Izmir Democracy University

This study looks at whether adding simple brain exercises to online Pilates classes can improve memory, attention, and daily life in women with fibromyalgia. Thirty women aged 18-65 will take part. Researchers will measure thinking skills, pain, fatigue, and quality of life befor…

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 impact…

This study looks at how lipedema, a condition where fat builds up in the legs, affects knee osteoarthritis in women aged 30-65. Researchers will compare two groups of women with knee arthritis—those with and without lipedema—using ultrasound to measure cartilage thickness and que…

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 screenings and surveys. The goal is to understand which factors make players mor…

This study looks at how strongly addicted smokers are to nicotine and how that relates to their breathing strength, physical ability, thinking skills, pain, quality of life, activity levels, and sleep. About 212 regular smokers will complete questionnaires and simple tests. No tr…

This study is creating a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures how urgently people need to urinate and how it affects their daily life. Researchers will test the new version with 130 Turkish-speaking women who have overactive bladder. The goal is to give doctors and re…

This study looks at how the degree of narrowing in the neck spine (cervical spinal stenosis) affects hand strength and fine motor skills in adults aged 18-75 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. Researchers will measure grip and pinch strength using special devices and t…

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 these factors in 111 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to find better ways to prevent and treat neck p…

This study aims to see if a new hip adductor endurance test is accurate and reliable for professional soccer players. Groin injuries are common in sports like soccer, and muscle fatigue is a key risk factor. Researchers will test 18 players to compare this new endurance test with…

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

This study looks at how the degree of spinal narrowing (stenosis) in the neck affects pain, nerve sensitivity, movement, and quality of life in 88 adults with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, sensation, and joint function using simple tests and questionnaires. No…

This study compares women with fibromyalgia to healthy women to understand how the condition impacts pain, fatigue, stress, sleep, eating habits, and gut health. Researchers will use questionnaires and surveys to measure these factors in 80 women aged 18-65. The goal is to better…

This study aims to better understand painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea) by comparing women who experience them to those who don't. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity, joint flexibility, breathing muscle strength, physical activity, attitudes about menstruation, and sig…