Istanbul University

This study tests whether a child-friendly core exercise program, called Fun-Core, can improve balance and daily movement in children aged 6 to 12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Half of the 54 participants will do the Fun-Core exercises at home three times a week for 8 weeks, whi…

This study tests whether injecting a sugar solution (dextrose prolotherapy) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-term tailbone pain (coccydynia). About 40 adults who have had pain for over 6 months and not improved with standard care will receive either …

This study looks at whether putting special caps (veneers) on the front teeth of children with a rare genetic condition that weakens tooth enamel can improve their daily life. Twenty children aged 11 to 14 will receive veneers and be checked one month later. Researchers will meas…

This study tests whether adding the blood pressure drug losartan to a standard physiotherapy program can improve pain, movement, and function in people with frozen shoulder. 33 adults with frozen shoulder will be randomly assigned to receive either physiotherapy alone or physioth…

This study tests whether adding mental tasks (like counting or puzzles) to shoulder exercises can reduce pain and improve function better than standard exercises alone. About 46 adults with chronic shoulder pain will do either dual-task or standard exercises twice a week for 6 we…

This study tests a new exercise program for people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff problems. Instead of just doing shoulder exercises, participants will also do tasks that shift their attention away from the shoulder. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and impr…

This study looks at four different hip surgeries (Salter, Dega, San Diego, and Pemberton) in children aged 2 to 18 with hip dysplasia. Researchers create 3D computer models from MRI scans to see how each surgery changes the shape and volume of the hip socket. The goal is to under…

This study looks at how a custom mouthguard (occlusal splint) changes the thickness and stiffness of jaw and neck muscles in people with bruxism (teeth grinding) and myofascial pain. About 40 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the mouthguard right away, the other wait…

This study tests whether hyaluronic acid injections into the knee can reduce inflammation and pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in blood and joint fluid, and track pain and function over time. 50 adults aged 45-75 with moderate…

This study looks at how well the diaphragm works in children aged 1 to 12 with obstructive sleep apnea who are having surgery. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement and thickness before and after surgery. The goal is to see if children with sleep apnea hav…

This study is testing whether a computer model can predict how the spine curve (Cobb angle) changes in teenagers with scoliosis after 12 weeks of core exercises. Researchers will collect data from 30 participants aged 10-18 with mild to moderate curves. The goal is to help doctor…

This study looks at how smoking cigarettes can change the shape and thickness of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. Researchers will measure the eyes of 90 healthy adults, both smokers and non-smokers, before and after 10 minutes of smoke exposure. The goal is to see if…

This study follows up with children 1-2 years after surgery to see if using a brain monitor (EEG) during anesthesia affects their long-term behavior. Researchers will compare kids who had EEG-guided anesthesia with those who had standard care. The goal is to understand if better …