Hacettepe University

This study will test if a virtual reality exercise program can help children with hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) improve their body composition, fitness, balance, and daily life participation. About 32 children aged 8-14 will use VR-based games to make physical activity more f…

This study will compare three different materials used to fill cavities between teeth: a bioactive composite, a nanohybrid resin, and a bulk-fill resin. Sixty adults with at least three cavities will receive fillings and be monitored for up to four years. The goal is to see which…

This study aims to create and test a simple care plan to help heart transplant patients take their anti-rejection medicines correctly. Taking these medicines as prescribed is critical to prevent the body from rejecting the new organ. The study will involve 100 patients and will c…

This study looks at whether moving a breathing tube in the mouth every 4 hours instead of every 8 hours can prevent sores and injuries. It will include 230 adults in intensive care who need a breathing tube. Nurses will change the tube's position at set times, and patients will b…

This study looks at whether giving patients a gentle abdominal massage and warm water after hip fracture surgery can prevent constipation and help them feel better faster. About 81 adults will be split into three groups: one gets massage, one gets warm water, and one gets standar…

This study looks at whether a traditional fermented grape drink called hardaliye can reduce pain and inflammation in women with fibromyalgia. About 45 women aged 20-40 will be split into three groups: one gets a personalized diet plus hardaliye, one gets diet only, and one gets h…

This study tests whether a short animated video can lower anxiety in children (ages 4-10) and their parents before a stem cell transplant. Half the families watch the video; the other half get standard verbal information. Researchers measure anxiety and satisfaction to see if the…

This study tests whether a simple laughing exercise, called Laughie, can help reduce pain and anxiety in adults with second-degree burns. Participants will do the exercise before their dressing changes. The goal is to see if laughter can make a painful procedure feel less stressf…

This study tests a personalized lifestyle program for mothers who care for a child with autism. The program helps moms manage stress, find time for meaningful activities, and build healthy habits. Researchers will measure if this approach improves their wellbeing and daily satisf…

This study looks at whether improvements in the first few weeks of hand rehabilitation can predict how well patients will recover months later. Researchers will track 60 adults with various hand or arm injuries using a digital system that records therapy progress and patient feed…

This study is creating a Turkish version of the USE Questionnaire, a tool that measures how useful, satisfying, and easy-to-use biomedical devices are. Researchers will test it on 220 adults with back or neck pain who use such devices. The goal is to give doctors and researchers …

This study will test whether a new virtual reality (VR) app can reliably measure neck movement and position sense in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare the VR app's results with those from a standard clinical device. The study involves 58 adults, including th…

This study will adapt a Canadian assessment tool called InterRAI-HC for use in Turkish home health services. Researchers will test its accuracy and compare it to current methods in 36 caregivers of people aged 65 and older. The goal is to create a better way to evaluate and plan …

This study checks if a standard social support questionnaire is accurate and reliable for people who have lost a leg. Researchers will ask 55 adults with lower limb amputation to fill out the survey, and some will take it twice to see if results stay consistent. The goal is to im…

This study compares how well people with migraine can imagine movements (motor imagery) versus healthy individuals. Researchers will also explore how these imagery skills relate to body awareness, balance, anxiety, and depression. About 136 adults aged 18-65 will participate, usi…

This study looks at how doing a mental task (like counting backwards) affects athletic performance in volleyball players who have chronic ankle instability compared to those who don't. Researchers will test balance, jumping, and volleyball skills in 60 players. The goal is to und…