Ataturk University

This study looks at whether a special light-activated dye can kill more bacteria and reduce pain after root canal treatment. Fifty adults with infected teeth will receive either standard care or the light therapy. The goal is to see if this simple addition improves healing and co…

This study tests a 3-month web-based education program for mothers of children aged 0-3. The program teaches how to prevent common home accidents like falls, burns, and poisoning. 140 mothers in Turkey will be randomly assigned to either the web program or usual care. Researchers…

This study tests whether giving first-time mothers a virtual tour of the delivery room through QR codes can reduce their fear of childbirth, increase readiness, and improve vaginal birth rates and breastfeeding confidence. One hundred pregnant women between 28-32 weeks will watch…

This study tests whether giving premature babies a pacifier dipped in breast milk during eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity can reduce pain and improve comfort. About 56 infants born before 32 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or the pacifier. …

This study tests if adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one can improve pain control and recovery after hip replacement surgery. About 60 adults having hip surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard block plus the extra bl…

This study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup influences how well a tooth infection heals after root canal treatment. Researchers will collect saliva samples from 96 adults with chronic apical periodontitis and analyze specific genes related to inflammation and bone repai…

This study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup influences how well a dental treatment called vital pulp therapy works for saving teeth with pulpitis (tooth nerve inflammation). Researchers will collect saliva from 96 participants to analyze specific genes, then track treat…

This study looks at how the body's natural melatonin levels affect pain and sleep quality after root canal treatment. Forty-five adults will each get two root canals—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Researchers will measure melatonin in saliva before each treatment an…

This study compares four new single-shade universal resin composites to a conventional composite for filling class 2 cavities (between teeth). 45 adults will receive 180 fillings, which will be evaluated at 6 and 12 months by blinded dentists using standard criteria. The goal is …