Tapping away surgery jitters: new study tests emotional freedom techniques

NCT ID NCT07454044

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) — a simple tapping routine — can reduce anxiety and fear in people about to have thyroid surgery. Seventy adults will be randomly assigned to receive EFT plus standard nursing care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety and fear using questionnaires before and after the intervention.

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 (a behavioral intervention involving tapping on acupressure points while focusing on a fear or anxiety)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give patients a simple, drug-free way to feel calmer before thyroid surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (70 people) that hasn't started yet. The effect may be small or no better than standard care, and results may not apply to other surgeries or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FEAR AND ANXIETY PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY THYROID SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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