Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

This study tests whether female health sciences students can improve their sleep patterns and reduce social jet lag by doing acupressure on themselves every day for 12 weeks. Half the participants will use real acupressure points, while the other half will use sham (fake) points,…

This study tests whether teaching new mothers how to do acupressure on themselves can help them breastfeed exclusively for longer. 360 mothers will either get standard care or also learn acupressure within 48 hours after giving birth. Researchers will track breastfeeding rates at…

This study looks at whether wearing a night guard can reduce jaw muscle thickness and pain in children aged 10-12 who grind their teeth. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle changes and track symptoms like headaches and jaw fatigue over 3 and 6 months. The goal is to…

This study compares aromatherapy (lavender oil) and music therapy (Pachelbel's Canon) to see if they reduce anxiety in 100 children having their first dental X-ray. Kids are randomly assigned to one of four groups: aromatherapy, music, both, or standard care. Anxiety is measured …

This study tests whether giving less or more IV fluids during a planned C-section helps reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery and helps the bowels recover faster. About 160 women having planned C-sections under spinal anesthesia will take part. The goal is to find the best flu…

This study tests whether pressing on specific body spots (acupressure) can reduce menstrual pain and PMS symptoms in women aged 18-30. About 120 participants will either do real or fake acupressure at home for 6 months. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method can help…

This study tests whether a special dressing with ozonated oil can reduce redness, swelling, and pain after open inguinal hernia repair. About 60 adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to get either the ozonated oil dressing or a standard sterile dressing. The ma…

This study looks at whether a technique called haptonomy—using gentle touch to bond with the baby—can reduce fear of childbirth and increase emotional attachment for first-time mothers and their partners. About 144 couples will be randomly assigned to receive haptonomy sessions o…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device called TENS, which delivers mild electrical currents through the skin, can reduce anxiety and pain and improve satisfaction in 80 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Participants will receive either standard care or TENS …

This study looks at fluid from the gums of 80 people with gingivitis—half children aged 8-12, half young adults aged 15-24. Researchers will measure inflammation markers to see if they differ by age. The goal is to understand how gum disease develops during growth and puberty.

This study looks at whether a father's involvement in caring for his 4-6 month old baby is linked to how the baby processes sensory information like touch, sound, and sight. Researchers will ask fathers about their caregiving activities and mothers about their baby's sensory resp…

This study looks at whether the ratio of a baby's index finger to ring finger (2D:4D) is linked to their motor skills and sensory processing. Researchers will measure finger lengths in 80 healthy infants aged 12-18 months and compare them to standardized tests of movement and sen…

This study looks at how babies aged 6 to 18 months with congenital hypothyroidism (a thyroid condition present at birth) develop their motor skills, sensory processing, and neurological health. Researchers will assess 40 infants who have been on treatment since birth, using stand…