When something like this comes with mixed opinions, you need to consider the evidence behind each side of the argument and come up with your own conclusion. My belief is that yes, it can. If not, why would one even make dua?
Here is one of many articles that goes in depth and provides hadeeths which I recommend reading. Let me know if you still have any doubts, and if so what they are.
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