Emotional Freedom Techniques in Nursing Students With Primary Dysmenorrhea
ConditionPRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorAtaturk University
About this trial
This study will examine whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can reduce pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and functional-emotional impact in nursing students with primary dysmenorrhea. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive EFT-based support, and the control group will continue their usual coping practices. Study outcomes will be measured before the intervention, after the intervention, and at follow-up. This study may provide evidence for a safe, non-pharmacological approach to support students with primary dysmenorrhea.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being enrolled in a nursing program,
Being 18 years of age or older
Having had a regular menstrual cycle within the last six months
Experiencing primary dysmenorrhea during the last three menstrual cycles
Disqualifiers
Having a diagnosed gynecological disease that may cause secondary dysmenorrhea (endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc.)
Having chronic pain syndrome
Receiving regular treatment or taking psychiatric medication due to a psychiatric diagnosis
Applying another pharmacological or non-pharmacological intervention that may affect pain perception during the research process,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES (EFT)
Treatment groups
92 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov