Emotional freedom technique for stress in first-time pregnant women
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a simple tapping routine called the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to see if it helps first-time pregnant women feel better mentally and less stressed. You tap on certain spots on your body while focusing on your feelings.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You completed at least primary school.
- You are pregnant for the first time (primiparous).
- You do not have an infection, wound, or scar on the areas you would tap (like face, chest, hands).
- You have a risk or concern listed in the Ministry of Health's pregnancy risk form (like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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