Hacettepe University

This study compares three types of bioactive dental fillings for cavities in back teeth. Fifty-five healthy adults aged 18 to 50 with at least three cavities will receive each filling type in different teeth. Researchers will check how well the fillings hold up, their appearance,…

This study compared two types of tooth fillings for cavities between teeth. 23 adults received either a glass ionomer or a bulk-fill composite resin filling. The fillings were checked at regular visits over 4 years to see how well they held up. The goal was to find out which mate…

This study tested four different types of tooth-colored fillings (flowable resin composites) to see which works best for fixing cavities. Twenty-eight adults each received at least four fillings, and the fillings were checked over two years. The goal was to find out if newer, sel…

This study tested three different dental adhesives used to repair non-carious cervical lesions (tooth wear not caused by cavities). Eighteen adults each received at least three fillings using a flowable composite resin. The goal was to see which adhesive performed best over 48 mo…

This study compares a new bioactive filling material to a standard resin composite for treating cavities. 31 adults with at least two cavities will receive both types of fillings and be monitored for up to 4 years. The goal is to see which material performs better in terms of dur…

This study compares two types of tooth-colored filling materials for cavities between teeth. 54 healthy adults aged 18-60 received fillings using either a standard bulk-fill composite or a newer thermoviscous material. Researchers will check the fillings at 6 and 12 months for ho…

This study tests a client-centered coping skills training program for adults with migraine. Over 8 sessions, participants learn problem-solving, stress management, and healthy habits to reduce pain and improve quality of life. The trial follows 60 people for 6 months to see if th…

This study tests a person-centered lifestyle program for adults with chronic low back pain. The program helps participants build healthy routines and problem-solving skills through meaningful activities. Researchers will measure changes in pain, daily function, and quality of lif…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after lumbar disc surgery. About 46 adults who had surgery on their lower back will either get standard therapy or standard therapy plus a 20-minute VR session. Researche…

This study tests whether a special therapy using sights, sounds, touch, and other senses can help people with moderate Alzheimer's think clearer, feel calmer, and behave better. It also looks at whether this therapy reduces stress for their caregivers. Twenty-four people aged 65 …

This study tests a social and emotional development program for 60 ninth-grade students in Hatay, Turkey, an area hit by the 2023 earthquake. The program aims to improve teens' sense of belonging, meaning in life, emotional authenticity, well-being, and resilience. Researchers co…

This study tests if adding a special walking training (with gentle pressure on the spine) to standard core exercises helps people with chronic low back pain. Twenty adults aged 30-55 will be followed for 6 weeks to see if it improves pain, balance, and body awareness. The goal is…

This study compares a mind-body approach called Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to standard physiotherapy and home exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis. BBAT focuses on gentle, mindful movements to improve posture, balance, and pain management. Researchers will measur…

This study tests a 12-session personalized program for adults 65 and older who have fallen at least once in the past year. The program focuses on balance, safe walking, home adjustments, and activities that matter to each person. Researchers will measure improvements in balance, …

This study looked at two different types of tooth fillings for cavities on the chewing surface of back teeth. Thirty healthy adults aged 18-35 received both an injectable filling and a conventional filling. Over 24 months, dentists checked how well each filling stayed in place, m…

This study compares two exercise programs—asynchronous telerehabilitation (remote guidance) and a standard home exercise plan—for people with piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock and leg pain. About 46 adults aged 18-45 with confirmed diagnosis will participate. The g…

This study looks at whether a combined manual therapy program can help people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a condition causing jaw pain and limited movement. The therapy includes hands-on techniques for the jaw and neck, plus exercises. Researchers will measure pa…

This study looks at whether adding special pain education to exercise can help people with long-term lower back pain that involves a sensitized nervous system. Twenty adults with chronic back pain will receive motor control exercises with or without pain neuroscience education. R…

This study looks at whether strengthening a specific back muscle (latissimus dorsi) can improve shoulder pain and function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. About 47 adults aged 18-50 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of three exerc…

This study tested whether laser therapy, a remineralizing paste called Remin Pro, or both together can reduce pain from sensitive teeth. Twenty-five adults with at least four sensitive teeth received one of the treatments and reported their pain levels over 12 months. The goal wa…

This study compares five different ways of using dental adhesives to repair worn teeth near the gum line (called non-carious cervical lesions). Thirty-four adults each received multiple fillings using different adhesive methods. The fillings were then checked after two years for …

This study follows 90 adults with implantable cardiac devices (like pacemakers) for two years. Researchers will measure shoulder pain, range of motion, posture, and how well people can do daily activities. The goal is to understand how these devices affect the shoulder and arm ov…

This study looks at two different exercise programs for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). One group uses a special exercise bike, while the other group uses the bike plus electrical stimulation on their leg muscles. The goal is to see which approach helps patients move bet…

This study will test arm and hand function in 72 adults with heart failure who have an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker. Researchers want to see if arm strength and endurance are linked to hospital stays and survival. Participants will perform simple tasks like throwing a wei…

This study looks at how well different types of dental adhesives (glues) hold up over 12 months when used to fill cavities on the side of teeth near the gum line. Thirty healthy adults with at least three such cavities will get fillings using one of several universal adhesives. T…

This study compares three dental filling materials for non-carious cervical lesions (tooth wear near the gum line not caused by cavities). Thirty-three adults with at least three such lesions will receive each type of filling, and their performance will be tracked over two years …

This study looks at how the way the lower back and pelvis move together (lumbopelvic rhythm) impacts balance, daily activities, and quality of life in 50 adolescents aged 10-18 with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers will use motion sensors and balance platforms to measure these m…