Emotional freedom technique for anxiety and bonding with premature babies
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a simple tapping therapy (Emotional Freedom Technique) to help mothers of premature babies in the NICU reduce anxiety, improve fatigue, and strengthen bonding with their babies. It may be an option if you are feeling stressed or anxious while your baby is in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are the mother of a baby who was born early (premature) and is currently in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- You can read and write in Turkish and speak and understand the language.
- Your score on an anxiety questionnaire is 40 or higher, meaning you have at least moderate anxiety.
- You are not currently taking medication for a psychiatric condition like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression.
- You do not have epilepsy (because the technique is not recommended for this condition).
- You are not currently unable to breastfeed your baby (though you must be willing to try).
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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