The Effect of Two Non-pharmacological Methods on Pain and Anxiety Experienced During Intrauterine Device Application.

Launched by INONU UNIVERSITY · Feb 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two methods—emotional freedom technique (a type of tapping therapy) and listening to music—can help reduce pain and anxiety during the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD). The goal is to see if these non-drug approaches can make the experience more comfortable for women. The study is currently recruiting participants who are women aged 18 to 49, and they must be willing to take part in the research.

To join the trial, participants should not have any communication issues, psychiatric disorders, or certain medical conditions, and they shouldn't have had an IUD inserted before. Those who participate can expect to experience either the tapping technique or music during their IUD insertion, with the hope that it will help lessen their discomfort. This trial could be important for finding new ways to support women during this common procedure.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the research
• • Being between the ages of 18-49
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a verbal communication problem
• • Being medically diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder
• • Presence of wounds, scars and infections in the areas touched in the emotional freedom technique
• • Having a hearing problem
• • Having had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted before
• • Being exposed to domestic violence
• • Being diagnosed with any medical condition (hypertension, diabetes, etc.)
• • Having used analgesics seven hours before the procedure
• • Having a gynecological examination just before IUD application