Emotional Freedom Technique for psychological health and well-being in people with type 2 diabetes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults with type 2 diabetes who meet inclusion criteria will be enrolled to receive Emotional Freedom Technique interventions and compared with a control condition. Outcomes will include measures of diabetes distress, anxiety, self-care behaviors, and likely biomarkers such as hemoglobin A1c. The intervention combines cognitive and somatic tapping procedures intended to reduce negative emotions and promote relaxation. Results will show whether this nonpharmacologic approach improves mental health and related diabetes outcomes in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* being over 18 years of age,
* having type 2 diabetes,
* no psychiatric diagnosis
* agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* be under 18 years of age,
* have type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes,
* attend any course on coping with diabetes distress and anxiety,
* have advanced mental health problems.

Where it's running

• Istanbul Medeniyet University
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Aycan ÇELİK ESMER, PhD
• Email: aycan.esmer@usak.edu.tr
• Phone: +922122223085

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.