Kocaeli University

This study looked at whether antioxidant supplements can help men with low sperm motility (asthenozoospermia), a common cause of infertility. Thirty men aged 20-40 were randomly given either antioxidants or a placebo for three months. Researchers measured changes in sperm movemen…

This study tested different ways to fix a lip-tie (a tight band of tissue under the upper lip) in 94 adults. It compared using a scalpel, a laser, and adding a special light therapy after surgery to help healing. The main goal was to see which method caused less pain, less troubl…

This study looked at whether doing exercises in virtual reality (VR) can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move better, and improve their quality of life. 36 adults aged 18-65 with frozen shoulder took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder…

This study tested two treatments for jaw pain caused by teeth grinding (bruxism): dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) and a custom mouth splint. Forty adults with jaw pain were followed for 6 months. Researchers measured pain, mouth opening, and quality of life to see w…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 44 first-time moms with babies in the NICU either watched calming VR nature videos before pumping or receive…

This study tested a special play program called TOTEM for children aged 4 to 6 who lived through the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş. The goal was to see if playing in a structured way could help lower their anxiety and improve their overall emotional health. 53 children took part, a…

This study tested whether applying a cold spray before a blood thinner injection (low molecular weight heparin) can reduce pain and bruising in people recovering from orthopedic surgery. 101 adults took part. The goal was to see if this simple, practical method could make injecti…

This study looked at whether listening to music before and after a common heart procedure (coronary angiography) helps patients recover better. 210 adults were split into two groups: one listened to music, the other did not. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, vital signs, comfor…

This study looked at whether massage therapy after open heart surgery can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and lower stress hormone levels. 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and cortisol levels to see if massage …

This study looked at how HIV and its treatment affect the overall well-being, mood, and sexual health of heterosexual men. Researchers compared 99 men living with HIV (who are on effective medication and have undetectable virus levels) to healthy men without HIV. Participants fil…

This study looked at whether a simple eye ultrasound could 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 thi…

This observational study analyzed saliva samples from 21 people: those with oral lichen planus, those with oral leukoplakia, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if protein patterns in saliva differ between these groups. Researchers hope to find biomarkers that could help …

This study looked at 56 people having varicose vein surgery with spinal anesthesia. Researchers tested a new device that gives early warnings if oxygen levels drop too low or get too high. The goal was to see how the level of numbness from the anesthesia relates to the need for e…

This study looked back at data from 197 ICU patients with carbapenem-resistant bloodstream infections to see if a computer model could predict who was at highest risk of dying. The goal was to improve prediction, not to test a new treatment. No direct benefit to participants was …

This study looked at whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flash on and off) during volleyball practice could improve thinking skills in teenage male players. 34 players aged 13-18 took part. Researchers measured visual-spatial perception, attention, and other cognit…