Tapping away fear: simple technique calms women before painful procedure

NCT ID NCT07348068

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

Summary

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a method that involves tapping on specific body points, can help postmenopausal women feel less pain and anxiety before a probe curettage (a uterine biopsy). 132 women participated, and researchers measured their pain, anxiety levels, and vital signs. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free technique could make the procedure more comfortable.

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  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam Üniversitesi

    Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, 4600, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam Üniversitesi

    Kahramanmaraş, 4600, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • kahramanmaraş NFK Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital Additional Service Building

    Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, 4600, Turkey (Türkiye)