Suleyman Demirel University

This trial tests whether hands-on manual therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, or a combination of both can reduce the severity and daily impact of somatosensory tinnitus — a type of ringing in the ears that can be triggered by neck, jaw, or head movements. Sixty-five adults with…

This trial tests whether structured sandplay activities—creating scenes with miniature figures in a sand tray—can improve positive emotions and a sense of meaning in life for healthy adults aged 65 to 80. Participants will attend four sessions over two weeks, with researchers mea…

This trial tests whether a structured art therapy program, grounded in positive psychology, can improve self-compassion and hope in children aged 8 to 12 who are staying in a hospital ward. Half of the 80 participants will receive the art therapy sessions alongside standard nursi…

This study tests a 5-week psychoeducation program designed to help nurse managers reduce burnout and build resilience, self-leadership, and mindfulness. Sixty nurse managers will be randomly assigned to either the program or a control group. Researchers will measure changes in bu…

This study tests whether personalized grief counseling, based on the Swanson Caring Model, can help women cope after a pregnancy loss. Researchers will interview 48 women and provide up to three counseling sessions. They will measure grief and emotional distress before and after …

This study will test whether listening to music or chewing sugar-free gum can reduce pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair—the stitching of a cut made during childbirth. Sixty women who have a vaginal birth with an episiotomy will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: …

This study tests whether teaching patients how to move safely after lumbar stabilization surgery—using virtual reality videos and brochures before the operation—can reduce pain, anxiety, fear of movement, and fear of falling, and improve mobility. Sixty adults having their first …

This study tests a new program designed to help middle school students (ages 11-13) develop a sense of responsibility toward climate change. The program is based on two well-known theories about how people form beliefs and make decisions. Researchers will measure changes in stude…

This study looks at whether a fun, metaverse-based learning program can improve nursing students' knowledge and attitudes about giving injections in a specific safe spot (ventrogluteal). About 60 first-year nursing students will either use the gamified virtual program or get stan…

This study tests whether a special teaching method called '5T Teach-Back' helps patients learn breathing exercises and use a spirometer (a device that measures how well you breathe) before abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if this method improves patients' knowledge, skills, …

This study will test whether teaching palpation skills in a metaverse-based virtual classroom boosts motivation and exam scores compared to traditional methods. Forty-eight physiotherapy students will take part. The goal is to see if immersive 3D learning can better engage today'…