Short term effect of mind-body technique on working memory among college students

Short term effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on divided attention, sustained attention, reaction time and mental speed among college students.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/09/094574

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): Short term effect of EFT The intervention will be given for 3 consecutive days for 10 mins. The baseline assessments will be done on the first and las

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Undergraduate and graduate students (19?32 years old). Individuals who understand English and are literate. Willingness and ability to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Students with prior experience in EFT. Students with a history of serious mental health conditions requiring formal treatment (e.g., anxiety, depression). Chronic medical conditions affecting cognitive function

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Divided attention, Sustained attention, Reaction time and Mental speedTimepoint: Day 0 pre-assessment before starting intervention Day 0,1,2 intervention Day 2 post-intervention assessment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr DC Mathangi

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

dcmathangi@sriramachandra.edu.in9940635874

Outcome results