Ege University

This study tested two dental materials, ProRoot MTA and Biofactor MTA, for a procedure called direct pulp capping that aims to save the nerve in a permanent tooth after it has been exposed. Eighty people aged 13 to 65 with a tooth needing this treatment were randomly assigned to …

This study tested two types of bone graft materials (alloplastic and xenograft) to rebuild lost jawbone in the back of the lower jaw. Twenty adults with missing teeth and not enough bone for dental implants received both graft types in different sides of their jaw. The goal was t…

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…

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 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 looked at whether virtual care—online education, case management, and symptom tracking—could help children with asthma manage their condition and improve quality of life. 97 children participated, keeping daily symptom diaries and sending them to researchers every 4 we…

This study tested a 9-hour online childbirth education program for pregnant women. 80 women were split into two groups: one took the online classes, the other received standard care. Results showed that the online program significantly improved women's perception of birth and rea…

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 a structured education program could help hemodialysis patients better manage chronic itching and improve their quality of life. 104 patients were split into two groups: one received two face-to-face educational sessions based on the Health Belief Model,…

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

This study tested whether kinesio taping applied to the lower back during labor can reduce pain, improve a mother's confidence in giving birth, and affect her comfort after delivery. 75 women in active labor with low back pain were randomly assigned to receive kinesio taping, a p…

This study looked at whether a midwife gently touching the baby's head during the pushing phase of labor can shorten that phase and improve how a mother and her newborn interact right after birth. The idea is that this simple, no-cost action might help both mom and baby. The stud…

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 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 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 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 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 study looked at whether a 10-week Zumba dance program can reduce body fat and improve flexibility in healthy 8-year-old children. About 115 kids took part, and researchers measured their body fat and flexibility before and after the program. The goal was to see if boys and g…

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 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 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 42 teenage girls with PCOS to find out how many also have anxiety or depression. Researchers measured symptoms before and after 6 months of taking birth control pills. The goal was to better understand and highlight these often-overlooked mental health issues…

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) can help people who have difficulty imagining movements (low imagery ability) get more out of mental practice. Thirty-two healthy young men did leg exercises while using VR, watching movements, or just imagining them. The goal was…

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

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 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 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 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…