Kocaeli University

This completed trial tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) can reduce pain during episiotomy repair after vaginal birth. 80 women were randomly assigned to receive either reflexology plus standard local anesthesia or standard care alone. Pain was measured using a vi…

This study tested whether doing exercises through virtual reality (VR) games can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move their shoulder better, and improve their quality of life. A total of 36 adults aged 18 to 65 with frozen shoulder took part…

This study tested whether listening to calming classical music during urodynamic testing—an invasive procedure that checks how well the bladder works—can reduce pain and embarrassment. 90 adults scheduled for the test were randomly assigned to listen to music or not. Researchers …

This study looked at two treatments for jaw pain caused by teeth grinding (bruxism): dry needling (using thin needles on trigger points) and a stabilization splint (a custom mouthguard). Forty adults with jaw muscle pain were followed for six months. Researchers measured pain lev…

This study tested a play-based program called TOTEM for 4-6 year old children who survived the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. 53 children took part in 8 play sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers measured their anxiety, sleep, and overall emotional well-being before and after …

This study tested whether a soft rehabilitation glove, used alongside standard physical and occupational therapy, could improve hand movement and daily activities in people who had a stroke at least three months earlier. Thirty-four participants used the glove for 20-minute sessi…

This study tested whether watching calming virtual reality nature videos while listening to music helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 44 first-time moms with babies in the NICU participated. The VR group used a h…

This study tested whether back massage given three times on the first day after open heart surgery could help patients with pain, sleep quality, and stress (measured by cortisol levels). 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Researchers compared those who recei…

This study tested whether injecting lidocaine, a numbing medicine, at two different strengths (0.5% vs 1%) could reduce pain from the head holder used during brain surgery. 75 patients were split into two groups and received the injection before surgery. Researchers then compared…

This study looked at 94 adults who had surgery for a tight upper-lip band (lip-tie). It compared using a scalpel versus a laser, and whether adding a special light therapy helped. The researchers measured pain, trouble speaking, chewing, painkiller use, and quality of life after …

This study tested whether a 30-minute warm foot bath after a colonoscopy can help reduce pain and bloating and help people pass gas sooner. 90 adults were randomly assigned to either get the foot bath or standard care. Researchers measured pain and bloating right after the proced…

This study looked at whether doing a mandala coloring activity could lower stress and fear of childbirth in women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancies. 149 pregnant women took part. The researchers measured their anxiety, stress, and fear levels before and after the activity.

This study tested whether giving women a mirror to watch their baby's birth during the pushing stage would shorten labor or improve their experience. 122 healthy women with full-term pregnancies took part. One group used a mirror while pushing, and the other received standard car…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (ESP and RIB) to see which one provides better pain relief after breast surgery. 84 patients received one of the blocks, and researchers measured how much morphine they needed and their pain scores. The goal was to find a more effecti…

This study tested whether spraying a cold mist on the skin before a blood-thinner injection can lessen pain and bruising. About 100 adults who had orthopedic surgery and needed daily heparin shots took part. Researchers measured pain levels and bruise size to see if the cold spra…

This study tested two simple distraction methods—blowing bubbles and a mental game with praise—to help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a blood draw. 207 children took part, and their pain and fear levels were measured before and after the procedure.…

This study looked at whether listening to music before and after a heart procedure called coronary angiography helps patients recover better. 210 adults took part, with half listening to music and half receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, vital signs, comf…

This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses during practice could improve cognitive skills in 34 adolescent male volleyball players. For eight weeks, the players wore the glasses for 10 minutes a day, two days a week, while training. Researchers measured changes in vis…

This study looked at two ways of teaching new mothers how to comfort their babies during heel prick blood tests. One group got verbal instructions plus a brochure, the other got verbal instructions plus an AI-supported video. Researchers measured mothers' anxiety, how well they u…

This completed trial with 68 patients compared two ways of using a breathing machine during microscopic throat surgery. One method uses a steady flow of air in and out, while the other uses a set volume of air. The goal was to see if the steady-flow method could work with lower p…

This study looked at 56 patients with varicose veins who had spinal anesthesia. Researchers used a special monitor to track oxygen levels and see if they needed extra oxygen. The goal was to find better ways to prevent dangerously low or high oxygen during surgery.

This study looked at 197 ICU patients with bloodstream infections caused by bacteria resistant to strong antibiotics. Researchers used a computer model to see if they could predict which patients were at higher risk of dying. The goal was to learn from past patient data, not to t…

This study looked at 99 heterosexual men with HIV who are on effective antiretroviral therapy and have undetectable virus levels, comparing them to healthy men without HIV. Participants filled out questionnaires about their quality of life, depression symptoms, and sexual functio…

This study looked at 30 men with low sperm motility (asthenozoospermia), a common cause of male infertility. Researchers gave some men antioxidant supplements and others a placebo for three months to see if the supplements improved sperm movement and changed the proteins in their…

This study tested a 10-week group education program for parents of autistic preschoolers in Türkiye. The program taught naturalistic teaching strategies to help parents support their child's development. Researchers measured changes in parents' confidence and tracked how many fam…

This study looked at saliva from 21 people: some with oral lichen planus, some with oral leukoplakia, and some healthy. The goal was to see if proteins in saliva are different between these groups. Researchers hope these protein differences could one day help doctors tell these t…

This study looked at whether a simple eye ultrasound can detect changes in brain pressure during laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. 55 adults having laparoscopic surgery had their optic nerve sheath diameter measured with ultrasound during the procedure. The goal was to see if this …