Tapping for anxiety before thyroid surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping on certain body points) can help reduce anxiety and fear before thyroid surgery. A nurse will guide you through the steps.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for thyroid surgery.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You speak and understand Turkish.
- You can read and write, and you have no visual, hearing, or mental problems.
- You feel at least moderate anxiety or fear about your surgery (score 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
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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