Karadeniz Technical University

This study tested whether interacting with live turtles or watching turtle videos could help adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers wanted to see if this 'pet therapy' could improve long-term blood sugar control and boost people's confidence in managing their medication. They c…

This study tested whether teaching parents about oral health could prevent cavities in young children. Researchers worked with 100 parents of children aged 0-3 years, giving half of them special education about brushing, diet, and dental care. The goal was to see if this parent-f…

This study tested whether a special, multi-step recovery plan could help children feel better and leave the hospital sooner after having their appendix removed. Researchers compared the new plan, which includes steps before, during, and after surgery to manage pain and stress, to…

This study tested whether watching or interacting with parrots could distract people from the pain of getting a blood draw. Researchers compared a live parrot, a robotic parrot, and a picture of a parrot in 240 adults with chronic illnesses. The goal was to find a simple, drug-fr…

This study tested whether a simple combination of activities could help family caregivers feel better. For eight days, one group of caregivers practiced a relaxation exercise and spent time coloring mandala patterns, while another group did not. Researchers measured changes in th…

This study tested whether non-drug therapies could help people on long-term dialysis feel less anxious and tired. Researchers compared the effects of listening to live music or interacting with a robotic parrot during treatment sessions. The goal was to find new ways to support p…

This study tested whether a simple art activity called mandala therapy could help nurses feel better mentally and improve their attitude at work. 90 nurses were split into two groups: one group did the art sessions, while the other continued their normal routine. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether a nerve block could help people recover better after open-heart surgery. Researchers compared a targeted nerve-blocking injection to standard opioid painkillers in 66 patients. They measured pain levels, recovery speed, and other health factors for two d…

This study tested whether spending time with live animals could help reduce pain and anxiety for cancer patients in palliative care during a specific needle procedure. Researchers compared the effects of interacting with parrots, fish, or turtles to a group with no animal interac…

This study tested whether a short counseling program could help first-time pregnant women feel less fearful about childbirth and more confident about having a vaginal delivery. Researchers worked with 40 women, giving half of them 6-8 counseling sessions focused on building on th…

This small study tested whether a diet free of gluten and casein (proteins in wheat and dairy) could improve symptoms in children with autism. Researchers measured changes in gut and brain barrier markers, autism severity scores, and brain activity over 12 weeks. The goal was to …

This study tested whether adding body awareness therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Fifty-one adults with PAD were split into two groups: one received standard exercises, and the other received standard exercises plus body aware…

This study tested whether three common natural drinks—hawthorn vinegar, black mulberry syrup, and green tea—could improve mouth comfort and quality of life for people with diabetes who suffer from oral mucositis (painful mouth sores). It involved 120 adult volunteers with diabete…

This study aimed to understand how common jaw joint problems are among university students. Researchers surveyed 600 students to see if certain oral habits, food choices, or eating behaviors might be linked to jaw pain and dysfunction. The goal was to gather information that coul…

This study aimed to find out if measuring a stroke survivor's arm function soon after their stroke could help predict how well their core trunk muscles would recover later. Researchers followed 55 stroke patients to see if early test results were linked to future trunk control. T…