Istinye University

This study is testing whether a specific set of exercises designed for scoliosis can improve physical fitness in teenagers with the condition. Researchers will enroll 40 adolescents to complete an 8-week exercise program. They will measure changes in muscle strength, flexibility,…

This study compares two common physical therapy approaches for immediate relief of sciatic nerve pain. Researchers will test a hands-on spinal mobilization technique against specific nerve gliding exercises in 30 adults with chronic sciatica. Participants will try both methods to…

This study is testing if doing yoga in a calming virtual reality (VR) world helps stressed university students more than regular yoga. Researchers will compare two small groups: one doing VR yoga and one doing traditional yoga, over four weeks. They will measure changes in stress…

This study is testing a new pain-relief technique for people who donate part of their liver. It compares a targeted nerve-block injection to standard pain medication after surgery. The goal is to see if the new method reduces overall pain and the need for strong opioid painkiller…

This study is testing whether adding whole-body vibration therapy to standard rehab helps women with low bone density recover better after knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare vibration alone, vibration with exercise, and standard rehab to see which best improves st…

This study is testing whether breathing exercises done through a video game can help people with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) breathe better and improve their quality of life. Researchers will enroll 40 adults with ACOS to see if this fun, game-based approach can correct u…

This study is testing a new type of nerve block to help control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will compare pain levels and medication use in 60 patients who receive the new block versus standard pain control. The goal is to see if this method pr…

This study is comparing two physical therapy methods to see which is better at improving hand and arm function in people who have had a stroke. It will involve 54 stroke survivors who have weakness on one side of their body. Participants will receive either Proprioceptive Neuromu…

This study aims to see which of two simple physical therapy techniques works better for immediate neck pain relief. Researchers will compare a gentle positioning method with traditional static stretching in 30 young adults with common, non-specific neck pain. They will measure ch…

This study is testing if adding exercises to strengthen the core (abdominal and back) muscles helps people recover better from serious hand injuries. It will involve 51 men who have had surgery for a traumatic hand injury. Researchers will compare standard hand therapy alone to t…

This study compares two modern rehabilitation techniques—mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR) therapy—to see which one provides better immediate improvement in arm movement for people recovering from a stroke. Forty-two participants who had a stroke 6-12 months ago will try on…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block, given at the end of liver transplant surgery, helps control pain better during recovery. Researchers will compare 60 patients who receive the block to those who do not, measuring how much strong pain medication they need and t…

This study aims to understand if regular outdoor horseback riding improves physical health and well-being. Researchers will compare 64 healthy adults—half who ride horses weekly and half who do not—measuring their leg strength, core stability, balance, sleep quality, and movement…

This study aims to understand how a curved spine (scoliosis) in teenagers affects shoulder blade position and arm performance. Researchers will measure spine curvature and test arm strength and shoulder movement in 20 teens with scoliosis. The goal is to gather information that c…

This study aims to learn if a special type of exercise equipment called a flywheel is better than traditional dumbbells for training young basketball players. Researchers will compare two groups of 18 healthy male players, aged 10-18, over eight weeks. They will measure basketbal…

This study aims to understand if teeth grinding (bruxism) affects balance in people who work at desks. Researchers will compare 54 participants, split into those with and without a bruxism diagnosis, by measuring their balance, sleep quality, stress, and pain levels. The goal is …