Kutahya Health Sciences University

This trial tests whether nurse-led motivational interviewing—a counseling style that helps people find their own motivation to change—can improve blood pressure control in adults with hypertension. Participants are randomly assigned to usual care, individual counseling, or counse…

This study will test two different ways of taking a small piece of gum tissue from the roof of the mouth and placing it around a dental implant during a second surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to thicker, healthier gum tissue. Thirty adults with a missing lower prem…

This study tests a 6-week program where nurses provide weekly phone calls and personalized advice to help frail older adults (65+) living at home. The goal is to reduce frailty and improve their ability to do daily activities. 100 participants will be split into two groups: one g…

This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich fibrin (a substance made from the patient's own blood) into the gums around dental implants can make the gums thicker and healthier. It includes 80 adults with thin gums around their implants. The injection is given three times ove…

This study tests whether a 6-week nurse-led self-management program can reduce dialysis-related distress in people receiving hemodialysis. The program includes weekly one-on-one sessions focusing on fluid control, diet, medication adherence, and coping with symptoms. Half of the …

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (ESPB and SPSIPB) to see which provides better pain relief after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 64 adults aged 45-85 will receive one of the blocks before surgery, and their pain levels, opioid use, and recovery speed will be t…

This study tests if a strong laser treatment, combined with exercise, can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. About 60 adults with stroke-related shoulder pain will receive either the laser plus exercise or a fake laser plus exercise. The go…

This study looks at whether swaddling (wrapping snugly) or nesting (creating a cozy boundary) can lower pain and stress in newborns who need breathing support. About 100 babies born after 35 weeks will be watched for heart rate, oxygen levels, and stress signs. A painless saliva …

This study will test whether a 6-week aerobic exercise program can improve quality of life, mood, and fatigue in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Sixty-four participants with low disease activity will either continue standard care or add five weekly exercise sessions. Researchers…

This study tests whether a 6-week nurse-led support program helps family caregivers of patients receiving home palliative care feel more confident and reduce hospital visits. The program includes education, phone coaching, and guidance on managing symptoms and stress. Researchers…

This study tests whether a mobile health app can help family caregivers of patients receiving home palliative care. 120 caregivers will either use the app for 6 weeks or receive usual care alone. The app provides education on symptom management, daily care, and stress relief. Res…

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

This study looks at whether motor imagery training — mentally practicing movements without actually moving — can reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and lessen fear of movement in people with partial rotator cuff tears. About 80 adults will be randomly assigned to either stan…

This study tests whether applying ozone therapy (active oxygen) to the gums after gum surgery can help them heal better and reduce pain. 48 adults with gum overgrowth will be randomly assigned to get either standard gum paste or gum paste plus ozone therapy. The researchers will …

This study tests whether dry needling, a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle trigger points, can reduce shoulder pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Fifty adults with shoulder pain will receive either real dry needling or a sham version, and both patients a…

This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into muscle trigger points—can reduce back pain and improve daily function. Fifty adults with back pain from myofascial trigger points will receive either real or sham dry needling. Neither they nor the evaluator will k…

This study aims to classify people with chronic low back pain into distinct pain types—nociceptive, neuropathic, nociplastic, or mixed—using a clinical algorithm and sensory tests. Researchers will assess pain characteristics, sensitivity, disability, and quality of life in 80 pa…

This study looks at how shoulder pain on the paralyzed side after a stroke affects arm movement, trunk control, fear of falling, mobility, and independence. Researchers will assess 62 stroke survivors using standard tests and ultrasound. The goal is to better understand the relat…

This study surveys 200 physiotherapists in Turkey to measure how often they experience workplace bullying (mobbing) and how satisfied they are with their jobs. Participants fill out two questionnaires: one about bullying and one about job satisfaction. The goal is to understand t…

This study looks at how physical and mental factors affect daily activities in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, sleep, mood, and movement in 80 adults aged 18–65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. No treatment is given—the goal is to better…

This study is looking at whether long-term blood sugar levels (HbA1c) affect how fast the stomach empties before surgery. Slow stomach emptying can increase the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during anesthesia. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure stomach conte…

This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes imagine movements, sense their own bodies, and perform thinking tasks. Researchers will test 100 adults aged 18–65 who have had diabetes for at least 5 years. No treatments or drugs are given—only questionnaires and simple tasks…

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 be split into two groups based on their cognitive test scores. The goal is to understand the conne…

This study looks at whether a simple hand-grip device can reliably measure proprioception—your body's ability to sense force and position—in 55 healthy volunteers aged 18-24. Participants will squeeze the device at a target force and try to repeat it, with researchers checking ho…

This study is looking at how well drug-coated balloons work for treating narrowed heart arteries. Researchers will follow 1,500 adults who get this treatment to see how they do in the short and long term. The goal is to gather more information on the success and safety of this ap…