Clinical Research Directory

IASTM Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Subacromial Impingement

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS).

The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on the Perception of Labor Pain in Nulliparous Pregnant Women

To evaluate the effect of reflexology massage, which is a non-pharmacological tool based on the effect of reflexology massage applied to the foot, on the perception of labor pain, on the perception of labor pain.

Manual Therapy Techniques for Cervical Pain: Algometric Evaluation

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual therapy techniques in the treatment of cervical pain related to the upper trapezius muscle. The intervention will compare the effects of superficial massage, deep massage, and pressure release technique on pain intensity, assessed through algometry. Additionally, the study aims to determine whether the application of passive stretching following manual treatment leads to a significantly greater reduction in pain compared to groups that do not receive stretching. Finally, the persistence of treatment effects will be evaluated one and two weeks after the intervention.

The Effect of Deep Tissue Massage on Respiratory Parameters in People With Asthma

Bronchial asthma, as a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. Standard treatment includes pharmacotherapy, but a holistic approach, including manual therapies, can support pharmacological therapy, reducing the need for drugs. The aim of the research is to verify whether deep tissue massage (DTM) techniques applied to the chest significantly affect respiratory parameters in people with asthma. The study is the next stage of the study conducted on healthy people. After obtaining positive results in the study involving people not suffering from respiratory diseases, the next step is to examine people with, in this case, bronchial asthma. It is important to determine whether the use of this form of manual therapy can bring benefits in the context of improving respiratory functions, reducing respiratory muscle tension and relieving subjective symptoms associated with asthma, such as shortness of breath or limitations in everyday functioning. The hypothesis assumes that DTM techniques can have a bigger effect on the respiratory system than classic massage (CM). The study is a randomized controlled trial, where participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the study group (subjected to DTM) or the control group (subjected to CM). Before and after the massage intervention, participants will undergo spirometry to assess the changes in respiratory parameters. The obtained data will then be analyzed for effects on respiratory parameters and differences between both groups.

The Effect of Massage on Preterm Babies

This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study with pre-test post-test design in order to examine the effect of massage on pain, comfort and nutritional status in infants undergoing NCPAP in the NICU, considering that massage may be effective in reducing the effectiveness of treatment and complications that may develop due to NCPAP by reducing stress in newborns undergoing NCPAP.In this research, answers to the following questions will be sought; Massage has an effect on pain in preterm infants receiving NCPAP therapy; H1: has an effect on pain. H2: has an effect on comfort. H3: has an effect on feeding intolerance (vomiting, abdominal distension, stool output...)

The Effect of Oketani Breast Massage on Breastfeeding

This study aims to determine the effects of Oketani breast massage on breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy and satisfaction of primiparous mothers.

Post-Dialysis Fatigue and Recovery Time in Hemodialysis Patients

This study aims to examine the effect of hand massage on patients receiving HD treatment on the severity of post-dialysis fatigue and post-dialysis recovery time.

The Effect of Automatic Massage Applied to Healthcare Workers on Pain, Fatigue and Psychological Well-being

To determine the effect of automatic massage applied to healthcare workers on pain, fatigue and psychological well-being. This research is planned as a pretest-posttest type study. It will be held in the Osmaniye State Hospital maternity ward. The application will be applied by one person in the rest room. Data will be collected using the Introductory Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Perceived Stress Scale (ASÖ/PSÖ-14), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Piper Fatigue Scale.

Massage for Newborns Receiving Nasal CPAP

One of the most frequently required treatments for respiratory distress in neonatal intensive care is continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) support through the nose. NCPAP application has many advantages but also disadvantages and complications. Gastric-abdominal distension, which is a complication of NCPAP application, is caused by gas entering the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Feeding intolerance may develop in the newborn due to abdominal distension. In recent studies, it has been determined that non-pharmacological methods and supportive developmental care practices used to increase the comfort and reduce pain and stress of babies who experience painful procedures such as NCPAP application and who are exposed to the stressful neonatal intensive care unit environment are effective in increasing comfort and reducing pain and stress. These practices include therapeutic touch, mother's voice, fetal position, white noise, lullaby, wrapping and massage. In the literature, a quasi-experimental study examining the effect of massage (Field massage technique) on the respiration, heart rate and oxygen saturation of 28-34 week old newborns with respiratory distress syndrome who received nasal CPAP showed that massage had no significant effect on oxygen saturation, but respiration and heart rate decreased after the massage. has been determined. There are studies in the literature examining the effects of therapeutic touch, mother's voice, fetal position, white noise, lullaby and wrapping in order to increase the comfort of newborns receiving nasal CPAP, reduce stress and pain, and prolong sleep time. However, no research has been found in the literature examining the effects of massage on the stress, comfort and health parameters of newborns receiving nasal CPAP.