Tapping away period pain: emotional freedom techniques put to the test

NCT ID NCT07658859

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

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primary dysmenorrhea

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PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA

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