Ondokuz Mayis University

This study tests if a special nerve block (SPSIP block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after open-heart surgery. About 50 adults having planned heart surgery will receive either the block plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure pai…

This study compares three different methods to help people feel better after spine surgery. It focuses on reducing nausea and thirst while increasing comfort. Researchers will enroll 128 adults who had lumbar disc surgery under general anesthesia. The goal is to find which method…

This study tests if applying cold therapy inside the mouth (intraoral cryotherapy) helps make dental numbing more effective for people with a painful tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. About 98 adults with severe tooth pain will receive standard numbing injections plus…

This study tests whether a simple exercise program called Radio Taiso, delivered through WhatsApp, can help adults aged 60 and older build a regular exercise habit. Researchers will track how often participants exercise, their physical abilities, and their overall well-being. The…

This study looks at whether Reiki, a gentle energy-based therapy, can help people feel less pain and move better after total knee replacement. About 90 adults having planned knee surgery will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus Reiki, the other gets standard car…

This study tests two different pain-relief methods for people having chest surgery with a camera. One method is a nerve block injection near the ribs, and the other is a spinal injection of morphine. The goal is to see which approach reduces the need for strong painkillers and im…

This study looks at whether practicing with realistic scenarios (simulation) helps midwifery students learn better, feel more confident, and be more satisfied when managing eclampsia—a serious condition causing seizures during labor. About 90 students who are taking an Obstetric …

This study looks at how fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, might link pain intensity to disability in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, fear, disability, and activity levels in 250 adults who have had neck pain for at least three months. The goal …

This study tests whether doing breathing muscle training in the water helps young swimmers more than doing it on land. Thirty competitive swimmers aged 13–18 will be split into three groups and train for four weeks. Researchers will measure lung function, swim times, and stroke e…

This study looks at two different methods to re-inflate the lungs after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. About 52 adults having planned heart surgery will be randomly assigned to one of two lung re-inflation techniques. The goal is to see which method is better for h…

This study looks at whether warming up the breathing muscles can help combat athletes perform better. Twenty young kickboxers and Muay Thai fighters (ages 15-22) will try a special breathing warm-up, a fake version, or a regular warm-up. Researchers will measure their lung functi…

This study looks at how common sound sensitivity conditions (hyperacusis and misophonia) are among teachers and whether they add to job stress. About 500 teachers aged 22-45 with no hearing loss or chronic illness will fill out surveys. The goal is to understand these challenges …

This study aims to find out how many high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey, experience misophonia—a condition where certain sounds trigger strong negative emotions. Researchers will survey 600 students using a standard questionnaire to measure symptom frequency and s…

This study follows 142 adults having lung cancer surgery to see if measuring nutrition and muscle loss can predict complications like infections or long hospital stays. Participants get blood tests, CT scans, and ultrasound before surgery. The goal is to create a risk score to he…