Uşak University

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

This study tested a structured stress management program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for nursing students aged 18-25 who had mild to moderate depression. 90 students took part; half received the program and half did not. Researchers measured depression, anxiety, a…

This study looked at whether chewing gum, fennel tea, or ginger tea can help women who just had a C-section get their bowels moving again and feel more comfortable. 128 new mothers took part, and they were split into three groups to try one of these simple remedies. The goal was …

This study tested whether a breathing exercise device called AirOFit PRO can help children aged 4 to 10 with fluid in the ear (otitis media with effusion) recover faster. The device is designed to open the Eustachian tube and improve ear ventilation. If effective, it could reduce…

This study observed 150 adults hospitalized in an endocrinology unit to understand their breathing, muscle strength, pain, fatigue, sleep, and ability to perform daily tasks. Researchers measured these factors during the hospital stay to gather detailed health information. The go…

This completed study looked at whether tizanidine, a muscle relaxant, alters the acoustic reflex—the ear's built-in defense against loud noises. 48 adults already taking tizanidine had their hearing and reflex tested before and after one week of treatment. The goal was simply to …

This completed study surveyed 390 physiotherapy students in Turkey to understand how confident they feel responding to disasters, how psychologically prepared they are, and how ready they are to work in teams. Participants filled out online questionnaires; no medical treatments o…

This study looked at how different warm-up routines affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 healthy teenage male football goalkeepers. Each participant tried four warm-up types: aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, and movement preparation. The g…

This study looked at how doomscrolling—compulsively reading negative news online—and social media addiction affect people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers surveyed 173 adults aged 18-49 to measure their social media habits, fear of m…

This study measured kidney function and urine protein levels in 300 women with different types of PCOS and compared them to healthy women. The goal was to see if kidney health varies by PCOS type. No treatments or interventions were given.

This study looked at how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes impact memory, physical abilities, and tiredness in people aged 60 and older. Researchers compared 94 older adults with normal blood sugar, prediabetes, or diabetes using tests for thinking, balance, and fatigue. The goal w…

This study looked at whether using special magnifying tools (loupes or a microscope) makes root canal treatment faster compared to just using the naked eye. 102 people getting root canals on their upper back teeth took part. Researchers timed each step of the procedure to see if …