Pamukkale University

This trial tests whether clinician-administered manual therapy to the jaw and neck is more effective than a home exercise program for people with myogenic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and chronic neck pain. Participants aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to either six sessi…

This trial compares two physiotherapy approaches for cervicogenic headache, a type of headache originating from the upper neck. Participants will receive either manual therapy (joint mobilization, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy) or a multicomponent exercise program…

This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the leg, called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), can reduce urinary incontinence in men who have had their prostate removed. Participants will receive either active TTNS or a sham (inactive) ver…

This study compares how well women with overweight or obesity stick to a 10-week dance-based exercise program versus a clinical Pilates program. Participants, aged 18-60 with a BMI between 25 and 35, will be randomly assigned to one of the two supervised group programs, held twic…

This study tests whether a home-based balance and strength program called Otago exercises can improve mobility, balance, and quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants do the exercises 5 days a week for 4 weeks, plus walking. The trial measures how quickly they …

This trial investigates whether adding hip strengthening exercises to a standard quadriceps program better preserves knee cartilage thickness and improves symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-six adults with mild-to-moderate knee OA will be randomly assigned to one …

Researchers test a wearable device that vibrates when a woman slouches, aiming to improve posture awareness and reduce back pain. The trial enrolls 90 women aged 18 to 25 who have mild to moderate back pain and low posture awareness. Participants use the device for four weeks whi…

Researchers at Pamukkale University are testing whether rigid tape applied to the upper back can immediately improve posture and balance in office workers who sit at desks for at least six hours a day. Thirty participants will have their head angle, spinal alignment, and standing…

This trial tests whether kinesio taping, a stretchy tape applied to the skin, can reduce pain and muscle stiffness in people with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, a common source of neck and shoulder pain. Forty adults with active trigger points will recei…

This study tests whether adding moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (like treadmill walking) to standard shoulder rehabilitation can reduce shoulder pain and disability in people with type 2 diabetes who also have a common shoulder tendon problem called supraspinatus tendinopathy…

This study tests two 8-week programs in women with overweight or obesity: one focusing on body awareness through yoga, breathing, and relaxation, and the other on mind-based techniques like psychoeducation and cognitive awareness. The goal is to see if these approaches can improv…

This study tests whether adding Kinesio Taping to a standard bowel program can improve bowel function in adults with spinal cord injury. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the bowel program alone or the bowel program plus Kinesio Taping applied to the…

This trial investigates whether adding radial shock wave therapy to standard botulinum toxin injections can further reduce ankle muscle stiffness and improve walking in people who have had a stroke. Participants receive either shock wave therapy plus physical therapy or physical …

This study tests whether adding Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) to standard hand therapy can improve movement and strength after extensor tendon repair. About 36 adults with a specific finger tendon injury will be randomly assigned to get either real tape or a fake tape, …

This study tests whether adding EMG-triggered electrical stimulation to standard physiotherapy can help people regain hand function after median or ulnar nerve repair. The stimulation activates wrist and finger extensor muscles weakened by post-surgery immobilization. Twenty-six …

This study tests whether standing on a whole-body vibration platform while doing hip and knee exercises reduces pain and improves function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (a common cause of front knee pain). Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will be randomly assigned to eith…

Many breast cancer survivors struggle with arm and shoulder problems long after treatment ends. Researchers at Pamukkale University are measuring muscle oxygen levels in the upper arm using a light-based sensor, along with arm strength and daily function, in 80 women who finished…

This study investigates how two types of plyometric training—body-weight jumps versus jumps with a weighted vest—affect athletic performance in young female soccer players. Thirty-six participants will be split into three groups: body-weight plyometrics, loaded plyometrics, or ro…

This study checks whether the King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease Questionnaire (K-BILD) works accurately in Turkish for people whose lung problems stem from rheumatic diseases like arthritis. Researchers will compare the K-BILD results with other health surveys to see if it r…

This study looks at how central sensitization (a heightened pain response) and psychological factors like pain catastrophizing influence recovery in people with chronic shoulder pain. Participants will undergo a standard 6-week physiotherapy program, and researchers will measure …

This study tests a special preparation program for nursing students before they start clinical practice with children. Half of the 50 students will receive the program, while the other half gets standard training. The goal is to see if the program improves readiness, comfort, and…

This study looks at how thumb tendon injuries impact fine motor skills like pinching and gripping. Researchers will measure hand function, strength, and dexterity in 52 adults after surgery. The goal is to better understand recovery and improve future treatment plans.

This observational study looks at how cognitive status (thinking abilities) relates to functional recovery in people over 65 with hand or forearm injuries. Researchers will assess injury severity, cognitive function, upper extremity function, pain, and grip strength 12 weeks afte…

This study aims to find the smallest meaningful change in the push-off test for people recovering from a broken wrist (distal radius fracture). Researchers will measure wrist movement, grip strength, and pain in 109 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to help doctors better underst…