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The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Parents' Anxiety Level: Newborn Hearing Screening
Led by Abant Izzet Baysal University · Updated on 2026-04-15
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
22 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Newborn hearing screening (NHS) is a standard procedure that often triggers acute anxiety in parents. While Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing psychological distress across various clinical settings, its specific application to parental anxiety during the neonatal screening period remains under-researched. This study addresses this gap by investigating the impact of a targeted EFT intervention on anxiety levels in mothers awaiting their newborns' first hearing tests. The primary objective is to determine if a brief, 15-minute EFT session reduces maternal anxiety more effectively than a standard waiting period. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group, where they perform a structured acupoint tapping sequence, or a control group that receives no active intervention. Anxiety is assessed using validated scales immediately before and after the 15-minute period to capture acute changes in distress. The researchers hypothesize that applying EFT regarding the procedure will significantly reduce parental anxiety levels compared to the non-intervention group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Parents' Anxiety Level: Newborn Hearing Screening
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Parents of neonates undergoing the newborn hearing screening for the first time
- Ability to communicate effectively in the native language without language barriers
- No prior experience or training in applying the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Voluntary agreement to participate and completion of informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Known history of diagnosed psychiatric disorders or epilepsy
- Neonate is crying or breastfeeding immediately before or during the assessment
- Hearing screening procedure starts before the 30-35 minute study protocol is completed
- Any acute situational triggers or environmental distractions interfering with anxiety measurements
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital, Newborn Hearing Screening Center
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye), 14030
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Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital, Newborn Hearing Screening Center
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye), 14030
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Research Team
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Sümeyra Alan, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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