Marmara University

This study looks at whether adding hyaluronic acid gel to standard deep-cleaning treatment helps gums heal better in smokers with advanced gum disease. Researchers will compare gum pockets treated with the gel plus cleaning versus cleaning alone in 23 participants. They will meas…

This study tests whether a special nerve block (called PENG) added to standard physical therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. About 15 adults with stroke-related shoulder pain will receive the block or a placebo. The goal is to see…

This study tests two types of exercise programs for people with Parkinson's disease: one that focuses on balance exercises (vestibular rehab) and another that combines thinking and movement tasks (dual-task training). The goal is to see which better improves memory, attention, wa…

This study looks at children aged 7 to 12 with a tooth condition called MIH, which can make chewing uncomfortable and uneven. Researchers will measure how well kids chew before and after getting a special filling. The goal is to see if treatment helps restore balanced chewing and…

This study looks at whether adding a hands-on diaphragm stretching technique to the standard Schroth exercise program can improve breathing, posture, and quality of life in teens with scoliosis. About 42 adolescents aged 10–18 will be randomly assigned to either Schroth exercises…

This study tests two types of nerve blocks for shoulder surgery to see which one is less likely to temporarily paralyze the diaphragm, the main muscle used for breathing. About 70 adults having elective shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard inter…

This study looks at whether a 12-week online facial yoga program can help menopausal women feel less stressed, think more clearly, and lower a stress hormone called cortisol. One hundred women aged 45-65 will be split into two groups: one does facial yoga twice a week, and the ot…

This study compares two types of radiofrequency ablation (a procedure that uses heat to block pain signals) for people with long-lasting tailbone pain. About 50 adults who have not gotten enough relief from other treatments will be randomly assigned to receive either a single or …

This study looks at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate continuous exercise works better for women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. About 69 women will do one of three programs—HIIT, moderate walking, or home walking—alon…

This study looks at whether special breathing exercises can make the diaphragm and chest muscles thicker in people who have had a stroke. About 35 adults aged 18–65 will do the exercises for 4 weeks, with check-ups at 2, 4, and 8 weeks. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure …

This study is testing a one-day online group workshop based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help women with postpartum depression in Turkey. About 60 new mothers will be randomly assigned to either attend the workshop or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the work…

This study looks at whether a 10-week program of breathing and muscle relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality and psychological well-being in university athletes. About 60 male American football players will take part. One group will learn the relaxation techniques, while …

This study will test a new augmented reality-based mirror therapy system (MirrARm) to help stroke patients recover arm movement and daily function. Thirty adults who had a first stroke 3 to 12 months ago will use the system or standard mirror therapy three times a week for eight …

This study tests whether a gamified healthy lifestyle training program helps women undergoing fertility treatments like IVF feel more confident and adopt healthier habits. About 105 women will be split into three groups: one gets the game-like program plus a booklet, another gets…

This study looks at whether a special training program can help women with visual impairments get screened for breast and cervical cancer. About 74 women over age 40 will take part. They will learn about cancer risks and how to book a screening appointment. The goal is to see if …

This study will compare three ways to bathe healthy newborns—immersion, swaddled, and sponge bathing—to see how each affects body temperature, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. About 107 full-term babies will take part. The goal is to find the safest bathing method to pre…

This study looks at men aged 40 and older who have trouble urinating. Researchers want to find out which symptoms or test results make them think about having surgery. They will ask about symptom severity, quality of life, and measure urine flow. The goal is to help doctors bette…

This study looks at how gaps between baby teeth and differences in tooth size affect how adults judge a child's smile. Researchers will take photos of children's smiles and digitally change them to create different spacing and tooth size scenarios. Then, dental students and paren…

This study looks at whether telehealth counseling can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and have fewer symptoms of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or extra support through video or phone calls. Researchers will…

This study aims to see which teaching method works better for nursing students learning how to insert a urinary catheter in male patients. About 102 students will be split into two groups: one using a wearable model for realistic practice, and the other using standard training to…

This study will check if a measure called the Qmax/eGFR ratio—combining urine flow speed and kidney function—can help predict how severe urinary symptoms are in men over 40. About 100 men with urinary problems will take a urine flow test, a blood test, and fill out a symptom ques…

This study follows 120 adults with sciatica from a herniated disc who receive a steroid injection in the spine. Researchers will track how quickly pain changes in the first few weeks and see if that pattern predicts whether pain is cut in half at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to be…

This study will check how well common imaging methods like X-rays and MRIs can spot extra or fused bones in the spine (transitional vertebrae) and correctly identify the disc that is causing pain. Researchers will compare routine scans to a full-spine MRI to see which approach is…