Pamukkale University

This study tests whether foot core exercises done at home via video calls can reduce pain and improve walking in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Eighteen adults will be split into two groups: one gets live video sessions, the other gets recorded exercises. The goal is to see if…

This study compares two nasal sprays for moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis (hay fever): fluticasone alone versus a combination of fluticasone and azelastine. Researchers will track symptom relief and quality of life in 61 adults over two months to see which spray works better …

This study tests whether adding a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation on the ear (taVNS) to standard physical therapy can reduce muscle stiffness, improve movement, and boost quality of life in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Eighteen children aged 8-18 will be split int…

This study looks at how thyroid problems impact pain, tiredness, foot shape, muscle strength, and leg function in women who have regular periods. Researchers will compare 51 women with thyroid issues to healthy women to see what differences exist. The goal is to better understand…

This study aims to translate and test a cognitive assessment tool called the ECCA (Electroconvulsive Therapy Cognitive Assessment) into Turkish. The ECCA is designed to measure memory, attention, and other thinking skills that can be affected by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a…

This study checks how common swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) are in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers used questionnaires to measure swallowing function, gut symptoms, and diet quality in 191 participants. The goal is to unders…

This study aims to see if a questionnaire called HDISS-DU, which measures hand disability caused by digital ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), is valid and reliable in Turkish. About 72 adults with scleroderma will fill out the questionnaire along with other …

This study checks if a questionnaire called the Hand ScleroDerma Lived Experience Scale (HAnDE Scale) works well for Turkish-speaking people with systemic sclerosis. Researchers will ask 54 participants to fill out the survey and perform hand movement tests. The goal is to make s…

This study looks at motor skills and physical activity in 20 children aged 4-6, and how parents' thoughts and attitudes relate to their child's development. Researchers will test children's movement abilities using a standard scale and interview parents about their views. No trea…

This study tests whether a four-session education program called CASEM can improve men's perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge about cancer screening. Researchers will enroll 78 men in Turkey, split into an education group and a control group. The goal is to see if learning more …