Inonu University

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treats certain psychiatric conditions by inducing seizures under general anesthesia, but it often causes sudden spikes in blood pressure and heart rate. This trial compares three anesthetic approaches, saline, dexmedetomidine, and remifentanil, in …

Researchers are testing whether pranayama breathing exercises, done to the sound of rain, can ease breathlessness and improve confidence in daily activities for people with COPD. The trial enrolls 114 adults with mild to moderate COPD and assigns them to one of three groups: pran…

This study tests whether a 20-minute mandala coloring session can reduce childbirth fear and anxiety in fathers whose partners are giving birth for the first time. Fathers waiting outside the delivery room are randomly assigned to either color a mandala or receive standard care. …

This study tests whether a 30-45 minute mandala coloring session before a planned C-section can lower surgical fear and stress in women with high-risk pregnancies (like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes). Half the participants will color a mandala, while the other half receive…

This study tests whether taking L-tyrosine and caffeine, alone or together, can improve thinking speed, accuracy, and physical performance in elite boxers. Eighteen male boxers will try each supplement and a placebo in random order, with a break between sessions. Researchers will…

This study tests whether four weekly motivational interviewing sessions can reduce menopause myths and help women grow from the experience. 96 postmenopausal women will be randomly assigned to either the talking therapy or usual care. Researchers will measure changes in beliefs a…

This study looks at whether virtual art therapy can help 62 patients in the coronary intensive care unit (ICU) feel less angry, anxious, and confused. Patients will use a tablet or screen to create art, and researchers will measure changes in vital signs, delirium risk, and menta…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based self-compassion program can help first-time pregnant women feel less fear about childbirth, reduce pregnancy stress, and increase comfort. About 80 women who are 28 weeks or further along in their first pregnancy will take part. The…

This study tests whether combining virtual reality with motor imagery exercises can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either conventional exercise alone or conventional exercise …

This study looks at whether teaching women with low genital self-image about their anatomy can help them feel better about their genitals and improve their sexual quality of life. About 80 women aged 18-49 will take part. The goal is to see if knowledge can positively change how …

This study tests whether using a cold spray or a Buzzy device (a vibrating cold pack) can reduce pain and fear during penicillin injections. Ninety adults receiving intramuscular penicillin will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or standard ca…

This study tests whether an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep in menopausal women. 90 women aged 45-60 with hot flashes and poor sleep will be randomly assigned to either the MBSR program or no intervention. The prog…

This study tests two non-drug methods—a device called ShotBlocker and a tapping technique called Helfer—to see if they can reduce pain and fear during hormone injections in breast cancer patients. 99 women will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to find a si…

This study compares two types of exercise therapy—dual-task training (exercises with a thinking task) and action observation therapy (watching and imitating movements)—against standard exercises in adults over 65. The goal is to see which approach best improves balance, walking, …

Researchers at Inonu University are comparing short dental implants (6 millimeters or less) with standard implants (longer than 8 millimeters) to see whether implant length affects the health of the gum and bone tissue around them. About 40 patients with a total of 80 implants wi…

Researchers at Inonu University are studying how a single session of aerobic exercise changes levels of ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, and parathyroid hormone in professional soccer players. Forty male players will complete a progressive 20-meter shuttle run test. Blood samples t…

This trial examines how a single session of aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise, or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) changes levels of irisin, leptin, and ghrelin in sedentary women. Twenty women who do not regularly exercise will complete each exercise type, and research…

This study asks whether short-term mental fatigue and different coaching cues affect vertical jump height. Thirty-two physically active university students will jump after either a 30-minute mentally tiring computer task or a relaxing video, while receiving different focus instru…

This study looks at how well people who have had a stroke can imagine movements (motor imagery) and how that relates to their neglect, arm function, daily activities, and quality of life. Researchers will assess 50 participants using tests and questionnaires. The goal is to bette…

This study looks at how a disrupted body clock (like in night-shift workers) affects gum inflammation. Researchers will measure clock proteins and immune markers in the gum fluid of 116 people with and without gum disease. The goal is to understand the link between sleep-wake cyc…

This study tests whether an online learning method called Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask (WSQA) can improve nursing students' ability to prevent patient falls. Sixty-six nursing students will be randomly assigned to either standard education or the WSQA program, which includes vide…

This study looks at why some people with type 2 diabetes develop painful nerve damage while others do not. Researchers will measure how the central nervous system processes pain in 128 adults aged 18-80 who have had diabetes for at least one year. The goal is to better understand…