Ondokuz Mayis University

This study tests whether a simple exercise program called Radio Taiso, delivered through WhatsApp, can help adults aged 60 and older build a regular exercise habit. Researchers will track how often participants exercise, their physical abilities, and their quality of life. The go…

This study tests three different methods to help people feel better after spine surgery. It focuses on reducing nausea and thirst while increasing comfort. The study will include 128 adults who had lumbar disc surgery under general anesthesia. Participants will be asked about the…

This study tests whether a special nerve block (SPSIP block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after open-heart surgery. About 50 adults having planned heart surgery will receive either the block plus standard care or standard care alone. The main goal is to see…

This study tests two different pain-relief methods for people having chest surgery with a camera. One method is a nerve block injection near the ribs, and the other is a spinal injection of morphine. The goal is to see which approach reduces the need for strong painkillers and im…

This study looks at whether Reiki, a gentle energy-based therapy, can help people feel less pain and move better after total knee replacement surgery. About 90 adults having planned knee surgery will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus Reiki, the other gets stan…

This study looks at whether an 8-week Pilates exercise program can improve breathing in overweight and obese women. About 48 women will be split into an exercise group and a control group. Researchers will measure lung function, breathing rate, and quality of life before and afte…

This study looks at whether applying cold inside the mouth (intraoral cryotherapy) can improve numbing for root canal treatment on lower front teeth with severe tooth nerve pain (irreversible pulpitis). About 98 adults with intense tooth pain will receive standard numbing injecti…

This study looks at how common sound sensitivity (hyperacusis and misophonia) is among teachers and whether it adds to their work stress. Researchers will survey 500 teachers to find out how many have these conditions and how severe they are. The goal is to better understand teac…

This study looks at whether using realistic, scenario-based simulations can improve how midwifery students learn, feel confident, and stay satisfied when managing a dangerous pregnancy complication called eclampsia. About 90 students who are taking an Obstetric Emergencies course…

This study aims to find out how many high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey, experience misophonia — a condition where certain sounds trigger strong negative feelings. Researchers will survey 600 students using a standard questionnaire to measure how common and severe…

This study looks at two different methods doctors use to re-inflate the lungs after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. About 52 adults having planned heart surgery will be randomly assigned to one of two lung re-inflation techniques. The goal is to see which method is …

This study looks at whether warming up the breathing muscles can help combat athletes (kickboxing and Muay Thai) perform better and feel less out of breath. Twenty young athletes, ages 15 to 22, will try different warm-up routines, including one that uses a special breathing devi…

This study looks at whether doing breathing muscle training in the water can improve swimming performance in young athletes. Thirty competitive swimmers aged 13-18 will be split into three groups and train for four weeks using different methods. Researchers will measure lung func…

This study looks at how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) might link pain intensity to disability in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will ask 250 adults with neck pain lasting at least three months to fill out questionnaires about their pain, fear of movement, disabilit…

This study is observing 142 adults having lung cancer surgery to see if their nutrition and muscle health can predict complications, hospital stay length, and survival. Researchers will use blood tests, CT scans, and ultrasound to measure these factors before surgery. The goal is…