Kocaeli University

This study tests a fun, game-based therapy for people with dyssynergic defecation, a condition where the pelvic floor muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements, causing chronic constipation. 36 adults will use a video game controlled by muscle signals to retrain their p…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (genicular block vs. IPACK block) given alongside a standard adductor canal block to control pain after total knee replacement. 72 adults having knee surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two blocks. The goal is to see which…

This study looks at whether listening to calming music during the first radiation session can lower anxiety, stress, and pain for cancer patients. 72 adults starting radiation treatment will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other also gets a 15-20 minute musi…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality games to standard hand therapy helps people recover better after surgery for a cut tendon in the hand. Sixty-six adults will either do regular rehab alone or regular rehab plus 20 minutes of VR hand exercises daily for 4 weeks. Rese…

This study looks at whether a 5-week community-based occupational therapy program can help Syrian refugees in Turkey feel more included and able to take part in daily activities. Sixteen adults will be split into two groups: one gets the full program with group sessions in real c…

This study checks if standard fasting guidelines before surgery work the same for people with diabetes. Using ultrasound, researchers will measure stomach volume in 220 adults (with and without diabetes) after they have fasted. The goal is to see if diabetics need different fasti…

This study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive eye ultrasound can predict which women having a C-section under spinal anesthesia will develop a post-dural puncture headache. Researchers will measure the optic nerve sheath diameter before and after surgery in 220 women. The go…