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Tapping away fear: simple technique may ease movement problems after obesity surgery

NCT ID NCT06780371

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, could reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and pressure sore risk in 148 adults who had obesity surgery. Participants received EFT sessions, and researchers measured changes in their fear levels and skin risk scores. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug approach could help patients recover more comfortably.

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 move more comfortably after obesity surgery and lower their risk of bedsores.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The technique is unproven and effects may be due to placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

148 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being 18 years of age or older 2. Having had obesity surgery 3. Not having any visual or auditory problems 4. Not having any psychiatric problems. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not accepting to participate in the study or wanting to leave 2. Being under 18 years of age.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer Kinesiophobia obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bariatric surgery Complementary therapies Emotional freedom technique Kinesiophobia Pressure sore

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bitlis Eren University

    Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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