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Researchers are evaluating whether multisensory stimulation can reduce pain in healthy newborns during heel blood sampling, a routine but painful procedure. This randomized controlled trial compares a multisensory stimulation group with a control group. The study aims to understand if combining breastfeeding, gentle stroking, maternal singing, and eye contact can lessen pain, crying, and physiological stress in newborns. The multisensory stimulation includes breastfeeding and gentle stroking starting 10 minutes before heel blood sampling and continuing until 5 minutes after, while maternal singing and eye contact are maintained throughout the procedure. The control group will receive routine care with the newborn held in the mothers arms without additional interventions. The study measures pain scores, crying duration, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and procedure duration to compare the two approaches. Participants will be monitored before, during, and after the heel blood sampling procedure. Researchers will assess pain using the N-PASS pain score, measure heart rate and oxygen saturation, and record crying and procedure durations. The studys findings may help develop a safe and practical non-drug method to manage pain during newborn screening procedures. The study is sponsored by Baskent University and is planned to run until August 2026.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of local vibration on symptoms experienced by patients with cervical radiculopathy, including upper extremity pain, paresthesia, neck pain, and limited cervical joint movement. The study aims to compare the impact of local vibration treatment combined with conventional therapy versus conventional therapy with a placebo vibration. This interventional study includes patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy confirmed by MRI, who have significant neck or upper limb pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will receive a placebo local vibration application alongside conventional treatment, where the vibration device is operated near but not touching the skin. The second group will receive active local vibration treatment applied bilaterally to the cervicothoracic region, using two frequencies 50 Hz and 100 Hz for a total of 20 minutes daily over five consecutive days. The treatment involves specific application points on the neck and back, with the starting side determined by a coin toss. During the study, researchers will assess changes in neck pain, upper limb pain, paresthesia, cervical range of motion, and properties of the upper trapezius muscle immediately and five days after treatment. Participants will be monitored for adherence to the treatment program and evaluated for safety. The total study duration includes initial screening, five days of treatment, and follow-up assessments. The lead sponsor is Bitlis Eren University.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of combining a structured exercise program with ergonomics training on musculoskeletal disorders in teachers. This randomized controlled study focuses on teachers from preschool to high school who have experienced musculoskeletal pain, aiming to compare the benefits of ergonomics training alone versus ergonomics training plus exercise. The study uses several tools to measure pain intensity, functional impairment, musculoskeletal symptoms, and burnout levels before and after the interventions. Participants will be assigned randomly to one of two groups. One group will receive ergonomics training through four sessions held in weeks 1, 4, 8, and 12, covering posture awareness, classroom ergonomics, and lifting techniques. The other group will participate in the same ergonomics training combined with a structured exercise program focusing on stretching, strengthening, posture, and core stabilization exercises for the neck, shoulders, back, and lower back. The exercise sessions will last 35-45 minutes, three times a week, over 12 weeks. Teachers in the study will undergo assessments using the Oswestry Disability Index, Neck Disability Index, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Inventory at the start and end of the 14-week period to track changes in pain, function, symptoms, and burnout. The study includes ongoing monitoring of symptoms and functional status to evaluate the impact of the training programs. Overall participation spans the intervention and outcome measurement period, allowing researchers to assess the effectiveness of the exercise and ergonomics training combination.