Koç University

This study tests a 12-week program that uses WhatsApp to teach people with type 2 diabetes and their family members how to manage the disease better. Participants get videos, quizzes, and weekly phone calls to improve self-care and blood sugar levels. The goal is to see if this a…

This study tests whether a structured training program and a mobile app can help caregivers of patients who need a feeding tube (PEG). Researchers will measure if the app improves caregivers' knowledge, reduces problems like infections or blockages, and lessens their stress. Abou…

This study tests whether walking with a robot dog can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in children aged 2-7 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Forty children will be randomly assigned to either robot-dog-assisted walks or usual care. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether a robotic dog can improve emotional well-being and quality of life in 28 children aged 8-15 with blood cancer who are in protective isolation after a stem cell transplant. The children will interact with the AI-powered dog during their hospital stay. Rese…

This study compares an AI-powered orientation program (AINurse) to a human nurse orientation for ICU patients. The goal is to see if the AI program can reduce delirium, anxiety, and depression, and shorten hospital stays. Ten adult ICU patients with no current delirium will recei…

This study looks at whether art therapy can lower anxiety and disease severity in adults hospitalized for psychiatric disorders. About 48 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus art therapy. Researchers will measure changes in mood…

This study tests whether a special chatbot, designed with trauma-informed care and artificial intelligence, can lower anxiety and distress in adults recently diagnosed with cancer. About 62 participants will either use the chatbot freely for 12 weeks or receive standard care. Res…

This study tests whether listening to a guided imagery audio or watching an AI-generated video can reduce pain when doctors check the uterus after childbirth. About 150 women who had a vaginal birth with an episiotomy will take part. Their pain and vital signs will be measured du…

This study looks at how the skin barrier changes in intensive care patients who are at risk for pressure injuries (bedsores). Researchers will use non-invasive biosensors to measure things like skin moisture, acidity, and temperature in areas prone to injury. The goal is to under…