Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

This study tests whether adding aromatherapy massage using lavender and orange oil to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting at least 6 months will take part. The goal…

This study looks at whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with rotator cuff injuries feel less pain and use their shoulder better. About 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will take part. They will either …

This study tests whether adding exercise plans created by AI chatbots (ChatGPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, or DeepSeek V3.1) to standard physical therapy can improve pain, movement, and quality of life in people with degenerative knee disease. About 80 adults aged 40-65 will receive 8 wee…

This study looks at whether kinesio taping can quickly reduce pain, improve shoulder movement, and lessen fear of moving in people with rotator cuff syndrome. About 52 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will receive the tape and be tested right away. The goal is to s…

This study aims to see if a short, 4-question survey about pain-related anxiety works well in Turkish. Researchers will ask 350 adults with chronic pain to fill out this and other questionnaires. The goal is to make sure the Turkish version is reliable and valid for future use.

This study checks if a translated questionnaire accurately measures knowledge about dementia and urinary incontinence in Turkish older adults. About 230 people aged 55 and older who can read and write will take the survey. The goal is to make sure the questions work well in Turki…

This study looks at whether teaching hand hygiene with cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy that changes thinking patterns) can improve healthcare workers' awareness and beliefs about hospital infections. About 140 healthcare workers will take part. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether being male or female changes pain, movement, and daily function in people with subacromial shoulder pain. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and joint position sense in 65 adults. The goal is to understand gender differences to improve future t…

This study checks if a new questionnaire called MAP-Hand is a reliable way to measure hand activity in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will enroll 180 adults with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will fill out the MAP-Hand scale and have their…