Tapping away period pain: emotional freedom techniques put to the test
NCT ID NCT07658859
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapy that combines tapping on acupressure points with focused thoughts, can reduce pain intensity, pain-related worrying, and emotional distress in nursing students who suffer from painful periods. Participants are randomly assigned to receive a guided EFT session during their period or to continue their usual coping methods. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can provide relief.
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Active substance
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
What this could lead to
If effective, EFT could offer a safe, drug-free option for managing period pain and its emotional toll.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group (nursing students), so results may not apply to others. The effect may be due to placebo or attention.
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