Karabuk University

This study tests a training program for first-time moms, given during pregnancy, to teach healthy infant sleep habits. 48 pregnant women will either get the training or standard care. Researchers will check if the program helps babies sleep better and makes parents feel more conf…

This study will test whether listening to 60 minutes of instrumental Turkish classical music can reduce pain, improve neck awareness, and enhance balance in 19 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants will listen once, and their pain and balance will be measured before and aft…

This study will test whether foot reflexology—a type of foot massage—can help women aged 18-45 with migraines feel less pain, anxiety, and fear of movement. Twenty women will either receive 10 foot massage sessions over 5 weeks or no massage. Researchers will measure changes in h…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with long-term low back pain do their home exercises more consistently. About 50 adults with chronic mechanical low back pain will either get a printed exercise plan or use an app with videos and reminders. After 6 weeks, r…

This study tests whether giving women a QR code with educational videos and tips before a planned cesarean birth can lower their anxiety, reduce pain after surgery, and improve comfort. About 88 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the QR code education, the oth…

This study compares how different squat-based warm-ups—isometric holds, dynamic lifts, and with or without electrical muscle stimulation—affect jump height, agility, and shooting speed in healthy male volleyball athletes. Each participant tries five different warm-up protocols in…

This study will compare balance, walking ability, fall risk, and quality of life between postmenopausal women who have had a total knee replacement and healthy women of the same age. Researchers will test 30 women aged 60 and older using simple physical tests and a questionnaire.…

This study looks at how severe GERD symptoms are linked to posture problems, muscle pain, and physical activity in adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers will measure symptoms, take posture photos, and ask about pain and exercise. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to understand…

This study looks at whether a video-supported flipped learning model can lower anxiety and improve skill levels in midwifery students learning episiotomy. About 60 third-year midwifery students will be split into two groups: one gets traditional classroom teaching, the other watc…

This study will test two common pre-exercise treatments—percussion therapy (using a massage gun) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—on 20 healthy, sedentary adults. Researchers will measure muscle fatigue, strength, pain threshold, and oxygen levels to see which met…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to rope training helps male volleyball players build more muscle strength, size, and power. Over eight weeks, 20 athletes will do the same rope exercises either with or without BFR. Researchers will measure changes in m…