Kutahya Health Sciences University

This study looks at whether clay therapy can improve daily living skills and social performance in people with schizophrenia who are already stable on medication. About 17 adults who attend a community mental health center will take part. The goal is to see if this creative activ…

This study tests whether dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce shoulder pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome. About 50 adults with shoulder pain will receive either real or fake (sham) dry needling, guided by ultrasound, to see if the treatmen…

This study tests whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin) can improve the thickness and width of the gums around dental implants. The trial will include 80 adults with thin or narrow gums around their implants. The goal is to see if thi…

This study looks at whether swaddling (wrapping snugly) or nesting (creating a cozy boundary) can lower pain and stress in newborns who need breathing help. About 100 babies born after 35 weeks will be observed. Researchers will check heart rate, oxygen levels, and use a special …

This study looks at whether adding ozone therapy to standard gum surgery can improve healing and reduce pain. 48 adults with enlarged gums will receive either standard care or standard care plus ozone. Researchers will check gum healing, inflammation, and quality of life over one…

This study looks at whether breathing and aerobic exercises can affect certain brain and inflammation markers in people with major depression. Researchers will measure substances linked to nerve health and inflammation in 40 adults aged 18 to 40. The goal is to understand how exe…

This study looks at whether starting skin-to-skin contact right after a cesarean birth helps lower stress in newborns and pain in mothers. About 120 mothers having planned C-sections will take part. Researchers will use checklists to make sure the contact happens early and lasts,…

This study tests whether dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce back pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome. About 50 adults with shoulder blade pain will receive either real or fake (sham) needling, and neither they nor the evaluator will know w…

This study looks at whether actively warming mothers during and after a C-section can improve breastfeeding success and comfort. About 68 women having their first baby will be randomly assigned to either receive warming or standard care. Researchers will measure breastfeeding eff…

This study looks at whether motor imagery training—mentally practicing movements without actually moving—can help people with partial rotator cuff tears feel less pain and move better. About 80 adults will either get standard physical therapy or add motor imagery sessions. The go…

This study tests whether adding simple mental tasks (like counting backwards) to exercise can improve walking, balance, and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis. Forty adults with MS will do supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to find better r…

This study looks at how problems with thinking skills (called executive dysfunction) affect physical performance and overall well-being in 100 adults with obesity. Participants will take thinking tests and physical tests like walking speed and grip strength. The goal is to unders…

This study follows 1500 adults with coronary artery disease who receive a drug-coated balloon instead of a stent during a heart procedure. Researchers want to see how well the balloon works in different situations, such as new blockages, narrowed stents, or small vessels. The goa…

This study looks at how common workplace bullying (mobbing) is among physiotherapists in Turkey and how it affects their job satisfaction. Researchers will survey 200 physiotherapists who have worked in Turkey. The goal is to better understand these issues to improve working cond…

This study surveys 250 adults with COPD to learn about their use and opinions of traditional and complementary medicine, such as herbal treatments and acupuncture. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure attitudes and identify which methods patients use most. The goal is t…

This study checks if long-term blood sugar levels (HbA1c) are linked to how fast the stomach empties before surgery. About 134 adults having planned surgery will get a stomach ultrasound after fasting. The goal is to see if poor blood sugar control raises the risk of stomach cont…

This study looks at people with chronic (long-term) neck pain to find out what factors—like mental health and body function—affect their ability to do daily activities. Researchers will study 80 adults aged 18-65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to better…

This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes imagine movements, sense their bodies, and think. Researchers will test 100 adults aged 18-65 who have had diabetes for at least 5 years. No treatment is given; the goal is to understand relationships between these abilities.

This study looks at whether a simple handgrip device can reliably measure how well people sense their own grip strength—a part of body awareness called proprioception. About 55 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 24 will perform grip tasks twice to see if the results are consistent. Th…

This study looks at how shoulder pain on the paralyzed side affects arm function, balance, fear of falling, and independence in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure these factors in 62 adults with stroke and shoulder pain. The goal is to better understand the re…

This study looks at 300 adults with stable coronary artery disease to see if feeling empowered and having a sense of purpose (called 'ikigai') are connected. Researchers will use surveys to measure these factors and how they relate to quality of life. The goal is to help nurses a…