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The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Depressive and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women

NCT06338085 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2025-05-04

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Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), a nonpharmacological method, on menopausal symptoms and depression in postmenopausal women. By determining the effectiveness of the Emotional Freedom Technique, the applicability of non-pharmacological method treatment in women with depression and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal period will be proven. As a result of the study, if a positive effect on menopausal symptoms and depression is found in women with EFT, it can be recommended as an evidence-based alternative method in midwifery and nursing care.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

emotional liberation technique

In this intervention, with the technique taught by the researcher, women will self-administer the practice of lightly touching certain points 5 days and 1 time per week for 8 weeks. A whatsup group will be created by the researcher. A reminder message will be sent from this group to do the practice 1 time every day.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Meryem Vural Şahin

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Meltem UĞURLU · Gulhane School of Medicine

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-01
Primary Completion
2023-07-30
Completion
2024-11-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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