Istinye University

This study tests a 4-week rhythm-based exercise program for 42 professional video gamers who have scapular dyskinesis (a shoulder blade movement problem). Participants will do 6 specific exercises on stable and unstable surfaces to improve shoulder control, arm function, and rang…

This study looks at whether an 8-week breathing muscle training program can help people with obstructive sleep apnea think more clearly, improve blood flow to the brain, and support brain repair. Researchers will compare the training to a placebo and usual care in 42 adults aged …

This study tests whether a single session of a mental practice technique called PETTLEP-based Action Observation and Motor Imagery (AOMI) can immediately improve arm movement in stroke survivors. Participants watch and mentally rehearse a reaching task, while a control group does…

This study tests whether a special nerve block called M-TAPA can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic hysterectomy. About 60 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard care or standard care al…

This study tests a simple, drug-free method to reduce pain during IV insertion in people with obesity. Researchers will apply a cold marble stone to the side of the neck for 5 seconds before the IV to stimulate the vagus nerve. 150 adults with a BMI over 30 will be randomly assig…

This study looks at whether adding pain neuroscience education (learning how the brain processes pain) to moderate aerobic exercise (walking) can help adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) feel less pain and have fewer symptoms. About 33 people will be split into three group…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction to low-intensity aerobic exercise helps people with COPD breathe better, reduce inflammation, and improve exercise ability. Thirty-four adults aged 40–80 with stable COPD will be randomly assigned to either standard pulmonary…

This study tests whether a gentle technique called sciatic neural mobilization can immediately improve balance and body awareness in people with low back pain that also radiates into the leg. Fifty-two adults will receive either the real nerve mobilization or a sham version, alon…

This study will test whether playing active video games as part of a pulmonary rehab program can improve breathing and exercise ability in 42 adults with mild-to-moderate interstitial lung disease. Participants will be split into two groups: one doing video game-based exercises a…

This study looks back at medical records of 66 women who had a mastectomy to see which pain relief method worked best: standard pain medication, a nerve block called rhomboid intercostal block (RIB), or a combination of RIB with another nerve block. Researchers will check pain sc…

This study looks at whether teens with scoliosis who also have very flexible joints or unusual foot posture tend to have more severe spine curves. Researchers will measure flexibility with a simple test and check foot shape while standing. The goal is to understand these connecti…

This study watches how the diaphragm moves during and after gallbladder surgery. It aims to see if changes in diaphragm movement are linked to lower oxygen levels after the operation. The study will involve 62 adults having planned gallbladder surgery. No new treatments are teste…

This study looks at how smoking impacts the ability to exercise and feelings of breathlessness and tiredness in young adult smokers aged 18 to 30. Researchers will measure walking distance, sit-stand repetitions, and balance, along with self-reported breathlessness and fatigue. T…

This study checks if a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) is accurate for patients in intensive care who cannot tell doctors they are struggling to breathe. Researchers will compare the scale's scores with carbon dioxide levels measured by a brea…

This study looks at how tilting the body during laparoscopic surgery affects oxygen levels right after the operation. Researchers will compare obese and non-obese patients and also use the STOP-BANG score to check for sleep apnea risk. The goal is to better understand which patie…

This study will check if low bicarbonate levels in the blood can predict when adult ICU patients will have trouble with tube feeding. Researchers will watch 70 patients for 3 days after they start feeding. The goal is to find a simple way to spot feeding problems early.

This study looks at whether Kinesio Taping can immediately improve hand and arm performance in healthy adults. 36 participants will be randomly assigned to get real Kinesio Tape, a fake (sham) tape, or no tape at all. They will then do tests like grip strength and typing to see i…

This study will observe 100 adults having gallbladder surgery to see how their weight, sleep apnea risk, and pain relief method relate to oxygen levels right after surgery. No extra treatments are given—just standard care. The goal is to better understand who might be at risk for…

This study looks at whether a six-week program of neuroscience-based exercises—including balance, core stability, and eye-tracking training—can improve shooting accuracy and muscle control in young archers aged 15 to 18. Twenty-two licensed archers who use classical bows will be …

This study looks at whether professional e-sports players are more physically fit than amateur players. Researchers will measure reaction time, endurance, and grip strength in 40 adults aged 18-30. The goal is to understand how gaming intensity relates to physical health.

This study looks at whether a simple breathing measurement taken before weight-loss surgery can predict if a patient will have low oxygen levels in the first 12 hours after the operation. Researchers will follow 80 adults having bariatric surgery and check their oxygen levels and…

This study watches how different pain relief methods work for people after kidney stone surgery. Doctors choose the pain treatment as usual, and the study just records what happens. The goal is to find which method works best with the least side effects. About 75 adults will take…

This study watches 85 adults having laparoscopic weight-loss surgery to see how carbon dioxide gas used during the procedure changes their blood bicarbonate levels. Researchers want to know if these changes can help predict who can go home early, just 48 hours after surgery. No t…

This study aims to find out how much surgical doctors know about getting patients ready for surgery. Researchers will test their knowledge before and after a training session to see if it improves. The goal is to help hospitals create better training programs and fill a gap in me…

This study will check if ultrasound measurements of the belly muscle thickness can help predict how much opioid pain medicine older patients need after abdominal surgery. Researchers will measure the muscle before surgery and track pain scores and painkiller use for 24 hours afte…

This study watches 90 adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery to see if higher breathing machine pressure during surgery leads to lung complications like low oxygen or needing breathing help afterward. Doctors record ventilator settings but do not change care. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether combining two common blood markers—uric acid/albumin ratio and lactate—can help predict which older sepsis patients will develop kidney injury, need blood pressure support, or die within 28 days. Researchers will follow 80 patients aged 65 and older in…

This study will watch 100 adults after they have a sedated upper GI endoscopy to see how often their oxygen levels drop during recovery. Researchers want to learn how long these drops last and if they cause any problems. The goal is to better understand risks and improve care aft…

This study will check if certain blood cell levels, taken before nose surgery, can help predict how much pain a person feels right after the operation. Researchers will look at the medical records of 110 adults who had nose surgery. The goal is to see if a simple blood test could…

This study observes 110 adult ICU patients with sepsis to see if the amount of oxygen given in the first 24 hours is linked to changes in a blood marker called uric acid/albumin ratio (UAR), which reflects oxidative stress and inflammation. Researchers will measure UAR at admissi…

This study looks at how people with long-term low back pain (lasting 3 months or more) perceive their body, feel their emotions, and stay active. Researchers will ask 130 adults aged 18-65 to fill out questionnaires about these factors. The goal is to better understand the connec…

This study looks at whether a simple bedside test called the ROX index, measured before surgery, can help predict which patients will have low oxygen levels right after ear, nose, or throat surgery. Researchers will observe 80 adults undergoing planned septorhinoplasty or sinus s…

This study observes 90 adults undergoing nose surgery to see if a standard dose of tranexamic acid (a drug to reduce bleeding) affects how often anesthesiologists need to adjust pain medication during the procedure. The goal is to understand if patient weight plays a role in anes…

This study looks at 100 adults having their thyroid gland removed to see how different pain relief methods affect recovery and swallowing pain. Researchers will observe patients under normal care without giving any new treatments. The goal is to learn which approach leads to bett…

This study looks at what makes it easier or harder for Turkish young people (ages 15-24) to be physically active. Researchers will survey 318 healthy volunteers about their activity levels, stress, and daytime sleepiness. The goal is to understand these factors so better programs…