Bahçeşehir University

This study tests whether adding a hands-on therapy called myofascial release to Pilates exercises helps people with chronic low back pain more than Pilates alone. Thirty adults aged 18 to 45 with at least 3 months of pain will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 6 weeks…

This study tests whether eye exercises, alone or combined with gentle neck self-massage, can reduce pain and improve daily life for office workers with neck pain. 66 participants will be split into three groups and followed for 6 weeks. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways …

This study looks at whether adding mental imagery (picturing movements in your mind) to standard core exercises can reduce pain, improve function, and boost sleep in people with long-term low back pain. About 42 adults will either do core exercises alone or combine them with watc…

This study looks at whether a 12-week strengthening exercise program (done at home or in person) can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, and thinking skills in adults with compensated liver cirrhosis. About 20 participants aged 40-65 will be randomly assigned to one of two exer…

This study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation on the ear (taVNS) can improve thinking skills like memory and attention in 60 healthy adults aged 18-30. Each person will receive both the real stimulation and a fake (sham) version in separate sessions to compare effects. T…

This study looks at whether a simple hip weakness test (the Trendelenburg sign) is linked to spine problems seen on MRI in people with low back pain. Researchers will check MRI scans and measure hip strength in 120 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to better understand how hip fu…

This study reviews medical records of 120 adults with low back pain who completed 15 sessions of physical therapy. Researchers will group patients based on their MRI results (disc herniation, disc degeneration, or normal findings) to see if certain types of back pain respond bett…

This study looks at whether imagining hand movements or watching videos of them can help strengthen the non-dominant hand in healthy adults. Sixty participants will be split into three groups: one that watches videos and imagines movements, one that only imagines movements, and a…

This study looks at whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in office workers. 25 adults aged 20-55 who work at a desk will take part. They will learn proper desk setup and do simple exercises, then researchers will…