Nurse-led tapping technique for anxiety before thyroid surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a simple tapping technique called the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), led by a nurse, to help reduce fear and anxiety before thyroid surgery. If you qualify, you may learn a self-help method to feel calmer going into your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can read and write in Turkish.
- You are scheduled for thyroid surgery and can communicate clearly.
- You feel moderately anxious or afraid about the surgery (rate your anxiety at 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- You do not have a diagnosed mental health condition that requires ongoing medication.
- You have no prior training in anxiety management and no skin issues (infection, wound, or scar) where the tapping is done.
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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