Kto Karatay University

This study tests a new virtual reality (VR) software that delivers behavioral activation therapy for people with depression. Behavioral activation helps people re-engage in positive activities to improve mood. Participants use hand-tracking to interact with the VR environment, co…

This study tested whether sanitary pads containing active oxygen and negative ions can reduce pain and improve healing after an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) in first-time mothers. 66 women were randomly assigned to use either the special pads or regular postpartum pa…

This study looks at three non-surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand. Researchers compared standard physical therapy (ultrasound, exercises, and a wrist splint) with the same therapy plus either high-intens…

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 tests whether chairs with special foam materials and shapes can reduce tailbone pain and improve comfort for people with coccydynia. About 42 adults who sit at desks 5-6 hours daily will use the chairs for one week. Researchers will measure pressure distribution, pain …

This study tests whether taking a daily warm shower (37-39°C for 10-15 minutes) during the first three days after a cesarean birth can reduce maternal exhaustion and fatigue, and increase breast milk production. Sixty-four first-time mothers who had a cesarean delivery will be ra…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality goggles during the needle stick for dialysis can lower pain and anxiety. Fifty adults on hemodialysis were randomly assigned to either watch VR content during the procedure or receive usual care. The results will show if a simple,…

This study tested whether a structured education session led by a nurse could lower anxiety and improve quality of life in 188 adults having their first shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones. The education covered what to expect during the procedure, pain management, and recov…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help people over 65 sleep better and have better physical balance. 90 older adults took part, and researchers measured sleep quality and balance before and after using lavender scent. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to …

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can help people aged 65 to 85 who are in the hospital sleep better and feel less anxious. Researchers compared a group that received therapeutic touch to a control group. The goal was to see if this s…

This study tested whether using a stress ball during active labor can reduce pain and improve comfort. 78 pregnant women were split into two groups: one used a stress ball during contractions, the other received standard care. Researchers measured pain, comfort, and self-efficacy…

This completed study tested two common physical therapy treatments—therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis (ultrasound with a pain-relief gel)—against a placebo in 60 adults with chronic low back pain. All groups also received standard treatments like TENS and exercises. The goa…

This study tested whether nursing interventions based on the Levine Conservation Model could help colorectal cancer patients cope with fatigue, nerve damage, and anxiety caused by chemotherapy. 68 patients receiving the FOLFOX regimen were taught to use sensory balls, progressive…

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping therapy, can help first-time mothers feel safer, less anxious, and experience less pain after a planned cesarean section. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received EFT in the first 24 hours …

This study tested Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also called tapping therapy, in 68 first-time pregnant women to see if it could reduce fear of childbirth, improve how they remember the birth, and boost their sense of security after delivery. The women received four weekly EF…

This study tested whether watching short exercise videos before doing the exercises helps stroke survivors recover better. Thirty chronic stroke patients were split into two groups: one did action observation therapy plus conventional rehab, the other did conventional rehab alone…

This study tested whether hygiene education using the 'teach-back' method (where women explain what they learned) improves genital hygiene behaviors and reduces symptoms in pregnant women diagnosed with urinary tract infections. 36 pregnant women participated, with half receiving…

This study tested two non-drug techniques—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping)—on 60 new mothers who had vaginal births. Over six weeks, one group received touch therapy, another did tapping, and a third got standard support. Researchers measured mood and f…

This study looked at whether breathing exercises can reduce pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, and trouble sleeping in people who had lung surgery. 74 patients who had VATS or wedge resection were taught a special breathing technique. Researchers measured their pain, anxiety, br…

This study tested whether yoga-based breathing exercises can reduce pain, fatigue, and insomnia and improve self-efficacy in people recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. 80 patients were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises twice daily for about 20 minutes,…

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 the thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) turn on during movement in people who have had ACL knee surgery. Researchers want to understand if muscle timing problems remain even after standard rehab. The study involves 25 men aged 18-45 who are 6 months …

This study looked at whether a four-week training program on cancer screening could improve knowledge and increase use of family health centers among university academics. 71 academics were split into two groups, with one group receiving the training. Researchers measured their k…

This completed study looked at how much anxiety people feel about artificial intelligence, comparing athletes (who exercise regularly) with sedentary individuals (who don't). Over 660 participants filled out a questionnaire measuring their AI-related worries. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether teaching sexual health using a flipped classroom method (where students review materials at home and do activities in class) improves sexual health literacy in university students. 96 students from health-related programs took part. The goal was to see i…

This completed study of 292 women looked at tailbone pain (coccydynia) after childbirth. Researchers used the Paris Questionnaire to measure pain and compared it with quality-of-life and functional scores. The goal was to see if this simple questionnaire could help doctors better…

This study checked whether a Turkish version of the General Rehabilitation Adherence Scale works well for people with osteoarthritis. Researchers gave the questionnaire to 88 patients receiving physiotherapy. The goal was to see if the translated scale is valid and reliable for u…