University Of Gaziantep

This study tested whether a medicine called N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) could help people with severe COVID-19 lung failure (ARDS) in the ICU. 59 adults received either NAC or a placebo through a vein. Researchers measured changes in inflammation and blood clotting markers, as well as…

This study tested whether using a laser on the gums before placing a fixed dental bridge helps them heal better and with less pain. Forty-five adults who needed a single tooth replaced took part. The results compared laser treatment to a placebo, looking at healing scores, wound …

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve thinking and the ability to walk while doing another task in people with Parkinson's disease. 41 participants received either real or fake…

This study looked at whether listening to music can help reduce pain and anxiety in people who just had coronary artery bypass surgery. Sixty adults who were having the surgery took part. The goal was to see if music therapy, a non-drug method, could improve their recovery experi…

This study looked at whether a special nerve block called PENG can help people who have partial hip replacement surgery feel less pain and need fewer painkillers. 48 adults having this surgery were split into two groups: one got the nerve block, the other did not. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether online video conversations with a counselor could increase the desire to quit smoking in people with lung cancer. 42 patients who smoked took part. The approach used motivational interviewing, a supportive style of conversation, to strengthen their inten…

This study tested the Buteyko breathing technique in 90 adults with asthma. Participants were split into two groups: one learned the breathing method, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, exercise ability, and asthma control. The goal was to see if this bre…

This study tested a new type of nerve block (SPSIPB) to control pain after chest surgery. Sixty adults having video-assisted chest surgery were split into two groups: one got the nerve block, the other got morphine injections. The goal was to see if the block could reduce pain an…

This study tested whether a numbing injection (nerve block) in the neck before thyroid surgery could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. Forty adults having thyroid surgery were split into two groups: one got the nerve block plus general anesthesia, the other got onl…

This study looked at whether guided mandala coloring can help cancer patients feel less nausea, vomiting, and fatigue during chemotherapy, and improve their overall mood. 85 adult cancer patients receiving chemo took part. Researchers compared those who colored mandalas with a co…

This study tested whether a simple meditation technique, called visualized meditation, could help people feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first colonoscopy. 72 adults were guided through calming mental images before and during the procedure. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether doing a few heavy squats before a workout helps strength-trained men do more reps and lift more total weight. Nine healthy men aged 18-30 completed two different warm-up routines on separate days. The results could help athletes and trainers design be…

This study looked at 80 adults having leg surgery to see if a simple, non-invasive measure called the perfusion index (PI) can quickly tell if a nerve block is working. Currently, doctors rely on patients to say when they lose feeling, which can be slow and subjective. The resear…

This study looked at 113 COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) to see if a computer model could predict how long they would need a breathing machine and whether they would survive. Researchers used an artificial neural network, a type of AI, to analyze patient data l…

This study looked at two different ways of using a breathing machine during laparoscopic kidney surgery. The goal was to see which method is gentler on the heart. Thirty adults having surgery took part, and their heart function was closely monitored.

This study looked at whether a special breathing exercise (diaphragm-focused inspiratory muscle training) could improve lung function, attention, anxiety, and motivation in healthy female athletes. 28 women who had been active in sports for at least 5 years took part. Some did th…

This study tested whether using VR goggles helps midwifery students learn basic clinical skills better than traditional training. 128 students were split into two groups: one used VR, the other used standard methods. Researchers measured skill performance and confidence to see if…

This study tested a training program for intensive care nurses to improve their knowledge and care for medical device-related pressure injuries (sores caused by devices like tubes or masks). Thirty nurses completed the program, and their knowledge was measured before, right after…

This study looked at whether a short educational program (psychoeducation) could help people with substance use disorder who are on probation. 60 participants took part. The goal was to see if learning about addiction could lower their cravings and increase their psychological re…

This study tested whether using the 'teach-back' method—where patients repeat instructions in their own words—helps people better understand their care after lower leg surgery. 64 adults were split into two groups: one received standard discharge education, the other received tea…

This study looked at how caffeine from capsules, chewing gum, or mouth rinse affects exercise performance in 14 healthy male recreational athletes aged 18-25. Each participant tried all three forms in random order to measure their aerobic (endurance) and anaerobic (short burst) p…