Ondokuz Mayis University

This study tests whether ice cubes, mouthwash, or menthol lozenges can help reduce nausea and thirst and improve comfort in 128 adults after spine surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three methods, and their symptoms will be measured using simple scales.…

This study compares two ways to manage pain after video-assisted lung surgery: a nerve block injected near the ribs and a small dose of morphine given into the spinal fluid. Sixty adults having elective lung surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods before anest…

This study tests whether placing an ice pack on the gum for 5 minutes before a numbing injection can improve pain control during root canal treatment. It involves 98 adults with severe, irreversible tooth nerve pain. The goal is to see if this simple cold therapy reduces the need…

This study tests whether a simple exercise program called Radio Taiso, delivered through WhatsApp, can help adults aged 60 and over build a regular exercise habit. Participants will follow the program at home and report their progress via daily messages. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests whether training the breathing muscles (using a PowerBreathe device) on land or in water can improve swimming performance in 30 competitive swimmers aged 13-18. Participants train 5 days a week for 4 weeks, and researchers measure lung function, stroke rate, and …

This study tests whether Reiki, a gentle energy-based touch therapy, can reduce pain and help patients move better after total knee replacement surgery. 90 adults having planned knee surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either Reiki or standard care. Researchers will meas…

This study tests whether a specific nerve block (SPSIP block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after open-heart surgery. Fifty adults having elective surgery will receive either the block plus standard pain care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure …

This study tests two different methods to re-inflate the lungs after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. 52 adult patients will be randomly assigned to either a quick, single inflation or a gradual step-up method. The goal is to see which approach is safer for the heart…

This study looks at how fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, might explain the link between pain intensity and disability in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, fear, disability, and physical activity in 250 adults with neck pain lasting at least thre…

This study looks at how common hyperacusis (sensitivity to everyday sounds) and misophonia (strong negative reactions to specific sounds) are among teachers, and whether these conditions add to their work stress. Researchers will survey 500 teachers in Turkey to measure these sen…

This study follows 142 adults having lung cancer surgery to see if measuring nutrition and muscle loss can help predict complications, hospital stay, and survival. Participants get blood tests, CT scans, and ultrasound before surgery. The goal is to create a better risk score to …

This study looks at whether warming up the breathing muscles can help combat athletes perform better and feel less tired. Twenty young kickboxers and Muay Thai athletes (ages 15-22) will try a special breathing warm-up, a fake version, and a regular warm-up. Researchers will meas…

This study aims to find out how common misophonia is among high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey. Researchers will survey 600 students using a questionnaire to measure the frequency and severity of misophonia symptoms. The study does not test any treatment, but will …

This study looks at whether using realistic simulation scenarios helps midwifery students learn better, feel more confident, and be more satisfied with their training when managing eclampsia (a serious pregnancy complication) during labor. About 90 students who are taking an obst…