Ataturk University

This study will test whether personalized nursing interventions—including education and follow-up—can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Seventy-two adults aged 18-65 who take oral diabetes medication will be enrolled. Researchers will measur…

This study will check how well a heart surgeon's visual estimate of the heart's pumping ability matches the more precise measurement from an ultrasound (TEE) during open-heart surgery. About 70 adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine will take part. The goal…

This study tests whether simple sensory methods—sacral massage, lavender aromatherapy, Turkish music, or watching an aquarium—can reduce labor pain and increase comfort and satisfaction in 200 women giving birth vaginally. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these fo…

This study tests whether listening to a guided imagery audio recording can reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and improve sleep quality in 70 patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Half will use the recording before and after surgery, while the other half receives standard care. Researc…

This study will test whether listening to fairy tales, hearing stories in their mother's voice, or watching cartoons can reduce pain and improve comfort for children aged 1-7 during tracheostomy care in a palliative care clinic. Seventeen children will each try all three activiti…

This study tests whether pursed-lip breathing exercises, done twice daily with a toy, can improve breathing and readiness for discharge in 66 children aged 3-4 hospitalized with pneumonia. Researchers will measure heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels before and after eac…

This study will test a psychoeducation program based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for 44 adults diagnosed with substance use disorder. The program aims to reduce feelings of social exclusion and hopelessness, and improve participants' ability to cope with relapse. Resear…

This study tests whether 8 weekly group sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), led by a nurse, can help people with schizophrenia improve social thinking, emotion control, and mental flexibility. 64 participants will be split into two groups: one gets ACT plus usual…

This study tests a cognitive behavioral psychoeducation program for elderly people living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it can improve cognitive flexibility (the ability to adapt thinking) and reduce rumination (repetitive worrying). Thirty-eight participants aged 65 an…

This study tests whether using a special oxygen support cage during cataract surgery can reduce patient anxiety, improve breathing comfort, and shorten surgery time. About 70 adults having their first cataract surgery will take part. The cage is designed to prevent surgical drape…

This study tests whether a mindfulness and compassion training program can reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnant women who did not plan or want their pregnancy but chose to continue it. About 68 women will be randomly assigned to either the training or standard care.…

This study looks at whether an 8-session mindfulness and self-compassion program can help students with painful periods feel less stress and pain, and more in control. About 68 students will take part, with some getting the training and others not. The goal is to see if this mind…

This study will test whether watching a virtual forest scene can help reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep in 70 adults undergoing weight-loss surgery. Half of the participants will experience the virtual forest before and after surgery, while the other half …

This study tests whether a smartphone app with artificial intelligence can help people on hemodialysis take better care of themselves. The app provides education on diet, fluid intake, and fistula care, and sends reminders. 76 patients will be randomly assigned to use the app or …

This study compares three common pain relief methods for people having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery: numbing the surgical area with bupivacaine, a nerve block in the back (ESP block), or a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid. The goal is to see which method reduces p…

This study looks at whether using a weighted blanket can reduce nighttime leg cramps, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety and stress in pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will use the blanket for 14 days and compare results to a 14-day period without it. Th…

This study looks at whether holding your baby skin-to-skin right after a planned C-section, along with smelling lavender, can lower stress and help with breastfeeding. About 150 mothers will be split into three groups: standard care, skin-to-skin contact, or skin-to-skin plus lav…

This study looks at whether taking a break from social media and digital devices can help young adults feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed, and sleep better. Researchers will ask 100 participants who use social media heavily to cut back or stop for a period. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether doing a quick relaxation exercise and applying a cold pack before removing a chest tube can help reduce pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction. About 87 adults who had open-heart surgery and need a chest tube removed will take part. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether a caring-focused nursing approach can improve recovery for frail patients having knee replacement surgery and reduce stress for their caregivers. About 50 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with nurses using a method based on Watson's Human Caring…

This study tests if Su Jok therapy, a gentle hand acupressure technique, can reduce pain in newborns during a routine heel lance blood test. About 66 full-term babies will be randomly assigned to receive either Su Jok therapy or standard care. Researchers will measure pain using …

This study looks at whether using AI-made videos to show patients what happens during knee replacement surgery can lower their anxiety and fear of moving after the operation. About 150 adults aged 55 and older who are scheduled for knee replacement will take part. Half will get s…

This study tests a technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping, to help women who have had unsuccessful IVF treatments. The goal is to see if EFT can reduce feelings of fatigue, hopelessness, and stigma. The study will involve 80 women, with half receiving EFT…

This study will test a mindfulness-based education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it reduces diabetes-related distress and helps people feel more empowered to manage their condition. 70 participants will take part in group sessions that combine min…

This study tests whether a nurse navigation program, starting at 28-32 weeks of pregnancy and continuing until 6 months after birth, can improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and motivation in first-time mothers. 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive the program or standar…

This study observes 140 women after vaginal delivery to see if using an epidural for labor pain affects how well they recover and bond with their baby. Researchers will compare recovery quality and bonding scores between those who chose an epidural and those who did not. The goal…

This study looks at whether different ways of keeping patients warm during gallbladder surgery can reduce inflammation and improve recovery. 128 adults having planned laparoscopic gallbladder removal will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: no active warming, a forced-air…

This study explores whether playing an educational escape room game helps nursing students learn how to care for patients' bowel and bladder needs. Researchers will compare students who use the game with those who learn through standard lessons, measuring their knowledge, practic…

This study tests whether an 8-week digital literacy program can help teenagers who struggle with problematic internet use. Researchers will measure changes in internet habits, emotional control, and loneliness in 64 high school students. The goal is to see if teaching digital ski…

This study will test five different types of tooth-colored fillings (bulk-fill composites) in 70 adults who need a cavity filled. The fillings use different technologies, like heating or sound waves, to see which one works best. Dentists will check the fillings right after placem…

This study tests whether a 10-week creative drama program can lower gender role stress, aggressive behavior, and support for violence against women in men who survived the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. 75 married men aged 18-65 will be split into drama, film-watching, or no-interventi…