Inonu University

This study looks at whether using a cold spray or a vibrating Buzzy device can help reduce pain and fear during penicillin injections. About 90 adults getting the shot will be randomly placed into one of three groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or no extra help. Their pain and fea…

This study looks at whether taking L-tyrosine and caffeine, alone or together, can help elite boxers think faster and perform better. Eighteen male boxers will try each supplement or a placebo in random order. Researchers will measure reaction time, accuracy, and blood markers of…

This study looks at two different exercise programs for people over 65: dual-task training (doing a physical and mental task at the same time) and action observation therapy (watching and then copying movements). The goal is to see which one better improves balance, walking, thin…

This study compares two non-drug methods—a device called ShotBlocker and a tapping technique called Helfer—against standard care for reducing pain and fear during hormone injections in breast cancer patients. 99 women will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is …

This study tests a new approach for frozen shoulder: instead of directly exercising the painful shoulder, participants will do resistance exercises with their healthy arm. The goal is to see if this 'cross training' can improve shoulder strength, movement, and daily function. The…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep in menopausal women. Researchers will randomly assign 90 women to either the mindfulness group or a no-treatment control group. The program includes weekly sessions on breathing, body …

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based self-compassion program can help first-time pregnant women reduce fear of childbirth, lower pregnancy stress, and increase comfort. About 80 women who are 28 weeks or further along in pregnancy will take part. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (VR) to imagine movements, combined with standard exercise, can help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain, sleep better, and have a better quality of life. About 28 adults aged 18 to 60 with fibromyalgia will take part. The goa…

This study tests whether a midwife-led digital follow-up program can reduce postpartum depression and improve breastfeeding confidence and social support in women who had a C-section. About 104 women will be split into two groups: one gets routine care, the other gets face-to-fac…

This study looks at whether virtual art therapy can help heart ICU patients feel less angry, anxious, and confused. About 62 adults will take part, using art sessions on a screen. The goal is to see if this simple, technology-based activity can improve their mental and spiritual …

This observational study looks at how the central nervous system processes pain in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage. Researchers will compare those with painful diabetic neuropathy to those without pain, using pressure tests and questionnaires. The goal is to bet…

This study looks at whether a special online learning method called Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask (WSQA) can help nursing students better understand and prevent patient falls. Sixty-six nursing students will be split into two groups: one gets standard training, the other gets the …

This study looks at teens aged 8-18 with celiac disease to see if following a strict gluten-free diet helps their thinking, walking, and daily life. Researchers will compare those who stick to the diet, those who don't, and healthy teens. The goal is to understand how diet affect…

This study looks at whether teaching women with low genital self-image about their genital anatomy can help them feel better about their appearance and improve their sexual quality of life. About 80 women aged 18-49 will take part. Researchers will measure changes using surveys o…

This study looks at how well stroke survivors can imagine movements (motor imagery) and how that relates to their arm function, daily living skills, and quality of life. Researchers will assess 50 people who had a stroke in the right side of the brain within the past 1 to 6 month…

This study looks at anxiety levels in 100 healthy people donating part of their liver. Researchers will measure worry before and after surgery using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to understand how anxiety affects recovery and find ways to better support donors.