Izmir Democracy University

This study looks at whether adding special brain exercises to online Pilates classes can improve memory, attention, and daily life for women with fibromyalgia. Thirty women aged 18-65 will do Pilates via video calls, with half also doing kinesthetic brain exercises. Researchers w…

This study is creating a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures how urgently people feel they need to use the bathroom and how it affects their daily life. About 130 women with overactive bladder will fill out the new questionnaire along with other surveys to see if it …

This study looks at how strongly a person is addicted to nicotine and how that affects their breathing muscles, physical fitness, thinking skills, pain, sleep, and overall quality of life. Researchers will measure these factors in 212 adults who have smoked regularly for at least…

This study looks at how pain, tiredness, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life are related to injury risk in volleyball players. Researchers will test 28 professional players using movement screens and surveys. The goal is to understand which factors make players more lik…

This study looks at how narrowing of the spine in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis) affects hand strength and coordination. Researchers will measure grip and pinch strength in 180 adults with neck pain who have had an MRI. The goal is to better understand the link between spine…

This study looks at how low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) from smoking or the environment affect pain, senses, anxiety, depression, and overall health. Researchers will measure CO in the breath of 70 healthy adults and test their pain threshold and mood. The goal is to better un…

This study aims to understand fibromyalgia better by comparing symptoms, stress, sleep, eating habits, and gut health between 80 women with fibromyalgia and 80 healthy women. Researchers will use questionnaires and surveys to measure pain, fatigue, mood, and other factors. The go…

This study looks at how premature ventricular complexes (extra heartbeats) affect breathing, muscle strength, physical activity, and quality of life. Researchers will measure lung function and handgrip strength in 52 adults with frequent PVCs. The goal is to better understand the…

This study looks at 66 adults with fibromyalgia to see how being sedentary versus active affects body awareness, breathing muscle strength, fear of movement, pain sensitivity, daily function, and sleep quality. Researchers will compare two groups based on their physical activity …

This study looks at how the degree of spinal narrowing (stenosis) in the neck relates to pain, nerve sensitivity, movement, and quality of life in 88 adults with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, sensation, joint motion, and central sensitization (when the nervous…

This study looks at how lipedema, a condition where fat builds up in the legs, affects knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare 76 women with knee arthritis—some with lipedema and some without—using ultrasound to measure cartilage thickness and questionnaires to assess pain …

This study aims to see if a new test can reliably measure how long hip muscles can work before getting tired. Groin injuries are common in sports like soccer, and muscle fatigue is a key risk factor. Researchers will test 18 professional soccer players using a special endurance e…

This study aims to understand how primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) affects more than just the abdomen. Researchers will compare 70 women with and without period pain on pain sensitivity, joint flexibility, breathing muscle strength, physical activity levels, attitudes towar…

This study looks at how body fat and muscle levels relate to neck pain, posture, and movement in people with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will measure body composition, pain sensitivity, and neck function in 111 adults. The goal is to find risk factors and improve physical…