support can prevent flatfoot in adolescent male wrestlers. 88 boys aged 11 were randomly assigned to wear either arch-support shoes or standard wrestling shoes. Researchers checked foot shape and pressure eac…

This study tested whether a home-based program combining motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) and action observation (watching videos of movements) could help people with multiple sclerosis improve balance, walking, and fatigue. Twenty-nine adults with MS participated in…

This study tested a 10-week progressive adapted physical education program for 46 adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Half did the special program plus regular school activities, while the other half stuck to their usual curriculum. Researchers measured upper-body stre…

This study tested whether using a stress ball and listening to relaxing music during a colonoscopy can reduce pain and anxiety. 100 adults undergoing the procedure without sedation were split into two groups: one used the stress ball and music, the other received standard care. T…

This study looked at three different anesthesia methods to see which one causes less agitation when patients wake up from septoplasty (nose surgery). The methods tested were total intravenous anesthesia, combined inhaled and intravenous anesthesia, and inhaled anesthesia alone. O…

This study tested a relaxation technique called guided imagery to help pregnant women manage nausea and vomiting. 106 women in their first trimester either received four sessions of guided imagery plus home practice or standard care. Results suggest the technique may reduce sympt…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during a routine postpartum uterine tone assessment could lower anxiety and pain while increasing comfort. 146 women within 24 hours of giving birth participated. Researchers measured pain with a visual scale and anxiety w…

This study tested whether teaching women in menopause about good sleep habits (sleep hygiene) could improve their sleep quality and reduce common menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes. Seventy women who had not had a period for at least a year took part. They recei…

This study tested whether adding a 6-week change-of-direction sprint program to regular basketball training improves lower-limb explosive power and agility in youth players. Twenty male athletes aged 18-19 were randomly assigned to either the extra sprint training or their usual …

This study tested a modified training program that combines watching movements, imagining movements, and doing exercises to help stroke survivors improve arm function. 46 people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months took part. The goal was to see if this approach could i…

This study tested an 8-week psychoeducation program combining cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in 81 adults with obesity. The goal was to reduce emotional eating and increase psychological resilience. Participants were assessed before, right after, and 3…

This study tested whether listening to Turkish classical music or doing a simple breathing exercise (4-7-8 technique) could reduce anxiety in 97 first-year nursing students during IV drug administration training. Students were split into three groups: music, breathing, or no inte…

This study tested whether haptonomy—a gentle touch therapy with music—could lower risk perception, distress, and improve attachment in pregnant women who had previously lost a baby. 126 women in Turkey took part, half receiving five haptonomy sessions. Researchers measured change…

This study tested whether a hand massage technique called Su-Jok can reduce low back pain and improve comfort in pregnant women. 74 women with back pain at 32 weeks or more of pregnancy received the massage. Researchers measured pain and comfort using standard scales. The goal is…

This study tested whether a specific hand massage technique (seed therapy or su jok) can reduce nausea and vomiting and improve quality of life in pregnant women hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness. Researchers enrolled 70 pregnant women an…

This study tested whether having first-time mothers write their feelings on a transparent wallpaper in the labor room could reduce their fear of childbirth and improve comfort. 58 women participated, and researchers measured their fear and comfort levels using standard questionna…

This study tested two materials—concentrated growth factor and collagen fleece—to see if they help the roof of the mouth heal better after gum graft surgery. 38 healthy adults took part, and the materials were placed on the wound and covered with a dressing. The goal was to reduc…

This study tested basic body awareness therapy (gentle exercises) in 30 earthquake survivors aged 18-45. The therapy aims to improve core muscle endurance, posture, balance, quality of life, and body awareness. Participants did 16 sessions over 8 weeks, and their results were com…

This completed early-phase trial tested whether giving ibuprofen before dental treatment reduces pain and stress in children with reversible pulpitis (a type of tooth inflammation). 46 children received ibuprofen 40 minutes before the procedure. The study measured pain during and…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a type of tapping therapy, on 53 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. The goal was to see if EFT could reduce their anxiety, fear of surgery, and feelings of traumatic birth. The therapy is non-invasive, inexpensi…

This study tested whether inhaling thyme oil can help people with asthma control their symptoms and improve lung function. 156 adults admitted to a hospital in Turkey used either a thyme oil inhaler, an empty inhaler, or no inhaler for four days. Researchers measured asthma contr…

This study tested whether rubbing olive oil on the skin can reduce itching in people on hemodialysis. 68 patients were split into two groups: one received olive oil applications for 2 weeks, the other got no treatment. Researchers measured itch severity using standard scales. The…

This study tested whether adding a specific type of exercise to shock wave therapy helps people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Forty adults aged 39-65 with elbow pain lasting more than 8 weeks were split into three groups: shock waves alone, shock waves plus eccentric…

This study investigates whether an 8-week program of playful physical activities—games that combine movement with cognitive challenges like memory, attention, and planning—can improve executive functions and school readiness in preschool children aged 55 to 64 months. Compared to…

This study looked at whether a short, low-intensity core warm-up could improve football skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in 24 male youth players aged 15-16. Each player tried both a standard warm-up and a core-focused warm-up in one session. The goal was to see if th…

This study looked at whether a four-week program of gentle mobilization exercises could improve balance in orchestra musicians, who often stand or sit in awkward positions for long periods. Twenty-three musicians were split into groups that did the exercises once or twice a week.…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program could improve attention in children aged 60-72 months. Eighteen preschoolers participated, with some receiving the mindfulness activities and others continuing regular class. Attention was measured before and after using a s…

This study tested two simple, drug-free interventions for premature babies on breathing machines: feeding them breast milk at times that match the mother's body clock, and exposing them to the mother's scent while giving the mother the baby's scent. Researchers tracked how quickl…

This study looks at proteins that help parts of cells communicate—specifically mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum—in people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or advanced gum disease. Researchers measure these proteins in saliva and gum fluid to see if they relate to inflamma…

This study looked at how well sports massage, static stretching, and passive rest help adolescent judokas recover after training. Thirteen male athletes aged 10-13 took part, and researchers measured things like heart rate, blood lactate, and jump height. They also checked if rec…

This study looked at 20 young male judokas (ages 10-13) to see if core endurance is linked to explosive power and balance. Participants did tests like holding plank positions, throwing a medicine ball, and balancing on one leg. The goal was to understand how core strength might h…

This study looked at whether taking creatine and L-arginine together, just once, can improve short bursts of exercise and mental reaction time in healthy, active men. Eighteen men tried each supplement alone, together, or a placebo in random order. They did sprint tests, jump tes…

This study looked at how posture habits and awareness relate to physical activity, depression, and fitness in 74 healthy university students aged 18-35. Researchers measured posture, trunk strength, balance, and mood using surveys and physical tests. The goal was to understand th…

This study tested whether a microteaching approach improves nursing students' urinary catheterization skills and satisfaction compared to standard training. Sixty nursing students were randomly assigned to either microteaching or usual instruction. Researchers measured skill leve…

This study examined how conditions like diabetes, smoking, heart disease, and osteoporosis affect the health of dental implants. Researchers looked at 93 people with 314 implants that had been in place for at least three years. They found that these systemic factors can influence…

This study looked at how a single family care education session affects parents and their at-risk newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit. 34 parent-baby pairs took part. Researchers measured parental depression, anxiety, care involvement, and baby pain at 10 days and at dis…

This study tested whether face-to-face or online training about cancer screening could improve women's knowledge, attitudes, and shyness levels. Sixty-eight women aged 50-65 who were literate and owned a smartphone took part. Researchers used a booklet to teach about screening fo…

This completed study looked at 3 liver transplant patients to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) changes how the body responds to the muscle relaxant rocuronium. Researchers measured hand grip strength and used a questionnaire to diagnose sarcopenia before surgery, then tracked how …

This study looked at how nomophobia—the fear of being without your smartphone—affects tiredness after physical exercise. Researchers tested 90 young adults by having them do a plank exercise and measuring muscle and mental fatigue. The goal was to see if people with higher nomoph…

This study looked at whether gum inflammation affects the genes that control the body's daily (circadian) clock. Researchers collected gum tissue from 60 healthy adults with similar sleep habits, comparing those with healthy gums, gingivitis, or advanced gum disease. They measure…

This completed study tested whether a simple ultrasound of the carotid artery during liver transplant surgery can help doctors assess a patient's fluid status. Researchers measured changes in blood flow velocity in the carotid artery in 42 adult liver transplant patients. The goa…

This study looked at whether a planning technique called Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII) can boost university students' confidence in tennis training. Some students also got WhatsApp reminders before sessions. The trial involved 22 students and lasted fou…

This study tested whether video-based education helps liver transplant patients adapt to their disease and use medications correctly. 90 adult patients were split into three groups: two received different video trainings, and one got standard care. Researchers measured adaptation…

This study tested whether a non-invasive light sensor (near-infrared spectroscopy) placed on the skin over the kidney could measure oxygen levels during liver transplant surgery. Researchers monitored 41 patients to see if this method gives useful information about kidney functio…

This study looked at whether a role-playing training program could help midwifery students better recognize obstetric violence—mistreatment during childbirth—and improve their caring behaviors. 126 final-year students from two universities took part; half received the training an…

This study looked at whether stress plays a role in gum disease around dental implants. Researchers measured stress hormones and anxiety levels in 62 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or more serious implant-related gum disease. The goal was to understand how s…

This study compared doing one set versus multiple sets of resistance exercises in 34 sedentary men aged 18-40. Participants were randomly assigned to a single-set group, a multiple-set group, or a no-exercise control group. Researchers measured changes in muscle strength, size, a…

This study tested a web-based sexual education and counseling program for high school students aged 14-18. The program aimed to improve their knowledge about sexual health and their attitudes toward sexual education. Researchers compared teens who used the online program with tho…

This study compared three devices used to place a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) in 252 patients with normal airways undergoing lung surgery. The devices were the C-MAC D-Blade, the C-MAC Macintosh blade, and a standard direct laryngoscope. Researchers measured how lo…

This study compared two devices—a video laryngoscope (C-MAC D-Blade) and a standard direct laryngoscope (Macintosh)—for checking vocal cord movement after thyroid surgery. 102 patients were randomly assigned to one device during intubation, and their vocal cords were assessed aft…

This study tested a new system that uses cameras and artificial intelligence to predict fall risk in hospital patients. 177 adults walked in a corridor while a camera and a phone accelerometer recorded their movements. The system analyzed their gait to estimate fall risk, aiming …

This study tested whether an 11-week WhatsApp-based education and counseling program could help new mothers feel more confident about breastfeeding, more satisfied with their bodies, and adopt healthier lifestyles. Researchers enrolled 86 postpartum women in Turkey, giving the in…