Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

This study looks at whether kinesio taping can quickly reduce pain, improve how far you can move your shoulder, and lessen fear of movement in people with rotator cuff syndrome. About 52 adults aged 18 to 65 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will take part. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether adding aromatherapy massage with lavender and orange oils to standard physical therapy can help people with long-term low back pain. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting at least 6 months will receive either aromatherapy massage or a placebo ma…

This study looks at a protein called progranulin in the blood of people with ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine) and compares it to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if progranulin levels are linked to disease activity and whether they ch…

This study aims to validate Turkish versions of two short knowledge scales about dementia and urinary incontinence for older adults living in the community. Researchers will enroll 230 people aged 55 and older to test how well the scales work. No treatments or interventions are i…

This study is checking whether a questionnaire called the MAP-Hand scale is a valid and reliable way to measure hand activity in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will enroll 180 adults with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome and compare their scale results to …

This study aims to see if a short, 4-question Turkish version of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale is a reliable and valid tool for measuring pain-related anxiety. Researchers will enroll 350 adults aged 18-65 who have had chronic pain for at least 3 months. Participants will fill o…

This study looks at whether being male or female affects pain, daily function, and movement accuracy in people with subacromial shoulder pain. Researchers will measure pain levels, disability, and how well patients can sense their shoulder position. The goal is to better understa…

This study looks at whether teaching hand hygiene with cognitive behavioral therapy (a method that changes thinking patterns) can improve healthcare workers' awareness of hospital infections. About 140 healthcare workers will take part. The goal is to see if this approach makes t…