Ege University

Researchers at Ege University are testing a mobile phone program called m-BAFY that helps people with atrial fibrillation manage their condition at home. The app lets patients record symptoms and vital signs, sends personalized feedback, and provides guideline-based information o…

This study tests a newly developed mobile app designed for adults with type 2 diabetes who are starting insulin for the first time. The app aims to improve how people perceive insulin use and how well they manage their own care. Over one month, participants will use the app and h…

This study tested two types of bone graft materials—alloplastic (man-made) and xenograft (from animals)—to rebuild jaw bone in 20 people who needed dental implants. Each person received both materials in different sides of their jaw so the results could be directly compared. The …

This study tested two materials, ProRoot MTA and Biofactor MTA, for direct pulp capping—a procedure to save a tooth's nerve after exposure. Eighty permanent teeth were treated, and patients reported pain levels for 48 hours. Success was checked at 6 and 12 months by looking for s…

This study tested whether virtual care—online education, case management, and symptom tracking—can help children with asthma better manage their condition and improve quality of life. 97 children and their families used an asthma diary and sent updates every 4 weeks. The goal was…

This study looked at whether taking probiotics alongside regular diabetes medications can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers enrolled 77 people aged 35-65. The goal was to see if changing gut bacteria with probiotics cou…

Researchers at a smoking cessation clinic in Turkey tested whether adding WhatsApp messages to routine care helps people stop smoking. Adults who smoked at least one cigarette a day and used WhatsApp most days joined the study. Everyone received standard clinic support, and half …

This study tested whether adding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to standard exercise can reduce fatigue, pain, and improve walking in people with postpolio syndrome. 26 adults who had polio earlier in life and now have new symptoms took part. Half got TMS plus exercise, …

This study tested three non-drug treatments—cognitive behavioral therapy, a breathing exercise, and psychoeducation—to see which best reduces the distress caused by tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Seventy adults with tinnitus were randomly assigned to one of the three approaches.…

This trial tests four different methods—slush, stick ice, cold water spray, and routine care—to see which best relieves thirst-related discomfort after surgery. It includes 150 adults who had general anesthesia and feel thirsty. The study measures thirst intensity, comfort, and s…

This trial tests whether watching bubbles from a machine or a cartoon on a tablet can reduce pain and fear in children aged 3-6 during a blood draw. About 123 children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: bubble distraction, cartoon distraction, or usual care. Pain a…

This trial tests whether listening to personalized music during cataract surgery can reduce anxiety and pain. About 100 patients having surgery under local anesthesia will either receive standard care or also listen to their preferred instrumental music (60-100 beats per minute) …

This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) distraction can reduce pain in children aged 6-11 during intravenous cannulation or blood sampling in a pediatric emergency department. Half of the participants receive standard care, while the other half wear a VR headset showing age…

This trial tests whether a computer-controlled injection system can reduce pain during dental treatment in children aged 6 to 12 with a condition called molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), which makes teeth sensitive. The device delivers numbing medicine directly into the bon…

This study tests whether a robotic exoskeleton called HAL can improve walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis. Eight participants will train with HAL for one hour a day, five days a week, for two months. Their walking speed, endurance, and balance will be measured b…

This study tested whether a structured education program could help people on dialysis manage chronic itch and improve their quality of life. 104 adults with kidney failure and itch took part, receiving either two educational sessions or standard care. The program focused on unde…

This study looked at whether chewing caffeinated gum can improve volleyball performance in trained female players. Eleven healthy athletes took part in three sessions: one with placebo gum, one with a single 300 mg dose of caffeine gum, and one with three 100 mg doses spaced out.…

This study tested whether wearing earplugs and an eye mask during an MRI scan can lower anxiety. 72 adults having their first MRI were split into two groups: one used the earplugs and eye mask, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, heart rate, breathi…

This study looked at whether a 10-week Zumba dance program could reduce body fat and improve flexibility in healthy 8-year-old children. 115 kids took part in 40-minute sessions, three times a week. Researchers measured body fat and flexibility before and after the program, and a…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) 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, th…

This study measured how common anxiety and depression are in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 42 teens took a combined oral contraceptive daily for six months. Researchers tracked changes in depression scores to see if the pill improved mood along with PCOS symp…

This study looked at whether holding a baby skin-to-skin or cheek-to-cheek can help control pain during and after episiotomy repair (stitches after birth). 155 healthy new mothers were randomly assigned to skin-to-skin contact, cheek contact, or standard care. Results showed that…

This study tested whether applying kinesio tape to the lower back during active labor can reduce pain and improve a woman's confidence in giving birth. 75 women in labor were randomly assigned to receive kinesio tape, a placebo tape, or standard care alone. Researchers measured p…

This study tested whether watching a virtual reality (VR) educational video before surgery could reduce fear and pain in children aged 5 to 12. Seventy-four children were randomly assigned to either a VR group or a control group. While fear scores did not differ between groups ov…

This study tested a short cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to reduce self-stigma in adults with gambling disorder. 26 participants were split into two groups: one received four sessions of CBT targeting self-stigma, while the other did not. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether letting a mother touch her baby's head as it crowns during birth can shorten the second stage of labor and improve early bonding. 68 first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies participated. The intervention is simply allowing the mother to touch the ba…

This study looked at whether doing physical and mental tasks at the same time (dual-task training) can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. 34 participants completed the program. The goal was to see if this training could improve balance, reduce fear of falling, boost t…

This study looked at whether practicing real-life tasks (like standing up, walking, and picking up objects) helps people who have had a stroke improve their balance, walking, daily activities, and quality of life. 28 stroke survivors took part. The results suggest that task-orien…

This study looked at whether practicing two tasks at the same time (like walking while talking) can improve balance, walking, thinking, and tiredness in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 26 people with MS took part. The training focused on everyday activities to see if it made…

This study tested whether slow-paced breathing at home can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) manage symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and poor sleep. Forty-two adults with stable PAH took part, with one group adding slow breathing exercises to their…

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with Parkinson's disease. 26 patients received either 5 Hz or 10 Hz stimulation to the part of the brain that controls swallowin…

This study tested whether a structured online education program could help pregnant women feel more prepared and less fearful about childbirth. 80 pregnant women took part, with half receiving the 9-hour online program and half getting standard care. Results showed that the onlin…

This study tests two ways of measuring facial swelling after wisdom tooth surgery: a handheld smartphone-based 3D scanner and a mechanically assisted scanner. Both are compared to the standard method of using a flexible ruler. The goal is to see which technique is faster, more re…

This study looked at how well porcelain-covered titanium dental crowns hold up when made by two different methods: traditional casting and modern computer-aided milling. 27 people received these crowns and were checked at several points over 18 months for appearance, function, an…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with low imagery ability get more out of motor imagery training—a mental rehearsal of movement. Thirty-two healthy men did leg exercises for 4 weeks, with some using VR or video before training. Researchers measured c…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that provides breastfeeding counselling and motivational messages can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer and face fewer problems. Sixty new mothers were split into two groups: one received the app-based support, the other got stan…

This study tested whether new mothers (first-time moms) who share a hospital room with an experienced mother feel more confident about breastfeeding. 128 mothers took part. The experienced mothers had successfully breastfed before and received brief training. The study measured b…

This study looked at how long you chew caffeinated gum affects how quickly caffeine enters your blood. Thirty healthy men chewed gum with 300 mg of caffeine for either 5 or 10 minutes on separate days. Researchers measured caffeine levels in blood samples taken over three hours t…

This study looked at whether a 6-week psychological resilience workshop could help first-year university students feel better after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. 32 students took part, with some attending the workshop and others not. The workshop used talking, drawing, and group…

This study watched 50 men having prostate surgery to see if the special positions used in robotic surgery increase pressure on the breathing tube and cause more sore throats or hoarseness. Half had robotic surgery, half had open surgery. The goal was to learn how to prevent throa…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training helps nurses learn CPR better than traditional manikin practice. Sixty nurses from emergency and intensive care units were split into two groups: one used VR headsets for an interactive CPR scenario, the other practiced on a…