Karabuk University

This study looked at whether two simple additions could make light therapy for newborn jaundice work better and faster. Researchers tested if placing a white cover over the baby's incubator and giving the baby a gentle massage during treatment would help lower bilirubin levels mo…

This study tested a 6-week school program designed to help teens build healthier technology habits and be more physically active. 200 students aged 14-15 from 10 schools in Turkey either took part in the program or continued with their usual routine. The program included educatio…

This study tested whether a special education program could teach preschool children important safety skills. Researchers worked with 60 children aged 4-5, giving half of them eight fun, interactive lessons about personal safety and first aid. The goal was to see if this approach…

This study observed 60 patients after knee replacement surgery to compare two different nerve block combinations used for pain relief. Doctors watched which method—one targeting the back of the knee versus one targeting the side—provided better pain control and reduced opioid use…

This study tested a therapy for people who had a stroke 6-36 months ago. It compared two ways of delivering 'Action Observation Therapy,' where patients watch and then copy simple daily tasks. One group did this therapy in person, while another did it remotely via video call (tel…

This study tested whether adding wet cupping therapy to standard medication helps people with ankylosing spondylitis. One hundred adults with the condition were split into two groups: one received medication plus three monthly cupping sessions, while the other received only medic…

This study tested whether a childbirth preparation program using relaxation exercises could help pregnant women. Forty women were split into two groups: one received special training with a booklet and audio exercises, while the other received standard care. Researchers wanted to…

This study tested whether a home exercise program delivered through video calls works as well as traditional in-person physical therapy for treating text neck syndrome. Researchers compared both approaches in 31 university students who experienced neck pain from prolonged smartph…

This study tested whether reading special stories to hospitalized children could help them feel less afraid of medical procedures and reduce their screen time, while also lowering their parents' stress. Researchers compared 44 children aged 4-6 who either received the story sessi…

This study tested whether taking an olive leaf extract supplement for four weeks could help elite male handball players. Researchers wanted to see if it reduced muscle soreness after exercise, improved sleep quality, or boosted physical performance. Eighteen players were randomly…

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple mind-body practice, could help reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. It involved 64 women who were randomly assigned to either try EFT or receive standard care. The goal …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses or listening to music could help reduce pain and anxiety for burn patients during painful dressing changes. It involved 120 adult patients with burns, comparing these methods to standard care. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether a special training program led by nurses could help family caregivers feel more confident and resilient. 42 caregivers of homebound patients were randomly assigned to receive either the 6-week training program or usual care. The program taught practical …

This study tested whether dry needling—a technique using thin needles to release tight tissue—could help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers enrolled 78 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel to see if the treatment reduced hand pain, numbness, and stiffness while…

This study aimed to understand how shoulder pain affects balance, muscle strength, and sensation in people living with long-term weakness on one side of their body after a stroke. Researchers compared 78 stroke survivors, some with shoulder pain and some without, using various ph…

This study aimed to find out which of two short, intense workout styles is better for improving the fitness and performance of competitive table tennis players. Twenty-four young male athletes were split into two groups: one did bodyweight exercises, and the other used kettlebell…

This study aimed to see if a traditional therapy called wet cupping affects oxygen levels in the brain. Researchers measured brain oxygen in 40 healthy adults before, during, and after a single wet cupping session using a special light sensor. The goal was to gather information t…