Tapping therapy eases Pre-C-Section anxiety in High-Risk pregnancies
NCT ID NCT07436832
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
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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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Locations
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mersin University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)