Uskudar University

This study tests whether an 8-week pelvic floor exercise program can improve erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in men aged 25-45. Half of the 50 participants will do the exercises three times a week, while the other half receives standard medical care. Researchers wi…

This study compares reformer Pilates exercises to conventional physiotherapy for people with non-specific chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and quality of life in 36 adults over a short period. The goal is to see which approach provides better reli…

This study looks at whether teaching female dairy farmers better work habits (ergonomics) and adding a structured exercise program can ease muscle and joint pain caused by their work. About 60 women who have been farming for at least 5 years will take part. Researchers will measu…

This study is testing whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy can help men with stable Peyronie's disease. The treatment uses sound waves applied to the penis to target scar tissue. Researchers will measure changes in erectile function and quality of life in 50 participants over…

This study tests whether adding proprioceptive exercises (movements that improve body awareness) to standard balance training helps people who had ACL surgery. Fifty participants, 2 weeks after surgery, will be split into two groups: one gets only balance exercises, the other get…

This study tests whether combining exercise with ergonomics training can ease musculoskeletal pain in pastry chefs. Sixty chefs with at least five years of experience will be randomly assigned to receive either ergonomics training alone or ergonomics plus a tailored exercise prog…

This study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…

This study tests whether functional rotational exercises can lower fall risk and improve mobility and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will enroll 50 adults aged 50-70 with mild to moderate Parkinson's. Participants will perform rotational exercises, and th…

This study tests whether listening to nature sounds while watching a virtual reality forest can lower pain and improve comfort during chest tube removal. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either use a VR headset with nature sounds or receive standard care. Researchers wil…

This study tests if progressive resistance exercise can improve arm swelling and function in people who developed lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Fifty adults aged 18-60 who are at least 3 months past surgery will be enrolled. Participants will do supervised exercises a…

This study tests whether a technique called flossing (using a stretchy band around the shoulder) can reduce pain, improve movement, and help sleep in people who have had a stroke and have shoulder pain. About 40 adults aged 30-55 who are at least 6 months post-stroke will take pa…

This study tests whether a special breathing exercise program can help people with substance use disorder. Researchers want to see if it improves lung function, reduces shortness of breath, lessens cravings, and boosts mood and quality of life. About 34 adults receiving inpatient…

This study looks at whether adding simple exercises to ergonomics training can improve sleep, reduce burnout, and ease muscle pain in construction workers. About 52 men aged 25 to 55 who have had back, knee, neck, wrist, or shoulder pain for at least 3 months will take part. Part…

This study tests a hands-on therapy called Muscle Energy Technique for people with non-specific neck pain. About 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with neck pain for at least 4 weeks will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure how much neck disability and movement improve. The goa…

This study tests whether a special posture training program can help butchers with neck and upper back pain. Researchers will enroll 50 butchers in Istanbul who have worked in the trade for at least 5 years. The program focuses on improving muscle control and posture. The goal is…

This study tests whether a painless light therapy applied to the head (transcranial photobiomodulation) can improve memory and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will receive either active or inactive light therapy during eight cognitive …

This study looks at how sleep quality is linked to cognitive functions like attention, memory, and problem-solving in 75 healthy adults aged 18-35. Participants will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete thinking tests. The goal is to better understand the connection …

This study looks at how gum disease and smoking influence certain immune-related proteins (inflammasomes) in saliva. Researchers will collect saliva and perform dental exams on 116 adults with healthy gums or gum disease, including smokers and non-smokers. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at 150 adults with muscle or joint pain to see if a questionnaire called PainDETECT can help tell when nerve pain is involved. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with where the pain is and the official diagnosis. No treatments are given—this is pu…

This study looks at whether sleep quality is linked to gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers will measure sleep quality, fatigue, and certain substances in saliva from 48 healthy adults with or without gum disease. The goal is to better understand how oral health and sleep are…

This study looks at whether men and women with scoliosis feel pain differently when pressure is applied to their spine using a foam roller. Researchers will ask 50 participants to fill out a survey about their daily function and pain. The goal is to better understand pain percept…