Kto Karatay University

This study tests whether midwife-guided birth affirmation cards can help first-time mothers have a better childbirth experience. Researchers will measure labor duration, pain, fear, and feelings of control and support in 60 women. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug appro…

This study tests whether a single session of motor imagery exercises—mentally practicing movements—can reduce pain in pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to real or placebo imagery exercises. Researchers will measure pain levels and …

This study looks at two different ways to help people with long-lasting neck pain. One method uses mental imagery (picturing movements in your mind), and the other uses gentle neck exercises. The goal is to see which one works better to lower pain and improve how well you can sen…

This study tests whether a gamified education program can improve health literacy and quality of life in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes. Half of the 52 participants will receive the gamified program plus standard education, while the other half gets standard education al…

This study tests if simple breathing exercises (pranayama) can reduce pain and improve comfort for women after a cesarean section. About 100 women who had a planned C-section and feel at least moderate pain will be asked to do these exercises. The goal is to see if this drug-free…

This study tests whether getting women up and walking early after a C-section, plus drinking caffeinated Turkish coffee, can improve bowel function, reduce pain, and boost mood. Sixty women who had a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia will be randomly assigned to either ea…

This study tests whether a series of neuroathletic exercises—including eye muscle training and balance drills—can improve walking speed, reduce fall risk, and boost cognitive function in healthy adults aged 60 to 80. Participants will do these exercises twice a week for 12 weeks …

This study tests whether educating parents about HPV and the vaccine increases their intention to vaccinate their children. Researchers will assess parents' knowledge before and after an educational session. The trial involves 52 parents of children aged 11-18 in Turkey, where th…

This study looks at how frailty and the ability to do two things at once (like walking while talking) relate to everyday activities in older adults aged 60 to 85. Researchers will measure frailty, dual-task performance, and independence in basic tasks like bathing and dressing. T…

This study tests a new guideline for nurses caring for premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The guideline groups routine medical tasks into a single care period to give babies longer, uninterrupted rest. Researchers will train some nurses on the guideline …