Using Emotional Freedom Technique to Improve Breastfeeding Success
Official title: The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Breastfeeding Success and Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Women in the Early Postpartum Period Who Had a Cesarean Delivery
Run by Medipol University · NCT06199245 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if using Emotional Freedom Technique can help first-time moms who had C-sections feel more confident and successful with breastfeeding.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06199245 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-35 who are first-time mothers and have delivered via cesarean section.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had a normal delivery or those outside the age range of 18-35 may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on the success of breastfeeding and self-efficacy among first-time mothers who have undergone cesarean deliveries. EFT is a non-invasive method that addresses negative emotions by restoring the body's energy balance. The study focuses on primiparous women in the early postpartum period, assessing how EFT may enhance their ability to breastfeed successfully. By exploring this novel approach, the research seeks to provide insights into improving breastfeeding outcomes for new mothers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance breastfeeding success rates and improve self-efficacy among new mothers, leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and infants.
How similar studies have gone: While no studies have specifically examined the use of EFT in breastfeeding, the technique has shown promise in other areas of emotional and psychological support.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-35, * Primiparous and giving birth by cesarean section, * Having a spontaneous pregnancy, * Wound, scar, infection etc. in the tapping area. without conditions, * Women who do not have verbal communication problems Exclusion Criteria: * Being outside the age range of 18-35 * Has any problem that prevents communication, * Those who gave birth normally * Having had a high-risk pregnancy, * Women who want to leave the study
Where it's running
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Medipol Mega University Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eda Yüzügüler, student
- Email: eda.yuzuguler@std.medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: +905445856200
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.