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Examining the effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) on the feeling of "craving" (Food)Craving (in overweight and obese clients

Examining the effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) on the feeling of "craving" (Food)Craving (in overweight and obese clients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230823059243N1
Enrollment
34
Registered
2024-01-18
Start date
2024-04-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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Conditions

Obesity and overweight. Obesity due to excess calories

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: EFT with an emotion-oriented treatment approach is provided in 8 weekly sessions for the experimental group in the weight loss clinic. Intervention 2: Control group

Sponsors

Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Referring to Imam Ali Clinic Shahrekord Willingness to participate in the study BMI above 25 No obvious mental illnesses such as certain mood disorders, depression based on GHQ mental health questionnaire Lack of severe liver disease (liver failure), diabetes and kidney problems Aga over 19 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe liver disease (liver failure), diabetes and kidney problems Not having an acceptable score based on GHQ Mental Health Questionnaire Risk of imminent suicide and any substance abuse or alcohol dependence

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Food craving score in the food craving questionnaire. Timepoint: The score of the questionnaire before the exam and every two weeks and 4 weeks after the completion of the study. Method of measurement: food craving questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Sayadi

Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences

z7sayadi7@gmail.com+98 913 606 0490

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026