Tapping therapy eases Pre-C-Section anxiety in High-Risk pregnancies

NCT ID NCT07436832

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a form of tapping on acupressure points, in 62 high-risk pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. Half received EFT before surgery, while the other half got standard care. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after the session, and checked for postpartum depression 21 days after birth. The goal was to see if this simple technique could help reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.

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 Technique (tapping)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety before C-section and lower the risk of postpartum depression in high-risk pregnancies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 62 participants. Results may not apply to all pregnant women, and the technique's effects can vary widely.

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HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY

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mersin University

Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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