Tapping away fear: EFT shows promise for melanoma remission patients
NCT ID NCT05421988
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapy that combines talking with gentle tapping on acupressure points, in 56 people who had been treated for melanoma and were in remission. The goal was to see if EFT could reduce fear of the cancer coming back and improve emotional well-being. Participants received either group or individual EFT training, and researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, and illness perception.
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Active substance
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) – a behavioral intervention combining cognitive techniques with acupressure tapping
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help melanoma survivors manage fear and emotional distress after remission.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (56 people) with no control group or blinding, so results may not be generalizable. EFT is considered safe but its effects are not yet proven in larger trials.
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The School Of Social Work Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel