Uskudar University

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 looks at whether combining exercise with ergonomics training can help reduce muscle and joint pain in pastry chefs. About 60 pastry chefs with at least 5 years of experience will take part. They will be randomly assigned to receive the combined program or continue usua…

This study looks at whether exercise can improve erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in men aged 25 to 45. Researchers will measure changes in sexual function using standard questionnaires. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to manage these conditions.

This study tests whether listening to nature sounds while watching a virtual reality forest can lower pain and improve comfort during chest tube removal. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either use a VR headset with nature sounds or receive standard care. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether teaching female dairy farmers better work techniques (ergonomics) and adding a structured exercise program can ease muscle and joint pain caused by their work. About 60 women who have been farming for at least 5 years will take part. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether special balance exercises can help people who had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. The goal is to improve balance, reduce fear of moving the knee, and help with daily activities. The study will include 50 adults between 20 and 40 years old who…

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 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 breathing exercise program can help people with substance use disorder. Researchers want to see if it improves lung function, reduces shortness of breath, lessens cravings, and boosts mood and quality of life. About 34 adults receiving inpatient…

This study compares reformer Pilates exercises with conventional physiotherapy for people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, daily function, and quality of life after a short treatment period. The goal is to find out which approach works better …

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 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 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 looks at 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 take part. They will be split into two groups: one gets the training, the other does not. The…

This study tests whether a painless light therapy applied to the head (transcranial photobiomodulation) can improve memory and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will receive either active or inactive light therapy during eight cognitive …

This study tests whether sound waves (shockwave therapy) can help men with Peyronie's disease, a condition that causes a curve in the penis. The treatment is for men whose disease has been stable for at least 6 months. Researchers will measure changes in erectile function and qua…

This study looks at how gum disease and smoking change certain proteins (called inflammasomes) in saliva. Researchers will collect saliva and measure gum health in 116 adults with healthy gums or gum disease, including smokers and non-smokers. The goal is to see if these proteins…

This study looks at how sleep quality is linked to thinking skills like memory and attention in healthy young adults aged 18 to 35. Participants will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete thinking tests. The goal is to understand the connection between sleep and brain…

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 whether men and women with scoliosis feel pain differently when pressure is applied to their spine using a foam roller. Researchers will ask 50 participants to fill out a survey about their daily function and pain. The goal is to better understand pain percept…

This study is observing 150 adults with muscle, joint, or sports-related pain to see how their answers on a pain questionnaire (PainDETECT) relate to where their pain is and what their doctor diagnosed. No new treatments or tests are given—just looking at existing medical records…