ReikiNCT05698953

The Effect of Reiki Therapy in Pediatric Oncology Patients

A study testing Reiki in people with Reiki, run by University of Yalova at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record

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Trial summary

Who is it for?: Ages 5 to 7 years
Conditions the study is for: Reiki
What is being tested?: Reiki
Could I receive a placebo?: Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people: 66 participants
Where: 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates: 1 Dec 2020to 1 Mar 2023
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 5 to 7 years
All sexes
No healthy volunteers
Child

Who may be able to join

Being treated in the pediatric oncology service at the time of the study
Being between 5-7 years old
Body temperature being within normal limits
To have received at least 1 course of chemotherapy
Absence of visual, auditory problems or mental retardation at a level that can fill the scales,

Who cannot join

To have taken analgesic medication in the last 6 hours,
Have received any energy and body-mind therapy (yoga, reiki, massage, meditation, healing touch) in the last six months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

University of Yalova
Yalova

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Reiki Therapy on Pain, Vital Signs and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology Patients

The study was conducted based on randomized controlled experimental design with double-blind, pre-test-post-test to determine the effect of Reiki applied to pediatric oncology patients aged 5-7 years on pain, vital signs, oxygen saturation (SpO2) and quality of life. While the population of the study consisted of oncology patients aged 5-7 years who were hospitalized in the pediatric oncology services between December 2020 and November 2021, the sample consisted of 66 children diagnosed with leukemia who met the sample selection criteria. The research consists of 3 groups. These groups are Reiki group (n=22), Placebo group (n=22), control group (n=22). The data are collected using Introductory Information Form, Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale (W-BPS), Vital Signs Follow-up Form, The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 3.0 Cancer Module Child and Parent Form. Reiki was applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days and Placebo was applied to the sham Reiki group by an independent nurse during the same application period. The children in the control group were like the routine of the ward.

Read the detailed description

The universe of the study consisted of pediatric oncology patients who met the selection criteria in the pediatric oncology services. The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental design with double-blind, pre-test post-test to determine the effect of Reiki applied to pediatric oncology patients aged 5-7 years on pain, vital signs, oxygen saturation (SpO2) and quality of life. In order for the groups to be distributed homogeneously, the order produced by a computer program (http://www.randomization.com , Balanced permutation) was used. Patients who meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the study assigned to the experimental and control groups according the randomization list. The control variable of the study is demographic characteristics of the children. The dependent variables of the study are pain, vital signs, oxygen saturation parameters and quality of life score.

Conditions: Reiki
Being tested: Reiki, Placebo
Keywords: Reiki Touch Therapy, Pediatric Oncology, Pain, Quality of Life, Vital Signs
Medical subject headings: Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

ReikiOther
Reiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days.
PlaceboOther
Also called Sham Reiki
Placebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days by an independent nurse during the same application period.

Study groups in NCT05698953
Study group	Role	What they receive
Reiki Group	Experimental	Reiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days. Receives: Other: Reiki
Placebo Group	Placebo comparator	Placebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days Placebo Reiki group is applied to the sham Reiki by an independent nurse during the same application period. Receives: Other: Placebo
Control Group	No intervention	No intervention is made in the control group. Standard care was used

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Comparison of the pain score values of the groups
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale revised (W-BFS) was used to determine the level of pain during the procedure.
The W-BFS is a scale that is most commonly used in identifying pain in children of the ages 3 to 18. It is reported that the scale is reliable when used with children older than the age of 3 who can verbally express the degree of pain they feel. The scale is made up of faces and numbers. Pain is assessed on a scale of "0" to "10." Pain is described by selecting the facial expression depicting the degree of perceived pain.
Measured: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Comparison of the pain score values of the groups
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale revised (W-BFS) was used to determine the level of pain during the procedure.
The W-BFS is a scale that is most commonly used in identifying pain in children of the ages 3 to 18. It is reported that the scale is reliable when used with children older than the age of 3 who can verbally express the degree of pain they feel. The scale is made up of faces and numbers. Pain is assessed on a scale of "0" to "10." Pain is described by selecting the facial expression depicting the degree of perceived pain.
Measured: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Comparison of the pain score values of the groups
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale revised (W-BFS) was used to determine the level of pain during the procedure.
The W-BFS is a scale that is most commonly used in identifying pain in children of the ages 3 to 18. It is reported that the scale is reliable when used with children older than the age of 3 who can verbally express the degree of pain they feel. The scale is made up of faces and numbers. Pain is assessed on a scale of "0" to "10." Pain is described by selecting the facial expression depicting the degree of perceived pain.
Measured: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Comparison of the heart rate values of the groups
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the heart rate values of the children.
Measured: Children's heart rate values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Comparison of the heart rate values of the groups
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the heart rate values of the children.
Measured: Children's heart rate values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Comparison of the heart rate values of the groups
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the heart rate values of the children.
Measured: Children's heart rate values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Comparison of the respiratory rate values of the groups
The respiratory rate values of the children will be measured by counting for 1 minute.
Measured: Children's respiratory rate values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Comparison of the respiratory rate values of the groups
The respiratory rate values of the children will be measured by counting for 1 minute.
Measured: Children's respiratory rate values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Comparison of the respiratory rate values of the groups
The respiratory rate values of the children will be measured by counting for 1 minute.
Measured: Children's respiratory rate values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Comparison of the body temperature values of the groups
"Cem brand" infrared thermometer device was used to measure body temperature of the children.
Measured: Children's body temperature values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Comparison of the body temperature values of the groups
"Cem brand" infrared thermometer device was used to measure body temperature of the children.
Measured: Children's body temperature values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Comparison of the body temperature values of the groups
"Cem brand" infrared thermometer device was used to measure body temperature of the children.
Measured: Children's body temperature values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Comparison of the oxygen saturation values of the groups
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the oxygen saturation values of the children.
Measured: Children's oxygen saturation values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Comparison of the oxygen saturation values of the groups
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the oxygen saturation values of the children.
Measured: Children's oxygen saturation values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Comparison of the oxygen saturation values of the groups
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the oxygen saturation values of the children.
Measured: Children's oxygen saturation values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Comparison of Groups' Quality of Life Scale (PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module) Scores
The Child and Parent Reports of the PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module for Young Children (ages 5-7), are composed of 26 items comprising 8 dimensions. Scores are transformed on a scale from 0 to 100. Items are reversed scored and linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale as follows: 0=100, 1=75, 2=50, 3=25, 4=0. Higher scores indicate lower problems.
Measured: Measurements will be made before on the 1st and after 3rd days the intervention.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

1 Dec 20201 Mar 2023

First posted26 Jan 2023
Study start1 Dec 2020
Primary completion1 Feb 2023
Study completion1 Mar 2023

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
Other trials for ReikiStudies 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: Supportive care
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Model description: The study are conducted based on randomized controlled experimental design with double-blind, pre-test-post-test to determine. The research consists of 3 groups. These groups are Reiki group, Placebo group, control group.
Masking: Single blind
Who is masked: Participant
Enrolment: 66 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05698953
Sponsor's protocol ID: duygudemir
Status last verified: Jun 2023
First submitted: 2 Jan 2023
Last updated: 22 Jun 2023
Results posted: No
Data monitoring committee: Yes
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No
Individual data sharing: No

Publications

Miles P, True G. Reiki--review of a biofield therapy history, theory, practice, and research. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Mar-Apr;9(2):62-72.
PubMed 12652885
Natale GW. Reconnecting to nursing through Reiki. Creat Nurs. 2010;16(4):171-6. doi: 10.1891/1078-4535.16.4.171.
PubMed 21140870
Vitale A. An integrative review of Reiki touch therapy research. Holist Nurs Pract. 2007 Jul-Aug;21(4):167-79; quiz 180-1. doi: 10.1097/01.HNP.0000280927.83506.f6.
PubMed 17627194
Thrane SE, Grossoehme DH, Tan A, Shaner V, Friebert S. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Reiki Intervention With Very Young Children Receiving Palliative Care. Nurs Res. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;70(6):469-474. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000540.
PubMed 34262006
Thrane SE, Maurer SH, Danford CA. Feasibility and Acceptability of Reiki Therapy for Children Receiving Palliative Care in the Home. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2021 Feb 1;23(1):52-58. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000714.
PubMed 33252426
Thrane SE, Williams E, Grossoehme DH, Friebert S. Reiki Therapy for Very Young Hospitalized Children Receiving Palliative Care. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Jan-Feb;39(1):15-29. doi: 10.1177/27527530211059435.
PubMed 35722865
Charkhandeh M, Talib MA, Hunt CJ. The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and an alternative medicine approach in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents. Psychiatry Res. 2016 May 30;239:325-30. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.03.044. Epub 2016 Mar 30.
PubMed 27058159
Radziewicz RM, Wright-Esber S, Zupancic J, Gargiulo D, Woodall P. Safety of Reiki Therapy for Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Holist Nurs Pract. 2018 Mar/Apr;32(2):63-70. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000251.
PubMed 29315084
Zucchetti G, Candela F, Bottigelli C, Campione G, Parrinello A, Piu P, Vassallo E, Fagioli F. The Power of Reiki: Feasibility and Efficacy of Reducing Pain in Children With Cancer Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 Sep/Oct;36(5):361-368. doi: 10.1177/1043454219845879. Epub 2019 May 3.
PubMed 31046557
Kocoglu F, Zincir H. The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea. Holist Nurs Pract. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;35(6):306-314. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000477.
PubMed 34647912
Vitale AT, O'Connor PC. The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: a quasi-experimental pilot study. Holist Nurs Pract. 2006 Nov-Dec;20(6):263-72; quiz 273-4.
PubMed 17099413
Whelan KM, Wishnia GS. Reiki therapy: the benefits to a nurse/Reiki practitioner. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Jul-Aug;17(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/00004650-200307000-00008.
PubMed 12889549

Want to know more?

The sponsor has not listed a contact. The official record may have more details.

Talk to your doctor first and take this page with you. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

Questions to ask the study team

What is the study trying to find out?
What would I need to do, and how often would I visit?
Could I receive a placebo instead of the treatment?
What are the possible risks and benefits for me?
Will it cost me anything? Are travel or time paid for?
Can I keep seeing my own doctor during the study?
What happens when the study ends?

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: The Effect of Reiki Therapy on Pain, Vital Signs and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05698953
Acronym / sponsor ID: duygudemir
Conditions: Reiki
Keywords: Reiki Touch Therapy, Pediatric Oncology, Pain, Quality of Life, Vital Signs
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 66 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: University of YalovaUniversity, hospital or other
Study start: 1 Dec 2020 (actual)
Primary completion: 1 Feb 2023 (actual)
Study completion: 1 Mar 2023 (actual)
First posted: 26 Jan 2023 (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.

Detailed description

Study design

Primary purpose: Supportive care
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Single blind (participant)
Number of arms: 3
Model description: The study are conducted based on randomized controlled experimental design with double-blind, pre-test-post-test to determine. The research consists of 3 groups. These groups are Reiki group, Placebo group, control group.

Arm	Type	Receives
Reiki Group	Experimental	Other: ReikiReiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days.
Placebo Group	Placebo comparator	Other: PlaceboPlacebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days Placebo Reiki group is applied to the sham Reiki by an independent nurse during the same application period.
Control Group	No intervention	–No intervention is made in the control group. Standard care was used

Who may qualify

Ages: 5 to 7 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Not accepted
Age groups: Child

Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)

Being treated in the pediatric oncology service at the time of the study
Being between 5-7 years old
Body temperature being within normal limits
To have received at least 1 course of chemotherapy
Absence of visual, auditory problems or mental retardation at a level that can fill the scales,

Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)

To have taken analgesic medication in the last 6 hours,
Have received any energy and body-mind therapy (yoga, reiki, massage, meditation, healing touch) in the last six months

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
ReikiReiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days.	Other	Reiki Group
PlaceboAlso: Sham ReikiPlacebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days by an independent nurse during the same application period.	Other	Placebo Group

Primary outcome

Comparison of the pain score values of the groups
Time frame: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 1st day.
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale revised (W-BFS) was used to determine the level of pain during the procedure. The W-BFS is a scale that is most commonly used in identifying pain in children of the ages 3 to 18. It is reported that the scale is reliable when used with children older than the age of 3 who can verbally express the degree of pain they feel. The scale is made up of faces and numbers. Pain is assessed on a scale of "0" to "10." Pain is described by selecting the facial expression depicting the degree of perceived pain.
Comparison of the pain score values of the groups
Time frame: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale revised (W-BFS) was used to determine the level of pain during the procedure. The W-BFS is a scale that is most commonly used in identifying pain in children of the ages 3 to 18. It is reported that the scale is reliable when used with children older than the age of 3 who can verbally express the degree of pain they feel. The scale is made up of faces and numbers. Pain is assessed on a scale of "0" to "10." Pain is described by selecting the facial expression depicting the degree of perceived pain.
Comparison of the pain score values of the groups
Time frame: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale revised (W-BFS) was used to determine the level of pain during the procedure. The W-BFS is a scale that is most commonly used in identifying pain in children of the ages 3 to 18. It is reported that the scale is reliable when used with children older than the age of 3 who can verbally express the degree of pain they feel. The scale is made up of faces and numbers. Pain is assessed on a scale of "0" to "10." Pain is described by selecting the facial expression depicting the degree of perceived pain.
Comparison of the heart rate values of the groups
Time frame: Children's heart rate values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the heart rate values of the children.
Comparison of the heart rate values of the groups
Time frame: Children's heart rate values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the heart rate values of the children.
Comparison of the heart rate values of the groups
Time frame: Children's heart rate values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the heart rate values of the children.
Comparison of the respiratory rate values of the groups
Time frame: Children's respiratory rate values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
The respiratory rate values of the children will be measured by counting for 1 minute.
Comparison of the respiratory rate values of the groups
Time frame: Children's respiratory rate values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
The respiratory rate values of the children will be measured by counting for 1 minute.
Comparison of the respiratory rate values of the groups
Time frame: Children's respiratory rate values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
The respiratory rate values of the children will be measured by counting for 1 minute.
Comparison of the body temperature values of the groups
Time frame: Children's body temperature values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
"Cem brand" infrared thermometer device was used to measure body temperature of the children.
Comparison of the body temperature values of the groups
Time frame: Children's body temperature values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
"Cem brand" infrared thermometer device was used to measure body temperature of the children.
Comparison of the body temperature values of the groups
Time frame: Children's body temperature values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
"Cem brand" infrared thermometer device was used to measure body temperature of the children.
Comparison of the oxygen saturation values of the groups
Time frame: Children's oxygen saturation values will be evaluated on the 1st day.
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the oxygen saturation values of the children.
Comparison of the oxygen saturation values of the groups
Time frame: Children's oxygen saturation values will be evaluated on the 2nd day.
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the oxygen saturation values of the children.
Comparison of the oxygen saturation values of the groups
Time frame: Children's oxygen saturation values will be evaluated on the 3rd day.
Finger type portable "Creative PC 60" pulse oximeter device was used to measure the oxygen saturation values of the children.
Comparison of Groups' Quality of Life Scale (PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module) Scores
Time frame: Measurements will be made before on the 1st and after 3rd days the intervention.
The Child and Parent Reports of the PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module for Young Children (ages 5-7), are composed of 26 items comprising 8 dimensions. Scores are transformed on a scale from 0 to 100. Items are reversed scored and linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale as follows: 0=100, 1=75, 2=50, 3=25, 4=0. Higher scores indicate lower problems.

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 22 Jun 2023.
Background: PubMed 12652885Miles P, True G. Reiki--review of a biofield therapy history, theory, practice, and research. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Mar-Apr;9(2):62-72.
Background: PubMed 21140870Natale GW. Reconnecting to nursing through Reiki. Creat Nurs. 2010;16(4):171-6. doi: 10.1891/1078-4535.16.4.171.
Background: PubMed 17627194Vitale A. An integrative review of Reiki touch therapy research. Holist Nurs Pract. 2007 Jul-Aug;21(4):167-79; quiz 180-1. doi: 10.1097/01.HNP.0000280927.83506.f6.
Results publication: PubMed 34262006Thrane SE, Grossoehme DH, Tan A, Shaner V, Friebert S. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Reiki Intervention With Very Young Children Receiving Palliative Care. Nurs Res. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;70(6):469-474. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000540.
Results publication: PubMed 33252426Thrane SE, Maurer SH, Danford CA. Feasibility and Acceptability of Reiki Therapy for Children Receiving Palliative Care in the Home. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2021 Feb 1;23(1):52-58. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000714.
Results publication: PubMed 35722865Thrane SE, Williams E, Grossoehme DH, Friebert S. Reiki Therapy for Very Young Hospitalized Children Receiving Palliative Care. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Jan-Feb;39(1):15-29. doi: 10.1177/27527530211059435.
Results publication: PubMed 27058159Charkhandeh M, Talib MA, Hunt CJ. The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and an alternative medicine approach in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents. Psychiatry Res. 2016 May 30;239:325-30. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.03.044. Epub 2016 Mar 30.
Results publication: PubMed 29315084Radziewicz RM, Wright-Esber S, Zupancic J, Gargiulo D, Woodall P. Safety of Reiki Therapy for Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Holist Nurs Pract. 2018 Mar/Apr;32(2):63-70. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000251.
Results publication: PubMed 31046557Zucchetti G, Candela F, Bottigelli C, Campione G, Parrinello A, Piu P, Vassallo E, Fagioli F. The Power of Reiki: Feasibility and Efficacy of Reducing Pain in Children With Cancer Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 Sep/Oct;36(5):361-368. doi: 10.1177/1043454219845879. Epub 2019 May 3.
Results publication: PubMed 34647912Kocoglu F, Zincir H. The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea. Holist Nurs Pract. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;35(6):306-314. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000477.
Results publication: PubMed 17099413Vitale AT, O'Connor PC. The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: a quasi-experimental pilot study. Holist Nurs Pract. 2006 Nov-Dec;20(6):263-72; quiz 273-4.
Results publication: PubMed 12889549Whelan KM, Wishnia GS. Reiki therapy: the benefits to a nurse/Reiki practitioner. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Jul-Aug;17(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/00004650-200307000-00008.
The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)Link provided by the sponsor.
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.

Duygu Demir, PhD study chair

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Birsen Mutlu, Assoc. Prof. study director

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

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 in people with Reiki, run by University of Yalova 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 5 inclusion and 2 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 22 Jun 2023. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Comparison of the pain score values of the groups (time frame: Children's pain levels will be evaluated on the 1st day.). The study lists 16 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05698953, which also lists 12 linked publications.

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 22 Jun 2023.