Inonu University

This study tested whether injectable or concentrated platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF and C-PRF) can thicken thin gums in 30 healthy adults undergoing gum surgery. Researchers measured changes in gum thickness and width of attached gum over time. The goal is to improve gum health and …

This study looked at whether a practice called haptonomy—which involves gentle touch and music—could help pregnant women who had previously lost a pregnancy. 126 women in their 24th to 32nd week of pregnancy took part. Half received haptonomy sessions, and the other half did not.…

This study looked at whether hand massage techniques can reduce severe nausea and vomiting and improve quality of life in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum. 70 hospitalized pregnant women took part. Researchers used a special hand massage method called Su-jok to see if i…

This study looked at whether giving ibuprofen before a dental procedure can lower pain and stress in children with reversible pulpitis (a type of tooth inflammation). 46 children participated, and researchers measured pain during and after treatment. The goal was to see if pre-tr…

This study looked at whether basic body awareness therapy (gentle exercises focusing on how your body feels and moves) can help earthquake survivors. 30 adults who lived through the 2023 Turkey earthquakes took part. The therapy aimed to improve core muscle endurance, posture, ba…

This study tested whether applying olive oil to the skin can reduce itching in people receiving hemodialysis (kidney dialysis). 68 patients took part; half applied olive oil to itchy areas 3 days a week for 2 weeks, while the other half received no treatment. The researchers meas…

This study looked at whether listening to music or doing a simple breathing exercise (the 4-7-8 technique) could help first-year nursing students feel less anxious while learning how to give IV drugs. 97 students were split into three groups: one listened to music, one did the br…

This study tested whether applying Concentrated Growth Factor (CGF) or Collagen Fleece to the roof of the mouth after gum graft surgery helps it heal faster and with less pain. 38 healthy adults took part, and the researchers measured healing and comfort over several months. The …

This study tested a 10-week adapted physical education program for 46 adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Half followed the special program, while the other half continued their usual school activities. The goal was to see if the program could improve muscle strength a…

This study tested if using a stress ball and listening to music during a colonoscopy can help reduce pain and anxiety. 100 adults having the procedure without sedation took part. Half used the stress ball and music, while the other half received standard care. The results showed …

This study looked at whether adding a specific type of exercise (combined isotonic) to standard shockwave therapy works better for tennis elbow than shockwave alone or with eccentric exercise. Forty adults with long-lasting elbow pain took part. They received weekly shockwave the…

This study looked at whether a hand massage technique (called su-jok) can help pregnant women with low back pain feel better. 74 pregnant women with back pain received the massage, and researchers measured their pain and comfort levels. The goal was to see if this simple, non-dru…

This study looked at three different anesthesia methods in 3 adults having septoplasty (nose surgery) to see which one causes less agitation after waking up. The methods tested were total intravenous anesthesia, a mix of inhaled and intravenous drugs, and balanced inhaled anesthe…

This study tested a special training program that combines watching movements, imagining movements, and doing gentle exercises to help stroke survivors improve arm function. 46 people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months took part. The goal was to see if this approach c…

This study tested a program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people with obesity reduce emotional eating and increase psychological resilience. 81 obese adults participated, with half receiving the program and half not. Results show…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, on 53 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. The goal was to see if EFT could lower their anxiety, fear of surgery, and feelings of traumatic birth. Results suggest this non-invasive, low-co…

This study looked at whether asking first-time mothers to create their own birth story while in the labor room could lower their fear of childbirth and increase their comfort. Researchers enrolled 58 healthy women planning a vaginal birth. The goal was to see if this simple activ…

This study tested whether teaching women about good sleep habits (sleep hygiene) could improve their sleep quality and reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes. Seventy women who had not had a period for at least a year took part. They received face-to-face tra…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during a routine postpartum uterine tone assessment could lower anxiety and pain while increasing comfort. 146 women within 24 hours after birth participated. Researchers measured pain using a visual scale and anxiety with…

This study tested a guided imagery program to help pregnant women manage nausea and vomiting. 106 women in their first trimester took part. The program included four sessions of relaxation and mental imagery, plus home practice. Results showed it reduced symptoms and improved psy…

This study tested whether inhaling thyme oil can improve asthma control and breathing in 156 adults with asthma. Participants used a thyme oil inhaler stick or a placebo (empty stick) three times daily for four days. The goal was to see if thyme oil reduces symptoms like wheezing…

This study looked at whether stress hormones in the fluid around dental implants are linked to gum disease. Researchers measured cortisol, DHEA, and other markers in 62 adults with healthy or diseased implants. They also used questionnaires to check anxiety and depression levels.…

This study looked at whether a simple planning method called MCII (Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions) can boost university students' confidence to join and stick with tennis training. It also tested if adding WhatsApp reminders made the strategy work better. Twent…

This study looked at whether using ultrasound to measure blood flow in the carotid artery during liver transplant surgery can help doctors assess a patient's fluid status. 42 adult patients scheduled for elective liver transplant took part. The goal was to see if this method is u…

This study tested whether a one-time family care education session for parents of at-risk newborns could improve outcomes. 34 parent-infant pairs took part. Researchers measured parental depression, anxiety, care involvement, and baby's pain at 10 days and at discharge. The goal …

This study tested a web-based sexual education and counseling program for high school students aged 14-18. About 216 teens took part, with some receiving the online program and others not. Researchers measured changes in attitudes toward sexual education and sexual health knowled…

This study looked at whether doing one set or multiple sets of weightlifting exercises makes a bigger difference in muscle strength and size for men who are not active. 34 sedentary men were split into groups doing single-set training, multiple-set training, or no exercise. Resea…

This completed study looked at 3 liver transplant patients to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) changes how the body reacts to the muscle relaxant rocuronium. Researchers measured hand grip strength and used a questionnaire to diagnose sarcopenia before surgery. The goal was to fin…

This study looked at 20 young male judokas (ages 10-13) to see if core endurance is related to how far they can throw a medicine ball and how well they can balance on one leg. Participants did timed core exercises, a backward overhead throw, and a balance test. The goal was to un…

This study tested whether watching educational videos helps liver transplant patients adapt to their disease and take their immunosuppressive drugs correctly. 90 adult patients were split into three groups: one watched theory-based videos, one watched standard videos, and one rec…

This study looked at how well sports massage, static stretching, and passive rest help young male judo athletes recover after training. Thirteen athletes aged 10-13 took part, and the researchers measured things like heart rate, blood lactate, and jump height. The goal was to fin…

This study looked at 252 people with normal airways who needed a special breathing tube for lung surgery. Doctors compared two types of video laryngoscope blades (C-MAC D-Blade and Macintosh blade) against a standard direct laryngoscope to see which one allowed faster and easier …

This study examined how conditions like diabetes, smoking, heart disease, and osteoporosis influence the health of dental implants. Researchers looked at 93 patients with implants that had been in place for at least three years. The goal was to see which health factors are linked…

This study looked at whether face-to-face or online training could help women aged 50-65 learn more about cancer screening and feel less shy about it. 68 women who could read and had a smartphone took part. The goal was to see if education can improve knowledge and attitudes towa…

This study looked at whether taking creatine and L-arginine together, just once, can improve short bursts of exercise and mental reaction time in healthy, active men. Eighteen men tried each supplement alone, together, or a placebo in random order. Results measured sprint power, …

This study looked at how fear of being without a smartphone (nomophobia) affects tiredness in muscles and thinking after physical activity. 90 young adults aged 18-25 took part. Researchers measured muscle responses and fatigue levels to see if people with higher nomophobia get m…

This study tested whether a role-playing-based training program could help midwifery students better recognize obstetric violence and improve their caring behaviors. 126 final-year students from two universities took part, with half receiving the training and half serving as a co…

This study looked at whether adding a special sprint training program to regular basketball practice could help young players jump higher and move faster. Twenty male players, ages 18-19, took part. Half did the extra sprint drills for six weeks, while the other half stuck with t…

This study looked at how posture habits and awareness are connected to physical activity, depression, and fitness in 74 healthy university students aged 18-35. Researchers measured posture, trunk strength, balance, and mood using surveys and physical tests. The goal was to unders…

This study compared two devices—a video laryngoscope and a traditional laryngoscope—for checking vocal cord movement after thyroid surgery. 102 adults having elective thyroid surgery took part. The goal was to see which tool gives a clearer, less traumatic view of the vocal cords…

This study tested a non-invasive method using near-infrared light to measure kidney oxygen levels during liver transplant surgery in 41 adults. The goal was to see if this technique could provide faster and more useful information about kidney function than traditional methods li…

This study looked at whether a microteaching method helps nursing students learn urinary catheterization better. Sixty students were split into two groups: one got the microteaching approach, the other standard training. Researchers measured their skills and satisfaction levels a…

This study tested whether an 11-week program of educational videos and counseling delivered via WhatsApp could help new mothers feel more confident about breastfeeding, more satisfied with their bodies, and adopt healthier lifestyles. 86 postpartum women participated, with half r…

This study looked at whether gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) changes how the body's natural clock works in gum tissue. Researchers studied 60 healthy adults with similar sleep patterns. They collected small gum tissue samples and measured clock-related genes and protein…

This study tested whether a computer system using cameras and machine learning could predict fall risk in adults. 177 people who could walk with or without help had their walking recorded by a camera and a phone accelerometer. The system analyzed their gait and combined it with a…