Uskudar University

This study is testing whether a non-invasive light therapy, called transcranial photobiomodulation, can help improve memory and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare the effects of real light therapy versus a fake (sham) treatmen…

This study is testing whether listening to nature sounds while wearing a virtual reality headset showing a forest can help reduce pain and improve comfort for patients having a chest tube removed. Researchers will compare pain levels, vital signs, and satisfaction between 60 pati…

This study is testing whether a simple arm-strengthening exercise program done at home can help manage lymphedema, a common and often painful swelling that can occur after breast cancer treatment. Researchers will compare two groups of 50 female participants: one doing the exerci…

This study is testing whether adding special 'proprioceptive' exercises to standard balance training helps people recover better after ACL knee surgery. It will involve 50 adults in their 2nd week of rehab, comparing two groups over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the extra exerc…

This study is testing if a special wrapping technique called 'flossing' can help reduce shoulder pain and improve sleep for people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare standard physical therapy alone to therapy plus the flossband treatment over six weeks. The goal is t…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy can help men with stable Peyronie's disease. The therapy uses sound waves directed at the penile plaque to try to improve curvature, erectile function, and overall quality of life. Rese…

This study is testing whether a program combining exercise with ergonomics (posture and workspace setup) training is better than ergonomics training alone at reducing pain and improving function for teachers with long-term musculoskeletal pain. It will involve 80 teachers who hav…

This study is testing whether a specific exercise program can help improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Researchers are comparing men who do an 8-week exercise program alongside their usual medical treatment against men who only receive standard med…

This study is testing whether adding a structured exercise program to standard workplace safety training can better reduce pain and improve quality of life for female dairy farmers. Researchers will compare two groups over 12 weeks: one receiving only ergonomics training, and ano…

This study is testing whether a specific set of rotation exercises can help people with early-stage Parkinson's disease reduce their risk of falling and improve their mobility and balance. Researchers will compare a group doing these extra exercises to a group receiving standard …

This study is testing whether adding a specific exercise program to standard workplace safety (ergonomics) training helps construction workers feel better. It will involve 52 male workers in Turkey who have ongoing pain. One group gets only the training, while the other gets both…

This study is testing whether combining exercise with training on safer work habits can reduce pain, improve sleep, and lower burnout in pastry chefs. Sixty chefs will be randomly assigned to receive either just the training or the training plus an exercise program. Researchers w…

This study is testing whether a specific posture training program can help reduce neck and back pain in butchers. It will involve 50 butchers in Istanbul, who will be split into two groups. One group will receive ergonomic advice plus special neuromuscular exercises, while the ot…

This study aims to understand if there is a link between how well you sleep and the severity of gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers will examine 48 participants, checking their gum health, having them fill out sleep and fatigue questionnaires, and testing their saliva for ce…

This study aims to understand the link between gum disease, smoking, and specific inflammation markers in saliva. Researchers will compare saliva samples from 116 people with and without gum disease, who are either smokers or non-smokers. The goal is to see if these markers could…

This study aims to understand the relationship between a specific pain questionnaire (PainDETECT), where patients feel pain, and their final diagnosis. Researchers will observe 150 adults visiting a sports medicine clinic for pain, recording their questionnaire answers and diagno…