StressNCT05648578
The Effect of Reiki Application on Stress and Anxiety Levels
A study testing Reiki attempt in people with Stress, run by Siirt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of reiki practice on stress and anxiety levels in nurses. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress
- What is being tested?
- Reiki attempt
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 128 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2021to 30 Sep 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteer nurses were included in the research
Who cannot join
- Nurses, who had previous reiki experience and did not agree to participate in the study, were excluded
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Reiki Practice on Stress and Anxiety Levels in Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of reiki practice on stress and anxiety levels in nurses.
Read the detailed description
It was a randomized controlled trial. Reiki was applied to the participants in the experimental group twice a week for two weeks. No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group.
- Conditions
- Stress
- Being tested
- Reiki attempt
- Keywords
- Anxiety, Nursing, Reiki, Perceived stress
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Reiki attemptOther
Four reiki sessions were applied twice a week, on the same days of the week, lasting 25-35 minutes each.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Participants received reiki application for 4 weeks. Receives: Other: Reiki attempt |
| Control | No intervention | No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Introductory Questionnaire
The introductory questionnaire created for descriptive expressions This questionnaire was prepared by the researchers in line with the literature and comprised questions about the age, gender, marital status, education level, unit, length of work, and job satisfaction of patients.
Measured: Baseline
Perceived Stress Scale
This scale used to measure perceived stress. Perceived stress scale was used to determine the stress of the participants. The scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale, ranging from "never (0)" to "very often (4)". The scale consists of 2 subscales: low self-esteem perception (items 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13) and stress/discomfort perception (1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 14). The total score on the scale ranges from 0 to 56. The high score indicates the excess of the individual perception of stress.
Measured: Change from Baseline Stress at 2 week
Beck Anxiety Inventory
This scale used to determine the level of anxiety Beck Anxiety Inventory was used to determine the anxiety of the participants. The scale consists of 21 items. It is a 4-point Likert-type scale and includes "not at all", "mildly", "moderately", and "severely" options. It is in the range of 0-63 points, 8-15 points indicate low stress, 16-25 points moderate, and 26-63 points indicate high anxiety. A high score implies an excess of perception of stress by individuals.
Measured: Change from Baseline Anxiety at 2 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Dec 2022
- Study start1 May 2021
- Primary completion1 May 2022
- Study completion30 Sep 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 128 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Siirt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zeliha Buyukbayram, Siirt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05648578
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Siirt University
- Status last verified
- Dec 2022
- First submitted
- 30 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 13 Dec 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Dec 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Reiki Practice on Stress and Anxiety Levels in Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05648578
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Siirt University
- Conditions
- Stress
- Keywords
- Anxiety, Nursing, Reiki, Perceived stress
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 128 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Siirt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of reiki practice on stress and anxiety levels in nurses.
Detailed description
It was a randomized controlled trial. Reiki was applied to the participants in the experimental group twice a week for two weeks. No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Other: Reiki attemptParticipants received reiki application for 4 weeks. |
| Control | No intervention | –No intervention was applied to the participants in the control group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Volunteer nurses were included in the research
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Nurses, who had previous reiki experience and did not agree to participate in the study, were excluded
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Reiki attemptFour reiki sessions were applied twice a week, on the same days of the week, lasting 25-35 minutes each. | Other | Experimental |
Primary outcome
Introductory Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
The introductory questionnaire created for descriptive expressions This questionnaire was prepared by the researchers in line with the literature and comprised questions about the age, gender, marital status, education level, unit, length of work, and job satisfaction of patients.
Perceived Stress Scale
Time frame: Change from Baseline Stress at 2 week
This scale used to measure perceived stress. Perceived stress scale was used to determine the stress of the participants. The scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale, ranging from "never (0)" to "very often (4)". The scale consists of 2 subscales: low self-esteem perception (items 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13) and stress/discomfort perception (1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 14). The total score on the scale ranges from 0 to 56. The high score indicates the excess of the individual perception of stress.
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Time frame: Change from Baseline Anxiety at 2 week
This scale used to determine the level of anxiety Beck Anxiety Inventory was used to determine the anxiety of the participants. The scale consists of 21 items. It is a 4-point Likert-type scale and includes "not at all", "mildly", "moderately", and "severely" options. It is in the range of 0-63 points, 8-15 points indicate low stress, 16-25 points moderate, and 26-63 points indicate high anxiety. A high score implies an excess of perception of stress by individuals.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Dec 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Reiki attempt in people with Stress, run by Siirt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Introductory Questionnaire (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2022.