Firat University

This study looks at how two types of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drugs—anti-TNF-α and non-TNF-α—affect exercise ability, muscle strength, tiredness, and heart disease risk. Researchers will measure oxygen use during cycling in 40 adults with RA who have been on one of these drugs f…

This study looks at whether adding whole-body electrical muscle stimulation to a low-calorie diet helps obese adults lose weight and improve their metabolism. Forty people will be split into two groups: one only on a diet, the other on a diet plus muscle stimulation for 8 weeks. …

This study looks at whether a 12-week exercise program can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) by reducing nerve damage and preserving brain volume. Researchers will measure a blood marker called neurofilament light chain and use MRI scans to see changes.…

This study compares two types of shoulder exercises (concentric vs eccentric) in people with partial rotator cuff tears. Sixty adults aged 18–65 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure …

This study looks at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can lower stress and boost comfort for people on hemodialysis. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to receive touch sessions or standard care. Researchers will measure stress and comfort levels…

This study compares three types of knee-strengthening exercises (isometric, isotonic, and eccentric) to see which best reduces pain and improves function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (anterior knee pain). 90 adults aged 18–40 with knee pain for at least 3 months wi…

This study looks at two simple, drug-free ways to help cancer patients feel less pain during a bone marrow biopsy: fake coughing or squeezing a stress ball. About 80 adults who have had cancer for at least 3 months will try one of these methods during the procedure. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether a 12-week exercise program can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will measure changes in brain structure, a blood marker called GFAP, and physical function. The trial involves 30 adults with relapsing-remitting MS who have mild to m…

This study looks at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can help intensive care patients feel less agitated and have less pain. Researchers will also measure stress hormone (cortisol) levels. Sixty adult ICU patients will be randomly assigned to receive eit…

This study looks at whether a gentle, non-invasive technique called therapeutic touch can help intensive care patients sleep better, feel more comfortable, and have more stable vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers will divide 90 adult ICU patients into thre…

This study looks at whether mindfulness-based breathing exercises can reduce shortness of breath, control symptoms, and improve quality of life in people with lung cancer who are getting chemotherapy. About 60 patients will take part, with half learning the breathing exercises an…

This study looks at how well string instrument players use their arms and hands, and whether things like shoulder position sense, posture, joint looseness, and performance anxiety play a role. Researchers will compare 34 musicians with 34 non-musicians using tests of strength, ba…