Pamukkale University

This study is testing whether cycling in slightly cold temperatures helps overweight women lose body fat more effectively than cycling in normal room temperatures. Researchers will enroll 36 women to complete a 12-week cycling program in different temperature settings. They will …

This study is testing whether adding a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy helps adults with long-term low back pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, stiffness, and daily function over time. The goal is to …

This study is testing whether two different exercise programs—Tai Chi and square stepping exercises—can help women with multiple sclerosis improve their balance, leg strength, and reduce fatigue. Researchers will compare these approaches to traditional coordination exercises over…

This study is looking at a new way to help women who have arm swelling (lymphedema) after breast cancer treatment. It compares a standard massage therapy to a machine that uses gentle, rhythmic compression, and also tests using them together. The goal is to see which approach bes…

This study aims to find out if electrical stimulation applied inside the vagina or on the perineal area (between vagina and anus) is better at reducing incontinence and improving quality of life for women with overactive bladder. Sixty-three women who haven't found relief from st…

This study is testing if a non-invasive treatment called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) can reduce painful muscle stiffness in the wrist of people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the therapy to standard care in 32 participants to see if it improves arm m…

This study aims to understand if a patient's ability to find, understand, and use health information affects their recovery from hand and forearm injuries. Researchers will measure health literacy, hand function, and grip strength in 117 adults with these injuries. The goal is to…

This study aims to understand if a patient's fear of moving and re-injuring their wrist (called kinesiophobia) can predict how well they recover from a broken wrist treated without surgery. Researchers will measure this fear using a questionnaire and then track patients' wrist mo…

This study aims to understand the connection between how patients with hand or forearm injuries feel about their own hand function and the results of standard clinical tests performed by therapists. Researchers will enroll 34 adults who have sustained these injuries, with or with…