Ankara University

This study looked at whether a simple procedure called membrane sweeping can help start labor on its own and reduce the need for medical induction. The study included 256 pregnant women between ages 18 and 35 with a single baby in head-down position. The goal was to see if this t…

This study compares two ways to help children aged 6-10 feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first dental treatment. One group will wear virtual reality glasses showing a game that explains the procedure step-by-step, while the other group will receive the stan…

This study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based eating training program for adults with orthorexic tendencies—an unhealthy fixation on eating only 'pure' foods. Researchers will compare changes in eating attitudes between a group that receives the training and a control group. The go…

This study tests whether a numbing medicine (lidocaine) applied to a nerve cluster in the nose can reduce pain after tonsillectomy. About 28 people aged 12 and older will receive either lidocaine or a placebo. Researchers will track pain levels, painkiller use, and recovery for 1…

This study looks at whether laughter therapy can improve lung function and reduce pain in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will measure breathing and pain levels in 64 participants before and after a 4-week laughter program. The goal is to see if a fun, non-drug activity can…

This study looked at 122 adults who received a kidney from a living donor. Researchers wanted to see if the amount of fluids given in the first 4 hours after surgery affected how well the new kidney worked. They measured kidney function by checking creatinine levels and whether d…