Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on Pain and Stress Levels in Fibromyalgia (FMS)

NCT06391268 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: FCetinkaya
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The main aim of the study was to investigate self-administered emotional to determine the effect of the freedom technique on pain and stress levels. The sub-objectives of the study are as follows:

1. 1.To determine the effect of self-administration of EFT on pain level.
2. 2.To determine the effect of self-administered EFT on stress level.
3. 3.To determine the effect of EFT self-administration on comfort level.

Conditions

Fibromyalgia

Keywords

Fibromyalgia,; Emotional free technique; pain; stress; comfort

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Comparison of the self-EFT group

  Comparison of the group to which EFT was performed by the researcher, Brief Scan for Stress and Problem List to assess stress and problems (Calculated out of 10 points, cut-off point is 4), Brief Pain Invertory to assess pain: The numeric pain scale is evaluated on a scale of 0-10, with "0" representing no pain and "10" representing excruciating pain. Each item is rated on a numerical scale from 0 to 10; "0" means not affected at all, "100" means completely affected). At the end of the study, pain and stress scores of the two experimental groups (EFT performed by the researcher and self-administered EFT) before and after EFT were analyzed and compared.

  up to 24 weeks

• INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF SELF-APPLIED EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND STRESS LEVELS IN FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS

  It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference in stress thermometer measurements in the researcher-administered EFT, Self-EFT and Control groups according to time (p\<0.05). As a result, the hypotheses "H1: EFT application has an effect on the pain level of patients", "H2: EFT application has an effect on the stress level of patients", "H3: EFT application has an effect on the comfort level of patients", "H4: EFT application has an effect on the fibromyalgia level of patients" were accepted. As a result of the research, significant differences were determined in pain, stress and comfort levels in all application groups.

  INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF SELF-APPLIED EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND STRESS LEVELS IN FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Control grouup

  up to 24 weeks

• Control grouup

  The application areas of the thesis are from non-pharmacological treatments to complementary therapies.

Study Arms (3)

The group to whichEmotional freedom technique (EFT) EFT was applied by the researcher

EXPERIMENTAL

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works on cognitive and energetic levels. While ensuring that the individual is conscious and aware of a disturbing symptom or discomfort, selected acupuncture points are touched at the same time, creating a cognitive transition and energetic release. 1-The group to which EFT was applied by the researcher

Behavioral: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works on cognitive and energetic levels.

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) for fibromyalgia -2-The group that applies EFT to itself

EXPERIMENTAL

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works on cognitive and energetic levels. While ensuring that the individual is conscious and aware of a disturbing symptom or discomfort, selected acupuncture points are touched at the same time, creating a cognitive transition and energetic release. 2-The group that applies EFT to itself

Behavioral: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works on cognitive and energetic levels.

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) for fibromyalgia -3-Control group without EFT:

NO INTERVENTION

3-Control group without EFT: Pain, problem-stress, comfort and fibromyalgia scales were applied in 3 interviews.

Interventions

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works on cognitive and energetic levels. BEHAVIORAL

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works on cognitive and energetic levels.

Also known as: Emotional freedom technique (EFT) for fibromyalgia

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) for fibromyalgia -2-The group that applies EFT to itself; The group to whichEmotional freedom technique (EFT) EFT was applied by the researcher

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia
• Can speak and understand Turkish
• Have time and place orientation
• No psychiatric illness,
• No vision and hearing problems.

You may not qualify if:

• Unstable medical condition
• Non-cooperative individuals

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ege University: lead
• Buca Seyfi Demirsoy State Hospital: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Izmir Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fibromyalgia; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatic Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: 1. Determination of Subjective Units of Discomfort (SUD) (The researcher scores the distress felt on a scale between zero and ten points). 2. Setup (The general structure of the setup sentence is "Despite this .........., I deeply and completely accept myself.") 3. Clicking the meridian points in sequence 4. Nine Gamut procedure (some eye movements, mumbling and counting while clicking on the Gamut point in the hand).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 8, 2023
• First Posted: April 30, 2024
• Study Start: January 3, 2022
• Primary Completion: August 16, 2022
• Study Completion: October 13, 2024
• Last Updated: October 16, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Locations

TU (1)