Plain-English translation of NCT07119138 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—a practice that involves tapping on specific points on your body while focusing on anxiety—can help reduce exam anxiety in nursing students. Researchers will compare nursing students who learn and use this technique with students who receive standard care to see if it helps them feel calmer and perform better on their Surgical Diseases Nursing final exam.
Many nursing students experience high levels of exam anxiety that can interfere with their concentration, learning, and academic performance. Researchers want to know if this tapping technique might be a simple, accessible way to help students manage their anxiety before important exams.
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You would be randomly assigned to either learn and practice the emotional freedom tapping technique or receive standard care. The study focuses on your anxiety before the Surgical Diseases Nursing final exam, and researchers will measure your anxiety levels and exam performance to compare the two groups. The exact number of visits and timing would be determined by the research team, but it centers around your course exam schedule.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Necmettin Erbakan University
Enrollment target
~82 participants
Started
June 2025
Primary completion
July 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Mahsum Korkutan, Research Assistant
Necmettin Erbakan University
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