Tapping away fear: emotional freedom technique shows promise for bariatric patients

NCT ID NCT06780371

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a simple tapping therapy, can help people who had obesity surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of developing pressure sores. 148 adults who had bariatric surgery took part. The results suggest EFT may be a helpful addition to recovery care.

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Locations

  • Bitlis Eren University

    Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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