Randomised trial, 2025
Does Emotional Freedom Technique reduce PMS symptoms and pain?
Yes, Emotional Freedom Technique significantly reduced PMS symptoms and pain scores. Results were statistically significant, though the study was small.
What they did
Randomized controlled trial with 44 university students aged 18-25 with PMS who scored 111 or above on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale. The intervention group received Emotional Freedom Technique for 3 sessions over 3 months. The control group received no treatment. Pain, PMS severity, and well-being were measured before and after.
What they found
The EFT group showed significant decreases in pain scores and PMS severity scores, and significant increases in subjective well-being scores (p less than 0.05).
What it means for you
Emotional Freedom Technique may reduce PMS symptoms and pain. However, the study was small and included only university students aged 18-25, so results may not apply to all women.
44
Total participants
18-25
Age range in years
111
Minimum PMS score for inclusion
About the study
- Original title
- The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Premenstrual Syndrome and Pain in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Study
- Authors
- Merve Yazar, Hafize Dağ Tüzmen, Kamile Altuntuğ et al.
- Journal
- Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Randomised trial
- Participants
- 23
- What was tested
- Emotional Freedom Technique, 3 sessions over 3 months
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.5336/medsci.2024-104471
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