Cukurova University

This trial tests whether acupressure, a technique that applies gentle pressure to specific body points, can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 6-12 during removal of K-wires (thin metal pins used to heal elbow fractures). Children will be randomly assigned to receive…

This study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and deep breathing—can help reduce pain and anxiety in people recovering from abdominal surgery. 120 adults who had elective abdominal surgery will practice these exercises every 2 hours starting 4 hours after th…

This study tests whether TENS (a device that sends low-voltage electrical currents through the skin) can reduce pain and improve early recovery in people who just had a total knee replacement. Forty-four adults will be randomly assigned to receive either TENS twice in the first 2…

This study tests whether using a stress ball during hernia surgery can help lower patients' anxiety, pain, and improve vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. About 72 adults having hernia surgery will either use the stress ball or receive standard care. Researchers will …

This study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…