Inonu University

This study compares two non-drug methods—a small plastic device called ShotBlocker and a gentle skin-tapping technique called Helfer—to see if they can reduce pain and fear during hormone injections in breast cancer patients. About 99 women will be randomly assigned to one of the…

This study tests whether four weekly motivational interviewing sessions can reduce false beliefs about menopause and help women grow from the experience. About 96 postmenopausal women will be randomly assigned to either the talking therapy or usual care. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests a new approach for frozen shoulder: exercising the unaffected arm to indirectly help the stiff, painful one. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of life in 38 adults aged 18-65. If effective, this cross-training method could offer a gentler rehab…

This study looks at whether taking L-tyrosine and caffeine, alone or together, can help elite boxers think faster and perform better. Eighteen male boxers will try each supplement in random order, with a break between sessions. The goal is to see if these common supplements impro…

This study looks at whether virtual art therapy can help patients in the coronary intensive care unit (ICU) feel less angry, anxious, and confused. Researchers will work with 62 adults to see if this technology-based activity improves vital signs and supports mental and spiritual…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep in menopausal women. 90 women aged 45-60 with hot flashes and poor sleep will either join the program or receive no treatment. The program includes breathing exercises, body scans, and…

This study tests two simple, non-drug methods—cold spray and a vibrating Buzzy device—to reduce pain and fear during penicillin injections. About 90 adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups to see which approach works best. The goal is to improve patient comfort us…

This study looks at whether mindfulness-based self-compassion training 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 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 be randomly assigned to receive education or not. Researchers will me…

This study looks at two different exercise programs for people over 65: dual-task training (doing a physical and mental task at the same time) and action observation therapy (watching and then copying movements). The goal is to see which one better improves balance, walking, thin…

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (VR) to imagine movements, combined with standard exercise, can help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain, sleep better, and have a better quality of life. About 28 adults aged 18 to 60 with fibromyalgia will take part. The goa…

This study tests whether a midwife-led digital follow-up program can reduce postpartum depression and improve breastfeeding confidence and social support in women who had a C-section. About 104 women will be split into two groups: one gets routine care, the other gets face-to-fac…

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 stroke survivors using tests for motor skills, neglect, and image…

This study looks at whether following a gluten-free diet helps teenagers with celiac disease do better on tasks that involve thinking and moving at the same time. Researchers will compare teens who stick to the diet, those who don't, and healthy teens. The goal is to understand h…

This study looks at whether an online learning method called Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask (WSQA) can help nursing students better prevent patient falls. Sixty-six nursing students will be split into two groups: one gets standard safety training, the other gets the same training p…

This study looks at why some people with type 2 diabetes feel nerve pain while others do not. Researchers will measure pain responses in 128 adults aged 18 to 80 who have had diabetes for at least one year. The goal is to better understand central sensitization—a condition where …

This study looks at how having a disrupted sleep schedule, like working night shifts, might affect gum health. Researchers will measure specific clock proteins and immune markers in the gum fluid of 116 people, comparing those with normal sleep to those with disrupted sleep, and …

This study looks at anxiety levels in 100 healthy people donating part of their liver. Researchers will measure worry before and after surgery using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to understand how anxiety affects recovery and find ways to better support donors.