Izmir Democracy University

This study looks at whether adding special brain exercises to online Pilates classes can improve memory, attention, and pain in women with fibromyalgia. Thirty women will do Pilates twice a week for 8 weeks, with some also doing kinesthetic brain exercises. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at how the severity of cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in the neck) affects hand function, including grip strength and fine motor skills. Researchers will measure hand strength and dexterity in 180 adults with neck pain who have had an MRI. The g…

This study looks at how low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) from smoking or the environment affect pain, senses, anxiety, and depression. Researchers will measure CO in the breath of 70 healthy adults and test their pain threshold and mood. The goal is to better understand CO's su…

This study will compare women with knee osteoarthritis who also have lipedema (a fat tissue disorder) to those without lipedema. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure knee cartilage thickness and questionnaires to assess pain and daily function. The goal is to understand if …

This study looks at how premature ventricular complexes (extra heartbeats) impact breathing, muscle strength, physical activity, and quality of life. Researchers will measure lung function, cough strength, handgrip strength, and daily activity in 52 adults with this condition. Th…

This study looks at how pain, tiredness, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life are connected to injury risk in volleyball players. Researchers will test 28 professional players using movement screens and surveys. The goal is to understand which factors make players more l…

This study will examine 212 regular smokers to see how their level of nicotine addiction relates to breathing strength, physical fitness, memory, pain, sleep, and overall well-being. Participants will answer questionnaires and perform simple tests like a 6-minute walk. No treatme…

This study will translate and test a questionnaire called USIQ, which measures how severe urinary urgency is and how it affects daily life, for Turkish-speaking women with overactive bladder. Researchers will enroll 130 women and compare their answers on the USIQ with other stand…

This study will compare women with fibromyalgia to healthy women to see how their symptoms, mental health, sleep, eating habits, and stomach issues differ. Researchers will use questionnaires and surveys to gather information from 80 women. The goal is to better understand the ma…

This study looks at how body composition—like muscle and fat percentages—relates to pain, posture, and neck function in people with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will measure 111 adults using body scans, pain pressure tests, and posture assessments. The goal is to find risk…

This study looks at how being sedentary versus active affects people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 66 adults on body awareness, breathing strength, fear of movement, pain sensitivity, daily function, and sleep quality. The goal is to understand how inactivity may wo…

This study will compare 70 women with and without primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) to see how the condition affects pain sensitivity, joint flexibility, physical activity, breathing strength, attitudes about menstruation, and mood. Researchers hope to identify key areas aff…

This observational study will look at 88 people with chronic neck pain to see if the degree of cervical spine narrowing (stenosis) is linked to pain, central sensitization (an over-sensitive nervous system), movement, and quality of life. Participants will undergo pain tests, sen…

This study aims to see if a new test can reliably measure how long hip muscles can work before getting tired. Groin injuries are common in sports like soccer, and muscle fatigue is a key risk factor. Researchers will test 18 professional soccer players using a special endurance e…