Acibadem University

Researchers are testing whether warming a newborn's foot or applying gentle vibration can reduce pain during routine heel blood collection. The trial enrolls 140 healthy newborns and compares a control group with groups that receive warming, vibration, or both. Pain is measured w…

This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating room can lower anxiety and fear in adults scheduled for arthroscopic orthopedic surgery. Participants in the intervention group watch a 9-minute 360-degree VR video that shows the journey from the ward to the o…

This trial tests whether adding brain-focused therapies — pain education, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation — to standard physiotherapy can better relieve chronic nonspecific neck pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, movement, fear of pain, and quality of life…

This study tests whether playing a recording of a mother's voice during feeding helps preterm infants in the NICU. Researchers will measure oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing, and feeding skills in 50 infants. Half will hear their mother's voice; the other half will not. The go…

This study tested whether a simple breathing technique called box breathing can help reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea in patients undergoing a procedure called ERCP. Seventy adults were randomly assigned to either learn the breathing technique or receive standard care. The techni…

This study tested whether watching a short video about how to use IVF medications could improve quality of life and reduce anxiety in women going through IVF for the first time. Sixty-two women participated, and researchers measured their distress, quality of life, and anxiety le…

This study tested a dynamic blended learning module for 49 people with pulmonary hypertension, a chronic disease causing symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. The program included face-to-face education, regular phone follow-ups, and a video from a patient who successful…

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) or as regular 2D videos could help nursing students feel less stressed during a tough clinical exam called an OSCE. Sixty students took part, and researchers measured their stress using heart rate and que…

This study tested whether showing patients a short video about moving after hip replacement surgery could reduce their fear of movement and pain. 96 adults scheduled for hip replacement were split into two groups: one got the usual verbal instructions, and the other also watched …

This study looked at whether myofascial release exercises (a type of gentle stretching) can help breast cancer patients who have had radiation therapy. 30 women who had breast cancer surgery and were about to start radiation took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could…

This trial tests two common warm-up techniques in amateur athletes aged 18 to 30. After a short cycling warm-up, participants either roll their hamstrings with a foam roller or perform PNF stretching. Researchers measure hamstring flexibility, leg strength, vertical jump, and pai…

Researchers are comparing three Turkish questionnaires that measure disability from chronic low back pain: the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, the Oswestry Disability Index, and the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale. About 80 adults with chronic non-specific low back pain…

This trial tests whether drinking beetroot juice, caffeinated coffee, or both can improve aerobic and anaerobic performance in healthy recreational athletes. Each participant tries all four conditions: water only, coffee, beetroot juice, and a combination. They perform jump and s…

This study asks whether three Turkish-language questionnaires can reliably detect meaningful changes in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. Participants complete a 4-week rehabilitation program with exercises and pain education, and researchers compare questionnaire s…

This study looks at whether self-compassion—treating yourself with kindness during tough times—helps explain the link between PMS symptom severity and quality of life. Researchers will survey female nursing students aged 18 to 25 who have PMS, measuring their symptoms, self-compa…

This study looks at whether showing nursing students a video of a patient getting ready for surgery—through virtual reality goggles—can help them understand and share the patient's feelings. About 50 students will take part, and their empathy levels will be measured using standar…

This study looks at whether practicing blood pressure measurement on a simulator helps physiotherapy students learn better than standard training alone. About 75 students will take part, with one group getting extra hands-on simulation practice. Researchers will test their knowle…

This study looked at how teenagers with scoliosis sense and imagine their own bodies compared to healthy teens. Researchers tested touch sensitivity, left-right thinking, and body position awareness. The goal was to better understand how the brain might be involved in scoliosis, …

This study tested a Turkish version of the CALCULATE scale, a tool to predict pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care patients. Researchers followed 76 adults in the ICU, checking their risk daily with both the new scale and the standard Braden scale. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a special sling helps mothers who had a C-section do more skin-to-skin contact with their newborns. 78 first-time mothers were split into two groups: one used the sling, the other did standard skin-to-skin care. Researchers measured how long the contact …

This study looked at whether a specific shoulder joint movement (mobilization) can immediately change muscle strength and body awareness (proprioception) in healthy young adults. 48 people aged 18-25 took part. One group received the real mobilization, while the other got a fake …

This completed study from Acibadem University looked at what factors affect how a mother bonds with her newborn after birth. Researchers surveyed 104 healthy mothers who had a normal delivery and healthy babies. The goal was to better understand bonding, which can help improve su…

This study looked at how Swedish massage and percussion therapy affect muscle stiffness, soreness, and jump performance in 24 healthy adults after exercise. Participants received one of the two treatments, and researchers measured muscle properties and strength. The goal was to s…

This study looked at how different types of exercise affect the brain and body in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Twelve participants tried traditional aerobic exercise, virtual reality (VR) aerobic exercise (using the game Beat Saber), and standard exercises. Researchers me…

This completed study looked at 300 preterm newborns receiving breathing support in the neonatal intensive care unit. Researchers tracked their body temperature hourly for the first six hours after birth, along with medical history and treatments. The goal was to create a data mod…

This study looked at whether having a parent help during diaper care makes preterm babies more comfortable. Researchers measured comfort levels in 105 preterm infants before, during, and after diaper changes done by a nurse alone versus with a mother or father. They also tracked …