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The population for this study was drawn from an institution to which juveniles are sent by court order if they are found by a judge to be physically or psychologically abused at home.
Read MoreScience and Research: Randomized Controlled Trials
A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) is often regarded as the gold standard in clinical research. It aims to compare a new treatment to an existing treatment, in a completely unbiased way. It does this by assigning subjects to two (or more) existing treatments, in a random way, to evaluate which one works best. A control group, who receive no treatment or a placebo treatment is usually used to compare the efficacy of the treatments being compared.
The randomisation minimises selection bias and the treatment groups allow the researchers to assess which treatments work best. An appropriate population is identified and the subjects are allocated in a way that is unknown to the researchers carrying out the treatments. Please Note: Many RCTs are also conducted as Pilot Studies
Efficacy of EFT Provided by Coaches vs. Licensed Therapists in Veterans with PTSD
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a validated method for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), available to both lay persons and to licensed mental health practitioners (LMP). It is unknown whether results would be significantly different when EFT is administered by licensed practitioners compared to trained lay coaches… Six sessions of EFT, whether administered by a coach or an LMP is efficacious in treating PTSD among veterans suggesting that EFT provided by lay coaches would be an effective strategy to address PTSD in this population…
Read MorePre-Hospital Analgesia with Acupressure in Victims of Minor Trauma: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial
Untreated pain during the transportation of patients after minor trauma is a common problem in emergency medicine. Because paramedics usually are not allowed to perform invasive procedures or to give drugs for pain treatment, a noninvasive, nondrug based method would be helpful. Acupressure is a traditional Chinese treatment for pain that is based on pain relief followed by a short mechanical stimulation of specific points. Consequently, we tested the hypothesis that effective pain therapy is possible by paramedics who are trained in acupressure.
Read MoreThe Effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Athletic Performance: A Randomized Controlled Blind Trial
This study investigated whether the most widely practiced form of Energy Psychology, called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), could affect athletic performance. It evaluated whether a single brief EFT treatment for performance stress could produce an improvement in two skills for high-performance men’s and women’s college basketball teams at Oregon State University.
Read MoreThe Effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Soccer Performance
This study involved the use of a short session of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with two English ladies soccer teams. It is a randomized controlled trial with a supporting uncontrolled trial. It was designed to verify the results of an earlier similar American trial involving basketball players. The results show a significant improvement in goal scoring ability from a dead ball situation following a short EFT session. These results support those of the earlier trial.
Read MoreThe Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on Stress Biochemistry: A Randomized Controlled Trial
These results suggest that salivary cortisol tests may be useful not only for assessing stress physiology, but also as an objective indicator of the impact of mental health treatments in reducing psychological symptoms. In the current study, EFT was shown to significantly improve both cortisol-related stress levels and self-reported psychological symptoms after a single treatment session.
Read MoreThe Effect of Progressive Muscular Relaxation and EFT on Test Anxiety in High School Students
This study investigated the effect on test anxiety of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a brief exposure therapy with somatic and cognitive components. A statistically significant decrease occurred in the test anxiety scores of both the experimental and control groups.
Read MoreThe Effectiveness of EFT for Optimal Test Performance
Jain, S., & Rubino, A. (2012). The effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques for optimal test performance. Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 4(2), 15-25. doi: 10.9769.EPJ.2012.4.2.SJ Read more at Energy Psychology Journal Summary by Adam Boughey, Research Associate and Trainee Health Psychologist Location Moscow, ID: USA. Aim To determine whether EFT can reduce test anxiety […]
Read MorePsychological Trauma Symptom Improvement in Veterans Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study examined the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a brief exposure therapy combining cognitive and somatic elements, on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological distress symptoms in veterans receiving mental health services… The results are consistent with that of other published reports showing EFT’s efficacy in treating PTSD and comorbid symptoms and its long-term effects…
Read MoreEffect of the EFT on Perceived Stress, Quality of Life, and Cortisol Salivary Levels in Tension-Type Headache Sufferers
EFT was reported to benefit patients with TTH. This randomized controlled trial shows promising results for not only the frequency and severity of headaches but also other lifestyle parameters.
Read MoreInterventions to Reduce Anxiety for Children and Adolescents
Anxiety can cause many concerns for those affected, and previous research on anxiety and gifted students has been inconclusive. This study examined the anxiety levels of gifted students, as well as the effectiveness of two interventions: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
Read MoreCAM and Energy Psychology Techniques Remediate PTSD Symptoms in Veterans and Spouses
The significant reduction in PTSD symptoms is consistent with other published reports of EP treatment, though counter to the usual long-term course of the condition. The results indicate that a multimodal CAM intervention incorporating EP may offer benefits to family members as well as veterans suffering from PTSD symptoms. Recommendations are made for further research to answer the questions posed by this study…
Read MoreA Controlled Comparison of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Two Psychological Therapies for PTSD: EMDR vs. EFT
Overall, the results indicated that both interventions produced significant therapeutic gains at post-treatment and follow-up in an equal number of sessions. Similar treatment effect sizes were observed in both treatment groups. Regarding clinical significant changes, a slightly higher proportion of patients in the EMDR group produced substantial clinical changes compared with the EFT group.
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