Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

This study tests whether providing special education and motivational coaching to parents can help their children with type 1 diabetes manage the condition better. Researchers will work with 42 families in Istanbul, offering parents structured sessions to build skills and confide…

This study aims to see which of two protective dental dressings works better after a deep cleaning for gum disease. Researchers will compare Ora-Aid, a new gel-like dressing, to the commonly used Coe-Pak paste. They will measure gum health, patient comfort, and bacteria levels ov…

This study aims to find the best surgical technique for removing abnormal cervical tissue to help pathologists get the clearest view under the microscope. It will compare three different methods in 150 women undergoing a standard procedure called conization. The main goal is to s…

This study is testing if a simple technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help reduce anxiety and fear in people before they have thyroid surgery. EFT involves gentle tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on the anxious feelings. Researchers will co…

This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help adults who receive regular dialysis treatments. The app provides reminders, nutrition and exercise tips, and tools to track symptoms like fatigue, pain, and itching. Researchers want to see if using the app helps patients fo…

This study is testing whether a dietary supplement containing three enzymes (trypsin, chymotrypsin, and serratia peptidase) can help people recover faster after having a wisdom tooth surgically removed. Researchers will compare two small groups of healthy adults: one gets standar…

This study is testing if using virtual reality (VR) goggles during a bladder function test can help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable. About 60 adults having the test for the first time will be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care. Researchers…

This study is testing whether laughter yoga can help women manage common menopause symptoms. Researchers will enroll 80 women and split them into two groups. One group will attend eight laughter yoga sessions over four weeks, while the other group will not. The goal is to see if …

This study aims to see if a new computer-controlled device for numbing a child's jaw causes less pain and anxiety than the standard dentist-administered shot. It will involve 100 healthy children, aged 6 to 9, who need dental work on both sides of their lower jaw. Researchers wil…

This study is testing whether a wellness coaching program, delivered through a mobile app and in-person sessions, can help women who were recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The goal is to see if this support improves their emotional adjustment to the disease and their overall…

This study aims to find substances in saliva and fluid around dental implants that could serve as early warning signs for a destructive gum disease called peri-implantitis. Researchers will compare these markers in 80 people: those with healthy gums, those with gum disease, and t…

This study aims to understand how a standard dental cleaning treatment for advanced gum disease affects specific molecules in the body related to bone health and healing. Researchers will compare 56 people—half with healthy gums and half with serious gum disease—by measuring thes…

This study is a nationwide survey asking ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors in Turkey about their experiences with and feelings of safety from workplace violence. Researchers will send an anonymous online questionnaire to 450 ENT specialists and residents to understand how commo…

This study aims to understand the real-life challenges people with epilepsy face in school, at work, and in social situations. Researchers will ask 90 adults with epilepsy to complete surveys about their experiences with stigma and daily difficulties. The goal is to gather inform…

This study aims to understand if a standard Parkinson's disease medication (Levodopa-Benserazide) has any effect on gum health and inflammation. Researchers will compare gum health and saliva samples from 136 people across four groups: those with Parkinson's and gum disease, thos…

This study aims to understand if there is a connection between multiple sclerosis (MS) and gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers will compare the oral health and saliva of 100 people, half with MS and half without, looking for specific germs and inflammation markers. The goal …

This study aims to understand how epilepsy affects people's daily lives and overall well-being. Researchers will ask 90 adults with epilepsy to complete a standard questionnaire about their quality of life during regular doctor visits. The goal is to learn more about the challeng…

This study aims to understand if parents using smartphones or other devices while with their young children affects the children's behavior and emotional development. Researchers will follow 250 families for six months, asking parents to complete surveys about their device use an…

This study aims to create a reliable Turkish version of a questionnaire that helps spot dysfunctional breathing patterns in people with stable COPD. Researchers will translate the questionnaire and then test it on 90 Turkish-speaking adults with COPD to see if it works well and g…

This study aims to understand how different types of exercise affect oxygen levels in the brain and leg muscles of people with COPD. Researchers will use special light sensors to measure these oxygen changes in 60 participants during walking, strengthening, and breathing exercise…

This study aims to understand how patients recover their voice, swallowing ability, and quality of life after treatment for laryngeal (voice box) cancer. Researchers will follow 120 patients for a year, using questionnaires to track their progress at 3, 6, and 12 months after tre…