Fenerbahce University

This study looks at whether adding a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) to standard core-strengthening exercises can help people with mechanical low back pain feel better and move easier. About 30 adults aged 20-55 will take part, with one group doing both massag…

This study looks at whether a nurse-led breathing exercise called Pursed Lip Breathing can help people with COPD feel less anxious and have better vital signs (like heart rate and oxygen levels) right after a bronchoscopy. About 64 adults with COPD who are having a planned bronch…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help women with breast cancer manage common chemotherapy side effects like fatigue, nausea, and sleep problems. Researchers will compare symptom control and quality of life between a group using the app and a group receiving standard …

This study looks at whether adding percussive massage therapy (like a massage gun) with a heat attachment to standard rehab can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults aged 25-55 with long-term back pain will take part. They will either ge…

This study tests if chewing ginger-mint or cinnamon gum can reduce nausea and vomiting after a specific type of chemotherapy (PIPAC) for colorectal cancer that has spread. 75 adults will be randomly assigned to chew one of the two flavored gums for 15 minutes or receive standard …

This study tests whether an AI-powered training program can reduce women's anxiety and increase satisfaction during gynecological exams. About 114 women aged 18-65 will take part. Researchers will measure anxiety and satisfaction before and after the exam to see if the AI trainin…

This study tests a nurse-led program designed to reduce stress and improve sleep for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The program includes lowering noise, adjusting lights, and organizing care to avoid waking patients at night. About 68 awake and alert adults will take …

This study looks at whether doing physical and mental tasks at the same time (dual-task training) can improve thinking skills in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Sixty older adults will be split into two groups: one doing dual-task training and the other doing regular exerci…

This study tests whether art therapy—like painting, clay modeling, and collage—can improve thinking and hand coordination in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. Fifty adults aged 60 and older will either attend art sessions twice a week for 8 weeks or receive no extra care.…

This study looks at how a common chemotherapy drug, oxaliplatin, can cause nerve damage in the hands, leading to weakness and trouble with daily tasks. Researchers will measure hand and finger strength, dexterity, and quality of life in 84 colorectal cancer patients who have had …

This study aims to see if a new training method using generative artificial intelligence and flipped learning can help midwifery students better understand shoulder dystocia, a rare but serious birth complication. About 114 third-year students from two universities will take part…

This study looks at how the way your feet press on the ground might be linked to where and how much pain you feel. Researchers will measure foot pressure in 53 healthy young adults aged 18-35 while they stand and walk, and ask about their pain levels. The goal is to understand if…

This study looks at whether teaching nurses special care techniques for central lines (thin tubes that deliver medicine) can lower infection risks in children with cancer. About 30 nurses will take a training course and be tested before and after. The goal is to see if better kno…

This study looks at whether using artificial intelligence (AI) in case discussions helps midwifery students become more comfortable and skilled with AI tools. About 81 third- and fourth-year students will take part. The goal is to see if AI can boost their clinical thinking and p…

This study will observe how adults receiving chemotherapy use digital media and how skilled they are at finding and understanding health information online. Researchers will survey 80 patients to learn about their digital habits and eHealth literacy. The goal is to better underst…