Tapping therapy for anxiety and bonding with premature babies
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – a simple tapping method – to help reduce anxiety, fatigue, and improve bonding between mothers and their premature babies in the NICU.
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Who can take part
- You can read and speak Turkish.
- You have a high anxiety score (40 or above on the STAI test).
- Your baby was born early (premature) and is in the NICU.
- You are willing to try the Emotional Freedom Technique (a gentle tapping therapy).
- You do not have epilepsy, a serious psychiatric condition, or hearing/cognitive problems.
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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