Izmir Bakircay University

This study tests whether starting cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (exercise and breathing training) early in the hospital helps people with acute decompensated heart failure recover faster. About 40 adults who are stable enough will take part. The goal is to see if early rehab imp…

This study looked at whether adding manual lymphatic drainage (a gentle massage technique) to early in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation helps people with acute decompensated heart failure. The goal was to reduce leg swelling and improve physical function. Forty stable hospitalized…

This study tested whether using virtual reality during trigger point injections can lower patients' pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. 84 adults receiving their first trigger point injection were split into two groups: one used VR during the procedure, the other did not. Researc…

This study looked at how insulin use affects breathing and recovery after exercise in people with type 2 diabetes. 70 adults completed breathing tests and a 6-minute walk. The goal was to see if insulin users have different breathing strength or recovery patterns.

This completed study from Turkey tested whether a closed suction system (a catheter that stays inside the breathing tube) causes less change in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels, and less pain, compared to usual care. The study included 67 adults on mechani…