Inonu University

This study looked at whether two forms of platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF and C-PRF) can help thicken thin gums in 30 healthy adults undergoing a specific gum surgery technique. The researchers measured changes in gum thickness and the width of attached gum tissue using both manual a…

This study tested if wrestling shoes with built-in arch support could prevent flat feet in 88 adolescent male wrestlers over three years. Half wore the special shoes, half wore regular ones. The results showed that the arch-support shoes helped preserve normal foot structure duri…

This study tested whether a hand massage technique called Su-Jok can reduce low back pain and improve comfort in pregnant women. Researchers enrolled 74 pregnant women with back pain and applied the massage. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could help manage …

This study looked at whether basic body awareness therapy—a series of gentle exercises—can improve core muscle endurance, posture, balance, quality of life, and body awareness in people who survived the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. Thirty survivors aged 18-45 took part. H…

This study tested haptonomy—a gentle touch practice with music—in 126 pregnant women who had previously lost a baby. Women in the haptonomy group had five sessions over several weeks. Researchers measured their risk perception, distress, and bonding with the baby. The goal was to…

This study tested whether listening to Turkish classical music or doing a simple breathing exercise (4-7-8 technique) could reduce anxiety in 97 first-year nursing students during IV drug administration training. Students were split into three groups: music, breathing, or no inte…

This study tested whether teaching women in menopause about good sleep habits (sleep hygiene) could improve their sleep quality and reduce menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Seventy women who had not had a period for at least a year and were not using sleeping …

This study looked at whether asking first-time mothers to create a birth story while in the labor room could reduce their fear of childbirth and increase their comfort. 58 women with low-risk pregnancies who planned a vaginal birth took part. The goal was to see if this simple ac…

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

This study tested an 8-week program combining cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people with obesity reduce emotional eating and build mental resilience. Researchers randomly assigned 81 participants to either the program or no treatment, measuring…

This completed early-phase trial tested whether giving ibuprofen before dental treatment reduces pain and stress in children with reversible pulpitis (a type of tooth inflammation). 46 children received ibuprofen 40 minutes before the procedure. The study measured pain during and…

This study tested a modified training program that combines watching movements, imagining movements, and doing 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 could i…

This study tested a 10-week adapted physical education program for 46 adolescents with mild intellectual disability. The program included exercises to improve upper-body strength, lower-body strength, and core endurance. Researchers measured changes in push-ups, standing long jum…

This study tested whether adding a specific exercise routine to shock wave therapy helps people with tennis elbow feel better. Forty adults aged 39-65 with elbow pain lasting over 8 weeks were split into three groups: shock wave therapy alone, shock wave plus eccentric exercises,…

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 of giving birth participated. Researchers measured pain with a visual scale and anxiety w…

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 specific hand massage method called Su-jok to see if …

This study tested two materials—concentrated growth factor and collagen fleece—to see if they help the roof of the mouth heal better after gum graft surgery. 38 healthy adults took part, and the materials were placed on the wound and covered with a dressing. The goal was to reduc…

This study tested a relaxation technique called guided imagery to help pregnant women manage nausea and vomiting. 106 women in their first trimester either received four sessions of guided imagery plus home practice or standard care. Results suggest the technique may reduce sympt…

This study looked at whether an 8-week mindfulness program could improve attention in 18 preschool children aged 60-72 months. Half the children took part in activities like breath awareness and gratitude exercises, while the other half did not. Their attention was measured befor…

This study tested whether inhaling thyme oil can improve asthma control and breathing in people with asthma. 156 adults took part, using either a thyme oil inhaler, a placebo (empty) inhaler, or no treatment for four days. Researchers measured symptoms like coughing and wheezing,…

This study tested whether a home-based program combining motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) and action observation (watching videos of movements) could help people with multiple sclerosis improve balance, walking, and fatigue. Twenty-nine adults with MS participated in…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, could help pregnant women feel less anxious and fearful before a planned cesarean section. 53 women participated, and researchers measured their anxiety, surgical fear, and traumatic birth p…

This study tested whether applying olive oil to the skin can reduce itching in people undergoing hemodialysis. Sixty-eight patients were split into two groups: one applied olive oil to itchy areas three times a week for two weeks, while the other received no treatment. Itching se…

This completed study tested whether using ultrasound to measure blood flow changes in the carotid artery during liver transplant surgery can help doctors assess a patient's fluid status. 42 adults scheduled for elective liver transplant took part. The goal was to see if this non-…

This study compared doing one set versus multiple sets of resistance exercises in 34 sedentary men aged 18-40. Participants were randomly assigned to a single-set group, a multiple-set group, or a no-exercise control group. Researchers measured changes in muscle strength, size, a…

This study looked at how well sports massage, static stretching, and passive rest help adolescent judokas recover after training. Thirteen male athletes aged 10-13 took part, and researchers measured things like heart rate, blood lactate, and jump height. They also checked if rec…

This study tested whether a microteaching approach improves nursing students' urinary catheterization skills and satisfaction compared to standard training. Sixty nursing students were randomly assigned to either microteaching or usual instruction. Researchers measured skill leve…

This study compared two devices used to check vocal cord movement after thyroid surgery: a video laryngoscope (C-MAC D-Blade) and a standard direct laryngoscope (Macintosh). 102 patients were randomly assigned to one device during intubation and postoperative assessment. The goal…

This study compared three devices used to place a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) in 252 patients with normal airways undergoing lung surgery. The devices were the C-MAC D-Blade, the C-MAC Macintosh blade, and a standard direct laryngoscope. Researchers measured how lo…

This study looked at how nomophobia (fear of being without your smartphone) affects physical and mental tiredness after a standard exercise. 90 young adults did a plank test and had their muscle properties measured. The goal was to see if people with higher nomophobia get fatigue…

This study tested a non-invasive light-based technique called near-infrared spectroscopy to measure oxygen levels in the kidneys during liver transplant surgery. Researchers monitored 41 patients to see if this method could provide real-time information about kidney function. The…

This study looked at whether a mental strategy called Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII) can boost university students' confidence in tennis training, and if adding WhatsApp reminders makes it work better. Twenty-two students were split into two groups: one …

This study looked at whether a four-week program of gentle mobilization exercises could improve balance and postural control in orchestra musicians. Twenty-three musicians participated, doing exercises like cat-camel stretches and foam rolling either once or twice a week. The goa…

This study looked at how posture habits and awareness relate 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 understand th…

This completed study from Inonu University looked at 60 healthy adults with similar sleep patterns to see if gum inflammation (gingivitis or periodontitis) changes how the body's internal clock works in gum tissue. Researchers collected small gum samples during dental procedures …

This study tested two simple, drug-free interventions for premature babies on breathing machines: feeding them breast milk at times that match the mother's body clock, and exposing them to the mother's scent while giving the mother the baby's scent. Researchers tracked how quickl…

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 basketball players, ages 18-19, took part. Half did the extra sprint drills for six weeks, while the other half s…

This study tested a new system that uses cameras and artificial intelligence to predict fall risk in hospital patients. 177 adults walked in a corridor while a camera and a phone accelerometer recorded their movements. The system analyzed their gait to estimate fall risk, aiming …

This study tested whether video-based education helps liver transplant patients adapt to their disease and use medications correctly. 90 adult patients were split into three groups: two received different video trainings, and one got standard care. Researchers measured adaptation…

This study examined how conditions like diabetes, smoking, heart disease, and osteoporosis affect the health of dental implants. Researchers looked at 93 people with 314 implants that had been in place for at least three years. They found that these systemic factors can influence…

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. They did sprint tests, jump tes…

This study looked at how a single family care education session affects parents and their at-risk newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit. 34 parent-baby pairs took part. Researchers measured parental depression, anxiety, care involvement, and baby pain at 10 days and at dis…

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

This study looked at whether a role-playing training program could help midwifery students better recognize obstetric violence—mistreatment during childbirth—and improve their caring behaviors. 126 final-year students from two universities took part; half received the training an…

This study looked at whether face-to-face or online training could improve women's knowledge, attitudes, and shyness about cancer screening. 68 women aged 50-65 who were literate and had a smartphone took part. Researchers measured changes using questionnaires before and after th…

This study tested whether an 11-week program of WhatsApp messages and counseling could help new mothers feel more confident about breastfeeding, happier with their bodies, and adopt healthier lifestyles. 86 women in Turkey took part, with half receiving the WhatsApp support and h…

This study looked at whether a short, low-intensity core warm-up could improve football skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in 24 male youth players aged 15-16. Each player tried both a standard warm-up and a core-focused warm-up in one session. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested a web-based sexual education and counseling program for high school students aged 14-18. The goal was to see if the online program could improve teens' attitudes toward sexual education and increase their sexual health knowledge. The study involved 216 adolescen…

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. Researchers measured core endurance with timed holds, explosive power with a backward overhead throw, an…

This study looked at whether stress plays a role in gum disease around dental implants. Researchers measured stress hormones and anxiety levels in 62 adults with healthy implants, mild gum inflammation, or more serious implant-related gum disease. The goal was to understand how s…