Using Emotional Freedom Technique to Manage Pain and Anxiety in Heart Surgery Patients
The Effect of Emotional FreedomTechnique on Postoperative Pain, Pain Belief and Anxiety in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Planned Patients
This study is testing whether Emotional Freedom Technique can help heart surgery patients feel less pain and anxiety before and after their surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Samsun, Atakum and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06839625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on postoperative pain, pain beliefs, and anxiety levels in patients scheduled for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. It aims to address the high levels of anxiety and pain experienced by surgical patients through a series of EFT sessions before the surgery. The methodology includes a quasi-experimental design where patients will receive EFT interventions and their outcomes will be compared to those receiving standard care. The study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of EFT as a complementary treatment in cardiac surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for CABG surgery and meet specific health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with postoperative complications or those undergoing re-operation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and anxiety for patients undergoing heart surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for EFT in reducing anxiety and improving outcomes in surgical patients, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old * No infections, sores in the touch areas * No psychiatric medication * No hearing and vision problems * Stable vital parameters Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing re-operation * Postoperative complications (bleeding, delirium, arrhythmia, etc.) * Reintubation after extubation * Drug and stimulant users * Sedated for more than 24 hours * Patients unstable for more than 24 hours
Where this trial is running
Samsun, Atakum and 1 other locations
- Ondokuz Mayıs Unıversity — Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Samsun Training and Research Hospital — Samsun, İlkadım, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Özge İşeri Özge İşeri, Assistant Professor, PhD
- Email: ozgepekiniseri@gmail.com
- Phone: 03623121919
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.