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Effectiveness of Group and Individual Training in EFT for Patients in Remission From Melanoma
Sponsor: Soul Medicine Institute
Summary
Serious medical diagnosis frequently induce fear focused on specific anticipations or generalized anxiety, along with uncertainty, insecurity, and disorientation. Other emotions such as anger, depression, hopelessness, shame, or grief may also become involved following a serious diagnosis. The adverse impact of stress on health and immune function is well-established, as well as its link to depression and anxiety. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has demonstrated efficacy in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. This study tests its effectiveness in reducing negative emotional symptoms in general, and fear of recurrence in particular, among individuals previously diagnosed with melanoma and currently in remission.
Official title: Effectiveness of Group and Individual Training in Emotional Freedom Techniques for Patients in Remission From Melanoma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
57
Start Date
2022-10-20
Completion Date
2027-07-20
Last Updated
2024-04-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
EFT is an efficacious method demonstrated in over 100 clinical trials. It combines cognitive and exposure techniques with acupressure, in the form of fingertip percussion on acupuncture meridian points.
Locations (1)
The School Of Social Work Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel