New tapping therapy shows promise for trauma relief

NCT ID NCT07360990

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

Summary

This pilot study tested a new therapy called Psychological Cognitive Reprocessing Procedure (P-CRP) in 43 adults with trauma and grief. Unlike standard treatments, P-CRP starts by silently repeating a word tied to a negative belief while tapping the shoulders, letting the mind process memories on its own. The study compared P-CRP to an active control and a waitlist, measuring changes in trauma symptoms and anxiety.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Psychological Cognitive Reprocessing Procedure (P-CRP) - a behavioral therapy using silent repetition of a negative belief word with bilateral tapping

What this could lead to

If this therapy works, it could offer a new way to reduce trauma and grief symptoms without directly confronting traumatic memories.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study (43 people) with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy is new and unproven, and the study is completed but not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder injury post-traumatic stress disorder Prolonged Grief Disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zahide Betül Baydar

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34876, Turkey (Türkiye)