Ege University

This study looked at whether taking probiotics (good bacteria) along with regular diabetes medications can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in adults with type 2 diabetes. 77 people aged 35-65 took part. The goal was to see if probiotics could help manage the di…

This study looked at whether a type of exercise that combines physical movements with a mental task (like walking while counting backwards) can improve balance, walking, thinking, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 26 people with MS took part. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether wearing earplugs and an eye mask during an MRI scan can lower anxiety in adults. 72 people with injuries to the chest, neck, brain, or joints took part. Researchers measured anxiety, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and oxygen levels before…

This study tested whether virtual care (checking in online) helps children with asthma manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. 97 children tracked their daily symptoms, like wheezing and coughing, using a diary app and sent it to researchers every 4 weeks. The go…

This study looked at whether skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care) or cheek-to-cheek contact can help control pain after episiotomy repair in new mothers. 155 healthy women who had a vaginal birth were randomly assigned to one of three groups: kangaroo care, cheek contact, or stan…

This study tested whether adding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to standard exercise therapy can improve symptoms like fatigue, pain, and walking ability in people with postpolio syndrome. 26 adults with paralytic polio were randomly assigned to receive either exercise a…

This study looked at whether putting special kinesio tape on the lower back during labor can reduce pain, help women feel more confident, and improve comfort after birth. 75 pregnant women in active labor took part. Researchers measured pain levels at different stages and checked…

This study looked at whether dual-task training—doing physical and mental exercises at the same time—can improve balance, reduce fear of falling, boost thinking skills, and enhance quality of life in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. 34 participants completed the program.…

This study looked at whether practicing slow-paced breathing at home can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) manage symptoms like shortness of breath, tiredness, and poor sleep. 42 adults with stable PAH took part. Researchers measured changes in breathing test…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard home balance training helps people with vestibular migraine, a condition causing dizziness and balance problems. Forty adults with the condition were split into two groups: one did only home exercises, the oth…

This study tested a six-week psychological resilience workshop for first-year university students after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. 32 students were randomly assigned to either the workshop or a control group. The workshop used cognitive-behavioral techniques and creative…

This study looked at how often anxiety and depression occur in adolescent girls with PCOS, a common hormone disorder. Researchers tracked 42 teens aged 15–19 to see if symptoms changed after 6 months of taking birth control pills. The goal was to better understand and highlight m…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that provides breastfeeding counselling and motivational messages can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer and feel more confident. Sixty women who had just given birth took part. The app group was compared to those receiving standa…

This study watched 50 men having prostate surgery to see if the special positions used in robotic surgery raise pressure in the breathing tube and cause more throat pain, hoarseness, or trouble swallowing. Half had robotic surgery, half had open surgery. The goal was to learn if …

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training helps nurses learn CPR better than traditional methods. Sixty nurses from emergency and intensive care units were split into two groups: one practiced CPR using a VR headset, the other used standard training. Their knowledge…