Effectiveness of emotional freedom techniques in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: study protocol for a multicenter, pragmatic, pilot randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• Emotional freedom techniques may improve outcomes for patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness, supporting alternative intervention strategies.
• The study protocol has been registered with the Clinical Research Information Service for transparency, which aids in credibility.
• Pilot randomized controlled trial design is employed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention in multiple centers.
• The findings may highlight new therapeutic options for dizziness, but outcomes are pending.