Randomized Controlled Trials

An 8-week online EFT program significantly improved psychological well-being (anger, anxiety, depression) and vision functioning in individuals with visual impairment, with gains maintained at 6-month follow-up. The EFT group showed sustained improvements compared to the waitlist control group.

This study compared virtual group EFT to in-person group EFT and found significant improvements in symptoms for both delivery methods, although in-person EFT showed slightly larger improvements. Virtual EFT demonstrated significant reductions in PTSD, anxiety, depression, pain, and increased happiness, with improvements maintained at six-month follow-up.

EFT significantly reduced stress and anxiety among primary caregivers of patients with mental illness, with mean stress scores decreasing from 17.68 to 13.77 and anxiety scores decreasing from 14.84 to 12.10. The study suggests incorporating EFT into mental health support programs to improve caregiver well-being.

A 4-week EFT intervention improved subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, and menopause-specific quality of life in postmenopausal women, but didn't significantly enhance overall sleep quality. EFT is recommended as a non-pharmacological approach for improving sleep and emotional well-being in this population.

A randomized controlled trial found that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) significantly reduced pelvic pain intensity and improved quality of life (QoL) in women with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. The EFT group showed improved scores in physical functioning, emotional role functioning, vitality, mental health, social functioning, and pain compared to the control group.

This study explored the effects of Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on fatigue in COPD patients, finding that the combination of MICT and EFT may be more effective than single interventions. The study involved 112 patients randomly divided into control, MICT, EFT, and combination groups, with results showing significant improvements in fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and exercise capacity.

A 6-week EFT program significantly reduced anxiety and depression in COPD patients, improving sleep, fatigue, and quality of life. Benefits emerged within 2 weeks and were sustained, showing EFT as an effective adjunct to routine COPD care.

A recent study explored the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in managing kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The study found that EFT significantly reduced kinesiophobia scores and improved pain and anxiety in participants, suggesting its potential as a complementary therapy. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term benefits of EFT for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

This study investigated the effectiveness of one session of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in promoting forgiveness and mental health after interpersonal transgressions. Results showed moderate improvements in forgiveness, empathy, mood and anxiety for the EFT group, suggesting its potential role in fostering forgiveness and psychological recovery.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on pain and depression in cancer patients, finding significant reductions in both symptoms after four 30-minute EFT sessions. The results suggest that EFT may be a valuable complementary therapy for alleviating physical and psychological distress in individuals with cancer.

This study investigated the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on competitive anxiety in 29 elite male taekwondo athletes. After 10 sessions of EFT training, the intervention group showed decreased cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and salivary cortisol, as well as increased self-confidence, compared to the control group.

A study of 64 university students with sleep problems found that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) significantly improved insomnia severity, sleepiness, and sleep quality compared to a control group. EFT was effective in reducing insomnia and sleepiness issues, and improving sleep quality, although it did not have a significant impact on fatigue severity scores.

A study of 112 Egyptian women who had undergone mastectomy found that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) significantly reduced perceived stress, enhanced resilience, and improved sexual satisfaction. EFT showed strong correlations between reduced stress and increased resilience and sexual satisfaction, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective and non-invasive intervention for supporting women's well-being post-mastectomy.

This study employed a randomized controlled trial, integrated with traditional Chinese medicine meridian theory, to explore the effects of home antiaging beauty devices on facial rejuvenation and physical condition improvement, as well as the safety of their use.

This randomized clinical trial examined Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a pain management strategy for chronic pain sufferers. A six-week EFT program, delivered either online or in person, significantly reduced pain severity, interference, and improved quality of life, with sustained effects at a six-month follow-up. The study emphasizes EFT's potential as an accessible and effective intervention for chronic pain, especially through online programs.