The Effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Pelvic Pain

NCT06429254 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 01/05
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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

Conditions

Woman; Pelvic Pain

Keywords

Pelvic pain; Woman; quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

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

  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.

  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.

Study Arms (2)

Emotional Freedom Techniques group

EXPERIMENTAL

First, the Personal Information Form, Visual Analogue Scale, and Quality of Life Scale will be administered as pre-tests to the EFT group. A high score obtained from the quality of life scale indicates a high quality of life. 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. Procedure: Administering pre-tests followed by the first EFT session. Procedure: After 30 days, conducting post-tests followed by the second EFT session. Procedure: After another 30 days, only post-tests will be conducted.

Other: Experimental group

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

After obtaining consent from the women included in the group, pre-tests will be conducted followed by breathing exercises. A program will be tailored according to the suitability of the women. Once an appropriate environment is provided for meeting with the women, information about the study will be provided. Pain coping methods will be explained, and breathing exercises will be taught. The exercises will commence when the woman feels ready. The breathing exercises typically last around 15-20 minutes. With a plan for a total of 8 breathing exercises to be conducted over four weeks, consisting of 2 sessions per week, they will be scheduled to coincide with the EFT group, with sessions held every 5 days.

Interventions

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.

Also known as: EFT group

Emotional Freedom Techniques group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 49 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Women
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Trakya University

Edirne, Edirne, 22100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pelvic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 27, 2024
• First Posted: May 24, 2024
• Study Start: May 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 27, 2024
• Study Completion: December 11, 2024
• Last Updated: December 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)