Tapping for period pain in nursing students
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping on certain body points) can help nursing students with painful periods. If you have moderate to severe period pain and meet the requirements, this non-medication approach may offer relief.
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Who can take part
- You are a nursing student aged 18 or older
- Your periods have been regular over the last 6 months
- You have had period pain for the last 3 cycles
- Your period pain is moderate to severe (rated 4-10 out of 10)
- You do not have any diagnosed gynecological condition (like endometriosis or fibroids)
- You are not using any other pain relief method during the study and have not had training in Emotional Freedom Techniques before
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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