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The purpose of this research is to investigate the delivery of Reiki to integrative oncology patients and assess its potential for improving cancer-related symptoms in this population.


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Reiki is a biofield therapy originating in Japan, in which a trained practitioner places their hands on or above the body of a receiver or themselves to generate a relaxation and healing response. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses report Reiki to be effective for improving psychological and physical health symptoms. With respect to adults with cancer, Reiki has been shown to improve participants' relaxation, pain, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, stress, and wellbeing/quality of life compared to care as usual. However, one study showed no improvement in comfort and wellbeing in those receiving Reiki compared to sham Reiki control, but those receiving Reiki reported improvements above usual care. ;


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NCT number NCT06354049
Study type Interventional
Source Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Contact Santosh Rao, MD
Phone 858-945-2446
Email Santosh.Rao@UHhospitals.org
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date July 30, 2024
Completion date March 31, 2025

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