Hacettepe University

This study aims to see which of four different types of flowable dental filling materials works best over two years. It involves 28 patients, each of whom will receive at least four fillings. Researchers will compare how well the different materials hold up and perform in the mou…

This study compares two common dental filling materials to see which performs better over time. Researchers are following 23 adults with cavities who receive both types of fillings. They'll check the fillings regularly over 4 years to see how well they hold up and prevent further…

This study aims to find out which type of dental adhesive works best for restoring worn-down tooth surfaces near the gums. Researchers will compare five different adhesive methods in 34 patients over four years. They will check how well the fillings stay in place, look, and feel …

This study is comparing how well two different types of dental filling materials work for treating cavities in back teeth. Researchers are following 31 adults who each need at least two fillings, placing one type of material in one cavity and the other type in another. They will …

This study aims to see which of three different dental adhesives works best for repairing worn spots on teeth near the gums. It will involve 30 healthy adults, each of whom will have repairs done using all three adhesives on different teeth. Researchers will check how well the re…

This study compares three different dental filling materials used to repair worn tooth surfaces near the gums. Researchers will place fillings in 33 adults with at least three similar areas of tooth wear and track how well each material holds up over two years. They'll check both…

This study aims to see if a new type of 'thermoviscous' dental filling material works as well as or better than standard fillings for cavities between teeth. It will involve 54 healthy adults who need fillings. Researchers will check how well the fillings hold up, match tooth col…

This study aims to compare how well three different dental adhesives work when used with a flowable composite to restore worn spots near the gumline (non-cavity lesions). It will involve 18 adult participants, each receiving at least three restorations, and will track the results…

This study is testing a personalized occupational therapy program designed to help older adults who have fallen before. The program includes 12 one-on-one sessions focused on improving balance, making home environments safer, and teaching strategies to prevent falls during daily …

This study is testing whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after surgery for a slipped disc in the lower back. Researchers will compare two groups: one doing standard therapy and another doing standard therapy plus VR e…

This study aims to see which method works best to reduce the pain of sensitive teeth over a year. It will compare a special dental laser, a paste that helps rebuild tooth minerals, and using both together. The study involves 25 adults who will have their pain levels checked regul…

This study is testing whether a special type of occupational therapy in a multisensory room can help people with moderate Alzheimer's disease. The therapy uses lights, sounds, and textures to engage the senses, aiming to improve thinking, reduce difficult behaviors, and lower str…

This study is testing whether adding educational sessions about how pain works in the brain and body makes standard back exercises more effective for people with long-term, non-specific low back pain. It involves 20 participants who also have a heightened sensitivity to pain. One…

This study is testing whether a personalized training program that teaches coping skills can help people with migraines. Researchers will work with 60 adults to see if this non-drug approach reduces pain, improves daily life, and helps people manage their condition better over si…

This study is testing a specialized physical therapy program for people with chronic jaw pain and dysfunction (TMD). The program combines hands-on therapy for the jaw and neck with techniques aimed at calming the brain's emotional centers, plus specific exercises. Researchers wil…

This study is testing if adding a specific walking exercise to standard back-strengthening workouts helps people with long-term low back pain. The walking exercise involves gentle, controlled movement with light pressure along the spine, which researchers think might improve body…

This study is testing a personalized lifestyle program to see if it helps people with long-term low back pain. It will involve 70 adults and focuses on teaching skills to build healthy daily routines and manage pain. The goal is to reduce pain, improve daily activities, and enhan…

This study is testing if a mind-body movement therapy can help people with knee osteoarthritis better than standard physical therapy or just doing exercises at home. The therapy, called Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), focuses on improving body awareness, posture, and movemen…

This study is testing whether adding electrical muscle stimulation to standard bike exercises helps intensive care patients recover faster. Researchers are comparing two groups of 24 stable ICU patients: one doing bike exercises alone, and another doing bike exercises plus muscle…

This study is testing whether strengthening a specific back muscle (the latissimus dorsi) can help people with rotator cuff tendon pain. Researchers want to see if these exercises can create more space in the shoulder joint, which may reduce pain and improve movement. Forty-seven…

This study is testing a school-based support program designed to help teenagers who lived through a major earthquake in Turkey. The program aims to improve their sense of belonging, emotional well-being, and resilience. Researchers will compare 60 students who receive the program…

This study aims to understand how arm and shoulder function relates to overall health, hospital visits, and survival in people with heart failure who have implanted heart devices like defibrillators. Researchers will measure arm strength, endurance, and daily activity ability in …

This study aims to compare how well a new type of injectable dental filling material holds up over two years compared to a standard filling material. Researchers will place fillings in back teeth cavities of 30 healthy adults and check them every six months. The goal is to see wh…

This study aims to understand how a curved spine (scoliosis) affects the way teens move, balance, and perform daily activities. Researchers will measure movement patterns and balance in 50 adolescents with scoliosis using special sensors and a balance platform. The goal is to gat…

This study aims to understand and track shoulder pain, stiffness, and movement problems that can occur in people who have implanted heart devices like pacemakers. Researchers will follow 90 participants for two years, measuring their pain levels, shoulder motion, posture, and abi…