Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Premenstrual Syndrome
The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Premenstrual Syndrome, Menstrual Symptom and Life Quality of Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study tests if the Emotional Freedom Technique can help nursing students with premenstrual syndrome feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Dokuz Eylul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06557070 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research examines how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) impacts premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and the quality of life among nursing students. Conducted at Dokuz Eylül University, the study involves female students who meet specific criteria, including a high score on the PMS scale. Participants will be divided into experimental and control groups, with data collected through various scales and questionnaires administered online. The goal is to determine if EFT can alleviate PMS symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female nursing students over 18 years old who experience significant PMS symptoms and have regular menstrual cycles.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant, using oral contraceptives, or undergoing psychiatric treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-pharmacological approach to managing premenstrual syndrome, enhancing the quality of life for affected individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of Emotional Freedom Technique is gaining attention, this specific application to PMS is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Scoring over 132 on the premenstrual syndrome scale * Over 18 years old * Having had a regular menstrual cycle for the last three months (21-35) * Owner of a smartphone and internet * Agreeing to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric treatment and antidepressant medication in the last three months who have started, * Who are pregnant, * Who have given birth, * Who use oral contraceptives, * Who have difficulty accessing the internet * Who did not participate in the post-test will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Izmir
- Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Nursing — Izmir, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hande Yagcan, Assoc Prof
- Email: hande.yagcan@gmail.com
- Phone: 00905556444051
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.