Medipol University

This study tests whether taking royal jelly, a bee product, can improve sperm DNA quality and pregnancy rates in couples with unexplained infertility. Eighty men will take either royal jelly or a placebo daily for three months. Researchers will measure sperm damage, hormone level…

This study compares task-oriented occupational therapy to standard rehab for people recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, attending 40-minute sessions twice a week for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if focusing on …

This study tests a 6-week vision-focused occupational therapy program for primary school children aged 8-10 with visual attention issues. Half the children will receive the therapy twice a week, while the other half continue normal school activities. Researchers will measure chan…

This study will compare two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (QLB and TFP) to see which provides better pain relief after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Ninety adults scheduled for surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks or standard care. T…

This study compares a web-based exercise program to traditional home exercises for people with non-specific low back pain. Thirty adults aged 18-45 with moderate pain will follow an 8-week program using an app. Researchers will measure changes in pain, function, and quality of li…

This study tests whether training the sense of touch can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. 66 adults aged 25-45 with persistent pain will be split into three groups: device-based training, manual training, or standard physical therapy. T…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (sacral erector spinae plane block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after pilonidal sinus surgery. Sixty adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the block plus standar…

This study will test whether listening to special binaural-beat music or using virtual reality during labor can lower pain and change key birth hormones. About 90 women in active labor will be split into three groups: one using VR, one listening to the music, and one receiving st…

This study tests whether two breathing exercise devices, EMST and Triflo, can reduce voice fatigue and improve voice quality in academics who teach a lot. Forty participants will use the devices for 5 weeks, and their voice measurements and fatigue scores will be tracked. The goa…

This study tests a digital, game-like exercise system called ApneaTheraPlay for people with obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will do a mix of breathing, aerobic, strengthening, and throat exercises three times a week for 12 weeks, either through the game or a structured prog…

This study will test two non-drug approaches—pain neuroscience education and vagus nerve stimulation—against traditional exercise in 36 people with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see which method best reduces pain, improves quality of life, and lowers inflammation over 8 we…

This study looks at whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can improve sleep quality in young adults aged 18-35. Over 8 weeks, 64 participants with different sleep patterns (morning or evening types) will follow an online exercise program. Researchers will mea…

This study looks at whether hands-on myofascial release or a tool called Graston can improve flexibility, balance, and agility better than home exercises in people with tight hamstrings. About 45 adults with hamstring shortness will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and…

This study tests whether one 60-minute session of Baduanjin Qigong can immediately reduce anxiety, improve mood, and speed up reaction time in occupational therapy students aged 18-25. Fifty participants will each try both Qigong and a passive rest control on different days, with…

This study will follow 50 adults having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to see if a condition called central sensitization—where the nervous system is overly sensitive to pain—affects their recovery. Before surgery and 3 months after, researchers will measure pain and shoulder f…

This study looks at how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) before knee surgery affects recovery in people with meniscal tears. Researchers will follow 50 adults who are scheduled for arthroscopic surgery, measuring their pain, function, and fear levels before and three months after…

This study compares three ways of teaching midwifery students about preeclampsia and eclampsia: a digital game, a simulation, and traditional lectures. The goal is to see which method boosts knowledge, motivation, and attitude the most. 120 fourth-year midwifery students will tak…

This study tests a new way to monitor muscle activity during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It compares a standard arm tourniquet method with a newer, potentially less painful technique. The goal is to see if the new method wor…

This study looks at how university students who are pursuing two majors at once manage their daily activities and time, and how that relates to their stress levels. About 150 students will fill out online questionnaires about their schedules, time management skills, and perceived…

This study looks at how your sense of joint position, fear of moving, balance, and sensory processing affect recovery after knee osteoarthritis surgery. Researchers will measure these factors in 75 people aged 50-75 who had a total knee replacement 4-6 weeks ago. The goal is to b…

This study looks at whether a structured parenting skills training program can help mothers of preterm infants (born 6-12 months ago) feel more confident and supported. About 26 mothers and their babies will take part. Half will get the training at home, while the other half rece…

This study looks at how body awareness—your sense of your own back—relates to pain, disability, and sensation in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will compare 82 participants with back pain to healthy individuals, measuring things like pain intensity, touch sensitiv…

This study looks at whether exercising at different times of day changes how we feel pain. Fifty-six healthy adults will do a 12-minute high-intensity workout in both the morning and evening. Researchers will measure pain thresholds before and after exercise to see if time of day…

This study surveys 200 physiotherapy interns—100 from Turkey and 100 from Egypt—to compare their self-efficacy (confidence in clinical skills) and perceived stress levels. Participants fill out an online questionnaire about their background, confidence, and stress. The goal is to…

This study aims to understand how certain immune proteins, called NOD1 and NOD2, relate to gum disease. Researchers will collect saliva and blood samples from 75 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. They will measure levels of these proteins and other markers t…