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NCT Number: NCT06429254

The Effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain caused by endometriosis is a common symptom and reduces women's quality of life.

EFT is a method that can be preferred in pelvic pain due to its ease of use and low cost.

Raising women's awareness for EFT

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Key information

Conditions

Woman Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Trakya University

Edirne, 22100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Pelvic pain caused by endometriosis is a common symptom and reduces women's quality of life. EFT has become widely used in medical and psychological treatment settings in recent years.It is also used as a self-help technique by millions of people every year.EFT is a method that can be preferred in pelvic pain due to its ease of use and low cost.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being diagnosed with endometriosis
  • Experiencing pelvic pain
  • Being between the ages of 18-49
  • Those whose symptom complaints are 5 or above on the visual analogue scale

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with known systemic diseases (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, coronary, kidney and liver diseases);
  • Patients with known malignancy;
  • Women in menopause;
  • Having any obstacle to communication

Treatment and study plan

experimental group

Other

Life Scale will be administered as pre-tests to the EFT group. After the pre-tests, the first EFT session will be conducted. A second EFT session will take place 30 days later, followed by post-tests. During this period, affirmations will be provided as needed based on individual difficulties, perspectives, support systems, past traumas, and emotional blockages experienced by the woman. Each session is planned to last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Other names: EFT group

Primary outcomes

  1. Examining the Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis

    Time frame: 2 months; participants will receive 2 EFT sessions, one session per month. Pain and quality of life will be assessed at baseline and after 2 months.

    Primary Outcome Measures: Pain measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS); higher scores indicate greater pain.

    Secondary Outcome Measures: Quality of life measured using the SF-36; higher scores indicate better quality of life.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Pelvic Pain and Quality of Life in Women With Endometriosis: A Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 24, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 3, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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