Tapping away pain: new study tests EFT on heart bypass patients
NCT ID NCT07120932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) — a therapy that combines tapping on specific body points with focused thoughts — can help people recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers will compare 33 patients who receive EFT plus standard care against 33 who receive standard care alone. The goal is to see if EFT reduces pain, eases heart-related anxiety, and improves sleep quality.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients who are: * 18 years of age or older, * 3 days postoperatively after coronary artery bypass graft surgery, * literate, * conscious and able to communicate will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with speech, hearing, or visual impairments * Patients who do not believe in the effectiveness of the procedure due to prejudice will not be included.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KTO Karatay University
Konya, Karatay, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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