Uşak University

This trial tests whether adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises—a technique that involves stretching and contracting muscles—to a standard exercise program improves balance and mobility in adults aged 65 and older with sarcopenia, a condition marked by a…

This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce pain in people who develop sacroiliitis (lower back and buttock pain) from taking the acne drug isotretinoin. About 50 adults aged 18-35 will receive either laser treatment or a placebo. The goal is to see if the la…

This study tests whether using a mobile breathing trainer (AiroFit PRO™) for 6 weeks can improve lung function, muscle strength, and quality of life in people with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side) after a stroke. 54 adults who are at least 3 months post-stroke will be randomly …

This study tested whether a device called AirOFit PRO, which guides children through blowing exercises, can help clear fluid behind the eardrum. Fifty-one children with otitis media with effusion (OME) used the device three times daily. The goal was to see if the exercises improv…

This study tested a stress management program for nursing students aged 18-25 who had mild to moderate depression. The program taught cognitive-behavioral skills to handle stress. Students who took part reported lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those wh…

This study looked at whether kinesiological taping (a special tape applied to the skin) or foot massage can help women who had a C-section feel less pain, tiredness, and mood problems. 97 new mothers were split into three groups: one got taping, one got foot massage, and one got …

This study looked at whether chewing sugar-free gum, drinking fennel tea, or drinking ginger tea could help women pass gas and feel more comfortable after a cesarean section. 128 women were randomly assigned to one of three groups and received the intervention at 6, 8, and 10 hou…

This study looks at how different levels of forced breathing change pressure inside the eye. Researchers will use a special device called Airofit to measure this in 60 healthy adults. The goal is to better understand the link between breathing effort and eye pressure, which could…

This study tests whether a nutrition education program based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development can help preschool children (ages 3-6) make better food choices. Some children receive six weekly sessions of interactive, age-appropriate nutrition lessons, while others do n…

This study looks at whether isotretinoin, a common acne medicine, changes how well people can smell. Researchers will test the sense of smell in 54 adults before and after at least 4 weeks of treatment. The goal is to understand if the drug's drying effect on the nose can reduce …

This completed study surveyed 390 physiotherapy students in Turkey to see how their confidence in disaster response, psychological preparedness, and readiness to work with other healthcare professionals are related. Participants filled out online questionnaires during their regul…

This study looked at whether the muscle relaxant tizanidine affects the acoustic reflex, which is your ear's natural way of protecting itself from loud sounds. 48 adults who were already taking tizanidine had their hearing and reflex tested before and after one week of treatment.…

This completed observational study at Uşak University examined 150 adults hospitalized in the endocrinology department. Researchers measured breathing, muscle strength, pain, fatigue, sleep quality, physical activity, balance, and nerve function. The goal was to better understand…

This study looked at 300 women with different types of PCOS and healthy women to see if kidney function and urine protein levels differ. Researchers measured urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio and estimated glomerular filtration rate. The goal was to understand if certain PCOS typ…

This completed study looked at 102 people needing root canal treatment on a back upper molar. Dentists used either direct vision, magnifying loupes, or a dental microscope to see better during the procedure. The goal was simply to measure how long each step took, not to test a ne…

This study looked at 173 adults with fibromyalgia to see if doomscrolling—constantly reading negative news online—and social media addiction are linked to worse symptoms. Participants completed surveys about their social media habits, fear of missing out, and fibromyalgia-related…

This completed study looked at 94 older adults to compare how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes affect cognitive status, physical function, and fatigue. Participants were grouped by their HbA1c levels (healthy, prediabetic, or diabetic) and tested with tools like the Montreal Cogni…

This study tested how different warm-up protocols affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 adolescent male football goalkeepers. Participants performed aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, or movement preparation before tests. The goal is to ident…