Uskudar University

This study tests whether a 4-week breathing muscle training program can improve lung function, reduce shortness of breath, and lessen cravings in people with substance use disorder. Thirty-four adults receiving inpatient treatment will either do breathing exercises with a device …

This study tests a hands-on therapy called Muscle Energy Technique for people with non-specific neck pain. About 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with neck pain for at least 4 weeks will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure how much neck disability and movement improve. The goa…

This study tests if progressive resistance exercise can improve arm swelling and function in people who developed lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Fifty adults aged 18-60 who are at least 3 months past surgery will be enrolled. Participants will do supervised exercises a…

This study tests whether combining exercise with ergonomics training can ease musculoskeletal pain in pastry chefs. Sixty chefs with at least five years of experience will be randomly assigned to receive either ergonomics training alone or ergonomics plus a tailored exercise prog…

This study tests whether wearing a VR headset showing a peaceful forest with nature sounds can reduce pain, improve comfort, and steady vital signs during chest tube removal. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard care. Researchers will mea…

This study tests whether an 8-week pelvic floor exercise program can improve erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in men aged 25-45. Half of the 50 participants will do the exercises three times a week, while the other half receives standard medical care. The goal is to…

This study tests whether adding a structured exercise program to standard ergonomics training can reduce work-related pain and improve quality of life in female dairy farmers. Sixty women who have been farming for at least 5 years will be split into two groups: one gets only ergo…

This study tests whether functional rotational exercises can lower fall risk and improve mobility and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will enroll 50 adults aged 50-70 with mild to moderate Parkinson's. Participants will perform rotational exercises, and th…

This study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…

This study looks at whether adding proprioceptive (body awareness) exercises to standard balance training helps people who had ACL surgery. Fifty adults aged 20-40, two weeks after surgery, will be split into two groups: one gets only standard balance exercises, the other adds pr…

This study is testing whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy can help men with stable Peyronie's disease. The treatment uses sound waves applied to the penis to target scar tissue. Researchers will measure changes in erectile function and quality of life in 50 participants over…

This study tests whether shining near-infrared light on the brain (transcranial photobiomodulation) during cognitive training can improve memory and brain function in 60 older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment. Participants will receive either active or sham light th…

This study tests whether a technique called flossing (using a stretchy band around the shoulder) can reduce pain, improve movement, and help sleep in people who have had a stroke and have shoulder pain. About 40 adults aged 30-55 who are at least 6 months post-stroke will take pa…

This study looks at how sleep quality relates to cognitive functions like attention, memory, and problem-solving in 75 healthy adults aged 18-35. Participants will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete thinking tests. The goal is to better understand the link between …

This study looks at whether men and women with scoliosis experience pain differently when pressure is applied to the spine using a physiotherapy roller. Fifty adults with scoliosis will do a six-week exercise program, and their pain and function will be measured with a standard s…

This observational study is gathering data from 150 adults with muscle or joint pain to see how their answers on a pain questionnaire (PainDETECT) relate to where it hurts and their official diagnosis. Researchers hope to better understand when nerve pain is involved in common mu…

This study looks at whether sleep quality is linked to gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers will measure sleep quality, fatigue, and certain substances in saliva from 48 healthy adults with or without gum disease. The goal is to better understand how oral health and sleep are…

This study looks at how gum disease and smoking change certain proteins in saliva. Researchers will collect saliva and check gum health in 116 people with and without periodontitis. The goal is to see if these proteins can help diagnose gum disease and understand smoking's role.