Tapping away worry: emotional freedom technique tested on Post-Surgery anxiety
NCT ID NCT07066371
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific points on the body, can lower anxiety in people recovering from foot wound surgery. Sixty adults who had surgery for a foot ulcer took part. Researchers measured their anxiety levels before and after the tapping sessions. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could help patients feel calmer during recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients manage anxiety after foot surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique relies on self-report and may not work for all anxiety types.
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Locations
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Bitlis Eren University
Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)