Istinye University

This study tests whether a special nerve block called M-TAPA can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Sixty women having the surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care. Researchers will measure …

This study looks at whether special breathing muscle training can improve lung function, walking ability, and quality of life in people aged 50 and older who had spine surgery for fractures caused by osteoporosis. Participants will be split into two groups: one doing breathing ex…

This study compares two modern therapies—mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR)—to see which better improves arm function in people with hemiplegia after a stroke. Forty-two participants aged 18-75, who had a stroke 6-12 months ago, will be randomly assigned to one session of ei…

This study looks at whether core stabilization exercises can improve hand function and emotional health in men recovering from traumatic hand injuries. Fifty-one men aged 20-50 will be split into three groups: standard hand rehab alone, standard rehab plus supervised core exercis…

This study tests whether kinesio taping (a special elastic tape) or PNF (a type of movement therapy) better helps stroke survivors with hand weakness. Fifty-four adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago will receive one or both treatments 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Researchers …

This study tests whether using a flywheel device for arm exercises can improve basketball skills, muscle oxygen levels, and reduce fatigue in 36 healthy male teen players, ages 10-18. One group will do flywheel exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks, while the other group uses trad…

This study tests a new type of nerve block, called a deep rectus sheath block, to see if it can reduce pain and the need for morphine after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The trial will involve 60 adults aged 18 to 80 who are scheduled for this surgery. Researchers will measur…

This study tests whether playing breathing-based video games can improve dysfunctional breathing in adults aged 40-80 with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS). Forty participants will do video game breathing exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this fun appro…

This study compares two hands-on techniques—SNAG (a gentle spinal glide) and sciatic nerve mobilization exercises—for easing non-specific sciatica pain. Thirty adults with pain lasting over 12 weeks will try both methods in a crossover design, with each session separated by 10 da…

This study looks at how fear-avoidance beliefs—the fear that moving will cause more pain or injury—relate to trunk muscle endurance, balance, and daily function in people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Researchers will measure these factors in 65 adults aged 18 to …

This study looks at how smoking impacts the ability to perform everyday activities in young adults aged 18-30 who smoke. Researchers will measure walking distance, sit-stand repetitions, and balance, along with feelings of breathlessness and fatigue. The goal is to spot early sig…

This study looks at how being physically or mentally tired affects balance, reaction time, and body awareness in healthy young adults. Researchers will make participants tired through push-ups, squat jumps, or a challenging computer task, then test their balance and reaction spee…

This study looks at how smartphone and video game addiction may affect pain, posture, and arm/hand function. Researchers will compare three groups: people with smartphone addiction, people who play video games for long periods, and people without these habits. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how well young adults with Upper Crossed Syndrome—a common postural problem from too much sitting and screen time—can sense their neck position, and how that relates to core stability and balance. Researchers will compare 24 affected university students with 2…

This study compares healthy women aged 20-45 who have done Pilates for at least 6 months with those who are sedentary. Researchers will measure core muscle control, endurance, balance, and flexibility using simple physical tests. The goal is to see if regular Pilates leads to bet…

This study looks at how people's beliefs about exercise and pain influence their daily activity levels. Researchers will ask 55 adults with recent muscle or joint pain to fill out questionnaires. No treatments are given—the goal is simply to understand these connections better, w…

This study looks at whether bruxism (teeth grinding) affects balance and body awareness in people who work at desks. Researchers will compare 54 desk workers—half with bruxism, half without—using balance tests and questionnaires. The goal is to understand if bruxism is linked to …