Marmara University

This study looks at whether adding a special diaphragm stretching technique to standard scoliosis exercises can improve breathing, posture, and quality of life in teens with scoliosis. About 42 adolescents will be split into two groups: one doing only the Schroth exercise program…

This study looks at whether adding high-intensity or moderate-intensity exercise to compression therapy can help women with lipedema reduce leg swelling, improve mobility, and feel better. About 69 women aged 18-65 will be assigned to one of three groups: compression plus walking…

This study tests whether a special nerve block (PENG block) added to standard physical therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. About 15 adults with stroke-related shoulder pain will receive the injection and be monitored for changes …

This study will test a new augmented reality-based mirror therapy system (MirrARm) to help stroke patients recover arm movement and daily function. Thirty adults who had a first stroke 3 to 12 months ago will use the system or standard mirror therapy three times a week for eight …

This study looks at whether a special dental filling can improve how children with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) chew. MIH causes weak enamel, sensitivity, and uneven chewing. Researchers will measure chewing balance in 68 children aged 7-12 before and after treatment, a…

This study looks at whether special breathing exercises can make the diaphragm and chest muscles stronger in people who have had a stroke. About 35 adults aged 18–65 will do these exercises for 4 weeks. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle thickness and also check ba…

This study looks at whether a 12-week online facial yoga program can help menopausal women aged 45-65 feel less stressed, think more clearly, and lower their cortisol levels. One hundred women will be split into two groups: one does facial yoga twice a week, the other continues u…

This study tests whether a gamified healthy lifestyle training program helps women undergoing fertility treatments like IVF feel more confident and adopt healthier habits. About 105 women will be split into three groups: one gets the game-like program plus a booklet, another gets…

This study compares two types of radiofrequency ablation (a minimally invasive procedure using heat) to treat long-lasting tailbone pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 50 adults with chronic tailbone pain will be randomly assigned to receive either a single or …

This study tests if a newer type of nerve block (shoulder PENG block) causes less paralysis of the diaphragm—the main breathing muscle—compared to the standard block (interscalene block) in people having shoulder surgery. About 70 adults will receive one of the two blocks, and do…

This study tests a one-day online group workshop based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for women with postpartum depression in Turkey. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to either the workshop or usual care. The goal is to see if the workshop is feasible, acceptable, and…

This study looks at two different simulation training methods to teach nursing students how to insert a urinary catheter in male patients. About 102 students who have no prior experience will be randomly assigned to either a hybrid simulation with a wearable model or a standard t…

This study looks at whether extra breastfeeding support through phone or video calls can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and have fewer symptoms of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or standard care plus telehe…

This study will ask 100 men with lower urinary tract symptoms whether they would consider surgery if their symptoms don't improve. Researchers will also measure symptom severity, urine flow, and leftover urine volume. The goal is to find out which factors most strongly predict a …

This study looks at whether a ratio of urine flow rate to kidney function (Qmax/eGFR) is linked to how severe urinary symptoms are in men over 40. About 100 men with urinary issues will take a urine flow test, a blood test, and fill out a symptom questionnaire. The goal is to see…

This study will compare three ways of bathing healthy newborns—immersion, swaddled, and sponge bathing—to see how each affects body temperature, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. About 107 full-term babies will take part. The goal is to find the safest bathing method to h…

This study looks at how gaps between baby teeth and uneven tooth sizes change how people see a child's smile. Researchers will take photos of children's smiles and digitally change them to show different spacing and tooth widths. Then, adults like dental students and parents will…

This study will check how well common imaging methods like X-rays and MRIs can spot extra or fused bones in the lower spine and correctly identify the disc that is causing pain. Researchers will compare routine scans with a full-spine image to see which method is most accurate. T…

This study aims to see if a new scoring system called SOFA-2 can better predict which intensive care patients are at risk of dying within 30 days. Researchers will also measure how common sepsis and septic shock are in Turkish ICUs. About 2,500 adult patients will have their rout…