Medipol University

This study tests a new digital game called ApneaTheraPlay that guides people with sleep apnea through fun exercises before bed. The exercises aim to strengthen breathing muscles and improve sleep quality. About 54 adults with mild to severe sleep apnea will be split into three gr…

This study will test if learning about pain (pain neuroscience education) or gently stimulating a nerve in the neck (vagus nerve stimulation) can help people with rheumatoid arthritis feel better. About 36 adults with RA will try one of these methods or standard exercises for 8 w…

This study looks at whether adding sensory training to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. About 66 adults aged 25-45 will be split into three groups: one using a device for sensory training, one doing manual …

This study will compare two hands-on therapy techniques (manual myofascial release and Graston tool) against a home exercise program in 45 adults with tight hamstrings. The goal is to see which approach best improves flexibility, balance, and agility. Participants will be randoml…

This study tests whether taking royal jelly (a bee product) daily for 3 months can improve sperm health and increase pregnancy chances in couples with unexplained infertility. 80 men with normal sperm counts but possible hidden DNA damage will be randomly assigned to receive roya…

This study looks at whether one 60-minute session of Baduanjin Qigong can quickly lower anxiety, improve mood, and speed up reaction time in 50 occupational therapy students aged 18-25. Each student will try both the Qigong session and a control activity on different days, with m…

This study will test whether listening to special music (binaural beats) or using virtual reality during labor can reduce pain and affect key birth hormones. Ninety pregnant women giving birth naturally will be split into three groups: one using VR, one listening to the music, an…

This study compares a web-based exercise program (via the Physitrack app) to traditional home exercises for people aged 18-45 with non-specific low back pain lasting 6 weeks to under 12 months. The goal is to see if the digital approach improves pain, daily function, and quality …

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (sacral erector spinae plane block) can improve pain control after pilonidal sinus surgery. Sixty adults having elective surgery will receive the block plus standard anesthesia. Researchers will measure how much rescue pai…

This study looks at whether special breathing exercises using EMST and Triflo devices can help academics who often get tired voices from lots of talking. About 40 academics will do these exercises and have their voice quality and fatigue measured over several weeks. The goal is t…

This study looks at how confident and stressed physiotherapy interns feel during their clinical training. Researchers will survey 200 interns—100 from Turkey and 100 from Egypt—using online questionnaires. The goal is to understand how different training environments affect their…

This study looks at how a person's sense of joint position, fear of moving, balance, and sensory processing affect their recovery after knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure these factors in 75 people aged 50-75 who are 4-6 weeks past surgery. The …

This study looks at whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can help young adults sleep better. Researchers will compare how the exercise affects sleep quality in people who are naturally morning types versus evening types. The goal is to see if tailoring exerc…

This study looks at how certain immune proteins (NOD1 and NOD2) in saliva and blood are linked to gum disease. Researchers will compare 75 healthy adults, those with gum inflammation (gingivitis), and those with advanced gum disease (periodontitis). The goal is to better understa…

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

This study tests a structured parenting skills training for mothers of preterm infants aged 6-12 months. Researchers want to see if the program improves mothers' confidence, their sense of social support, and their baby's development. 26 mothers and their infants will take part, …

This study tests whether a digital game can improve how midwifery students learn about preeclampsia and eclampsia—serious pregnancy complications. About 120 fourth-year students will be split into three groups: digital game, simulation, or traditional lecture. Their knowledge and…

This study brings together 30 healthcare experts from around the world to agree on the best ways to use a machine called Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) in intensive care units (ICUs). The machine helps clear mucus from the lungs of patients who cannot cough effective…

This study looks at whether exercising in the morning or evening changes how we feel pain. Healthy adults aged 18-40 will do exercise sessions at different times and have their pain thresholds measured. The goal is to understand if our body's internal clock affects pain relief fr…

This study looks at how university students in double major programs balance their daily activities, manage their time, and feel stressed. About 150 students will fill out online surveys about their habits and stress levels. The goal is to understand the connections between these…

This study looks at how body awareness—knowing where your back is and how it feels—relates to pain, disability, and sensitivity in people with long-term low back pain. Researchers will compare 82 people with chronic back pain to healthy volunteers, measuring things like pain leve…