Gazi University

This study tested a new, less invasive surgery for people with large, irreparable rotator cuff tears. 25 participants had a tendon transfer to improve shoulder function and reduce pain. The goal was to see if the surgery could help with daily activities and quality of life.

This study tests whether online group counseling can help people with a permanent colostomy adjust better, feel more positive, and build resilience. About 48 adults who had a colostomy due to colorectal cancer will take part. Half will receive six sessions of online solution-focu…

This study tests whether personalized nutrition advice can improve nutrition, reduce stomach problems, and boost quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Fifty children aged 6 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive either individualized diet counseling or routine care…

This study looks at whether a gentle electrical stimulation to the ear (auricular vagus nerve stimulation) combined with standard physical therapy can improve balance, walking, and other symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. About 20 adults with mild to moderate Parkinson'…

This study tests three techniques—stretching, myofascial release, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)—to see which works best for quickly improving flexibility in people with tight hamstrings. About 36 adults aged 18-30 with hamstring tightness will participa…

This study looks at whether a special shock wave treatment can help people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Fifty-two adults with the condition will receive the therapy, with one group also getting treatment on a specific muscle trigger point. Researchers will measure c…

This study tests whether adding cognitive training to balance and gait exercises helps people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, walking, and thinking. Fourteen participants will undergo 12 sessions of combined training. The goal is to see if this approach eases move…

This study tests a new therapy that uses moving sounds to help stroke survivors with spatial neglect — a condition where they ignore one side of space. 18 participants will either get standard rehab or standard rehab plus dynamic auditory cueing for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether teaching people with type 2 diabetes about good sleep habits and a simple relaxation exercise can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and lower blood sugar levels. About 52 adults with poor sleep will take part. They will learn these techniques…

This study translates a scale that measures how thinking difficulties affect daily life in people with Parkinson's disease into Turkish. Researchers will test the translated version in 60 Turkish-speaking Parkinson's patients to see if it is valid and reliable. The goal is to giv…

This study tests a special training program for nursing students to see if it improves their willingness to work with older adults, their empathy, and their communication skills. The program is based on Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship theory. 48 third-year nursing student…

This study looks at how people walk before and after surgery to repair a damaged piece of cartilage in the ankle. Sixty adults scheduled for arthroscopic microfracture with a biologic scaffold will have their walking patterns measured using a pressure-sensing platform. The goal i…