Inonu University

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 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 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 will test whether adding cognitive tasks to exercise (dual-task training) or watching and imitating movements (action observation therapy) can improve balance, walking, and thinking in people over 65. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups and do exerci…

This study looks at whether using a cold spray or a Buzzy device (which vibrates and cools the skin) can reduce pain and fear during penicillin injections. Ninety adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or standard care. Their pain and f…

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 a new approach for frozen shoulder: instead of exercising the painful shoulder, participants will do resistance exercises with their healthy arm. Researchers want to see if this 'cross training' can improve strength, movement, and daily function in the affected s…

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 a midwife-led digital follow-up program can reduce postpartum depression and improve breastfeeding success in women who had a C-section. About 104 women will either get the digital program or standard care. The goal is to see if extra support through phon…

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 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 observational study will compare teens with celiac disease who follow a gluten-free diet strictly versus those who don't, along with healthy peers. Researchers will test walking while doing mental tasks, memory, attention, muscle strength, quality of life, and fatigue. The g…

This study looks at whether an online learning method called Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask (WSQA) helps nursing students learn how to prevent patient falls. About 66 fourth-year nursing students will take part. Half will get the WSQA training on top of regular lessons, and the oth…

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 four weekly motivational interviewing sessions can help postmenopausal women let go of common myths about menopause and find personal growth in the experience. About 96 women who had their last period 12 to 36 months ago will be randomly assigned to eithe…

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 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…