Uskudar University

This study asks whether adding a medically supervised ketogenic diet to occupational therapy can help children aged 4 to 7 with ARX gene mutations and drug-resistant epilepsy. Twenty children will take part: half follow the ketogenic diet while the other half do not, and both gro…

This study looked at whether adding special breathing exercises (dynamic neuromuscular stabilization) to standard Schroth exercises helps teens with scoliosis. Twenty-six participants aged 10-18 with mild to moderate curves were enrolled. Researchers measured spine curvature, bre…

This trial compares two squat exercise patterns—one where the knees go past the toes and one where they do not—to see which better improves muscle strength, balance, and low back pain. Healthy young adults aged 18–30 who are physically active will perform one of the two squat sty…

This trial tests whether adding eccentric muscle training or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques to a standard neck stretching and stabilization program can better ease non-specific neck pain. Adults aged 18–65 with neck pain lasting at least a week and red…

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 haptotherapy, a gentle touch-based therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve bonding in pregnant women who have had a previous abortion. Eighty women between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy will receive five 45-minute group sessions. Researchers will measure a…

This trial tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program can help first-time pregnant women feel less depressed, improve their psychological well-being, and strengthen their attachment to their unborn baby. About 108 women in their first pregnancy, between 13…

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 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 a handheld vibration massager can reduce pain and improve sleep quality in people with non-specific low back pain lasting at least three months. Half of the 50 participants will receive vibration massager therapy from a physiotherapist, while the other ha…

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 tests whether a special posture training program can help butchers with neck and upper back pain. Researchers will enroll 50 butchers in Istanbul who have worked in the trade for at least 5 years. The program focuses on improving muscle control and posture. The goal is…

This study investigates whether performing progressive muscle relaxation exercises before an endometrial biopsy can help reduce pain, lower anxiety, and improve comfort in premenopausal women. Participants will be women aged 40 or older with irregular cycles who need this biopsy.…

This study tests whether watching small aquarium fish during a blood draw can reduce pain, stress, and crying in children aged 3 to 6. Half of the children will watch a fish tank while getting blood drawn; the other half will not. Researchers will measure heart rate, oxygen level…

This study looks at whether adding simple exercises to ergonomics training can improve sleep, reduce burnout, and ease muscle pain in construction workers. About 52 men aged 25 to 55 who have had back, knee, neck, wrist, or shoulder pain for at least 3 months will take part. Part…

This study compared reformer Pilates exercises with conventional physiotherapy (like heat, TENS, and exercises) in 42 adults with chronic low back pain lasting at least 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain, improves daily function, and boosts quality o…

This study tests a bibliotherapy program—guided group reading and discussion—for adults staying in a psychiatric hospital. The goal is to see if it can improve positive mental health, such as emotional understanding and social connection. Thirty participants will be randomly assi…

This study looked at whether a type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) can help people who had surgery for a herniated disc in their lower back. Fifty adults aged 35-50 who had the surgery did DNS exercises for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the exercis…

This study looked at whether a specific type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization can help people with chronic low back pain. Twenty adults with pain lasting at least six months took part. Researchers measured changes in pain, posture, daily function, and qualit…

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could reduce their muscle and joint pain, improve their posture, and increase their awareness of how they sit and breathe. 62 office workers who sit at computers for at least…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) games to standard physical therapy helps people with lumbar disc herniation. 93 participants received either conventional therapy or conventional therapy plus VR for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in balance, pain, fe…

This study looked at whether high-intensity functional exercise programs can improve physical health and well-being in women after menopause. 40 postmenopausal women aged 50-65 took part. The exercises were short, intense, and based on daily movements. The goal was to see if thes…

This study looked at whether reformer pilates or mat pilates is better for women with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Forty women did 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, quality of life, and fear of movement. The goal was to see which type of pilates hel…

This study tested whether special breathing exercises (functional inspiratory muscle training) can improve diaphragm function, core stability, and pain in people with chronic non-specific low back pain. Forty adults with back pain lasting at least 3 months took part. The training…

This study tested whether adding a gentle exercise with blood flow restriction to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after meniscus knee surgery. 36 adults with ongoing knee pain took part. The goal was to see if this approach could improve muscle strength, red…

This study looked at whether adding Reformer Pilates exercises to manual therapy (like massage, cupping, and heat) helps women with chronic low back pain more than manual therapy alone. Forty women aged 25 to 55 with pain lasting over 12 weeks took part. Researchers measured pain…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can reduce pain and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea (period pain). Fifty-six women with menstrual pain were assigned to either mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain, fatigue, sleep qua…

This study tested whether teaching mothers about diaper rash care through a short video improves their knowledge and helps heal their baby's rash faster. 74 first-time mothers of infants aged 0-6 months took part. Half watched the video, half did not. The video group showed bette…

This study tested whether an AI-generated Pilates program could improve forward head posture as well as a program designed by a human instructor. Forty adults with poor posture did either AI or studio Pilates twice a week for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in neck angle,…

This study tested whether Pilates exercises could help violinists with neck pain that is not due to a specific injury. Thirty violinists aged 18–50 were assigned to either mat or reformer Pilates. Researchers measured sleep quality, neck disability, and pain-related disability be…

This study tests whether a training program for parents of children who have had a febrile convulsion (a seizure caused by fever) can lower parental anxiety and increase their knowledge about the condition. About 66 parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years will be randomly as…

This study looks at how pain intensity, the burden of caregiving, and quality of life are related in mothers who are the primary caregivers for children with disabilities. Researchers use simple questionnaires to measure pain, caregiver strain, and both physical and mental well-b…

This study looked at 53 stroke survivors to see if fatigue severity is linked to their quality of life. Participants filled out two questionnaires: one about fatigue and one about health-related quality of life. The goal was to understand how much fatigue independently affects we…

This study looked at 40 people with multiple sclerosis to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) is linked to weaker breathing muscles and lung function. Participants did breathing tests and grip strength measurements in a single session. The goal was to understand the connection, not t…

This completed study looked at 40 children with cerebral palsy to see if the quality of their early movements (around 10-20 weeks after birth) could predict how well they would move later in childhood. Researchers used video recordings to score early motor patterns and compared t…

This study examined the connection between a rounded upper back (thoracic kyphosis) and shoulder pain, movement, strength, and daily function in 30 adults aged 18 to 60 with a kyphosis angle over 40 degrees. Researchers measured the curve of the spine, pain levels, shoulder motio…

This completed study analyzed blood test results from 100 people over age 50 to see if there is a connection between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured gum health and looked at various blood cell counts. The goal was to find blood markers that might li…

This study looked at 153 first-time mothers in Turkey to see if their body measurements (like height, weight, and hip width) relate to pelvic size and how labor goes. Researchers measured the pelvis through exams and ultrasound, then tracked pain, labor length, and whether delive…

This study looked at how digital game addiction affects the muscles, bones, and sleep quality in adults aged 18-39 who play games at least 3 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. Researchers gave some participants ergonomic training and an exercise program to see if it helped. The goal w…