Kutahya Health Sciences University

This study is testing whether an injection made from a patient's own blood, called injectable platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), can improve the quality and thickness of gum tissue around dental implants. The goal is to see if this can help prevent common implant problems like inflammat…

This study is observing how well drug-coated balloons work for treating blocked heart arteries in different situations. It will follow 1,500 patients in Turkey to see if this method, which can sometimes avoid permanent metal stents, is safe and effective in the short and long ter…

This study is testing if applying ozone gas (a form of activated oxygen) can help people heal better after gum contouring surgery. It will compare 48 adults who get standard care plus ozone therapy to those who get standard care alone. The main goal is to see if ozone reduces inf…

This study is looking at the benefits of starting skin-to-skin contact right after a cesarean birth, instead of waiting. It will involve 120 mothers and babies to see if this early contact can reduce stress and pain for the mother, lower stress for the newborn, and help the baby …

This study aims to find out if swaddling or nesting works better to reduce pain and stress in newborns who need help breathing. Researchers will compare these two common, gentle care methods in 100 infants. They will measure stress using heart rate, breathing, and a simple saliva…

This study is testing whether a treatment called dry needling can help reduce pain and improve daily function for people with chronic upper back pain caused by tight muscle knots (myofascial pain syndrome). Researchers will compare real dry needling to a fake (sham) procedure in …

This study is testing whether adding clay art therapy to standard medication helps adults with schizophrenia improve their daily living skills and social interactions. It involves a small group of 17 stable patients who are already receiving drug treatment. Researchers will measu…

This study is testing whether a treatment called dry needling can reduce pain for people with shoulder myofascial pain syndrome. Fifty adults with shoulder pain will receive either real dry needling or a sham (fake) version, with neither the patient nor the person assessing them …

This study is testing if keeping mothers warm during and after a planned C-section makes breastfeeding easier and more comfortable. Researchers will compare mothers who receive warming with a special bed to those who get standard care. The goal is to see if this simple warmth red…

This study aims to understand the relationship between a patient's sense of empowerment, their quality of life, and their feeling of life purpose (called 'Ikigai') in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will survey 300 adults with stable heart disease to see how thes…

This study aims to see how reliable a simple grip strength test is for measuring a body's sense of position and movement (proprioception). Healthy volunteers aged 18-24 will squeeze a hand-held device to match specific force levels in two sessions one week apart. The goal is to v…

This study aims to understand the attitudes and habits of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) regarding traditional and complementary medicine. Researchers will survey 250 adult COPD patients to learn which methods they use, how often, and their overall feeli…

This study aims to understand how problems with executive function—the brain's management skills for planning and focus—affect physical performance and overall well-being in adults with obesity. Researchers will compare 100 adults with obesity, grouping them based on their cognit…

This study aims to understand how breathing exercises and aerobic workouts affect certain chemicals in the body and brain of people with major depression. Researchers will measure markers related to brain cell health, inflammation, and stress in 40 adult volunteers. The goal is t…

This study aims to understand how often physiotherapists experience workplace bullying and how satisfied they are with their jobs. Researchers will survey 200 physiotherapists in Turkey using questionnaires about bullying experiences and job satisfaction. The goal is to gather in…

This study aims to understand the connection between a person's ability to imagine movements (motor imagery), their awareness of their own body, and their thinking skills (cognition) in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with type 2 diabetes to comple…

This study aims to understand why spinal anesthesia, commonly used for C-sections, can work differently from person to person. Researchers will observe 107 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if their belly size and internal pressure affect how well the spinal block n…

This study aims to learn directly from intensive care unit (ICU) nurses about their experiences managing phlebitis, a painful vein inflammation. Researchers will interview 25 experienced ICU nurses to understand the challenges they face and what helps them provide better care. Th…