Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Reiki Therapy to Improve Key Symptoms in Integrative Oncology Clinic (REIKI)

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Reiki Therapy to Improve Key Symptoms in Integrative Oncology Clinic (REIKI)

Official Title: Reiki Therapy to Improve Key Symptoms in Integrative Oncology Clinic (REIKI)

Study ID: NCT06354049

Conditions

Cancer Pain

Oncology Pain

Interventions

Reiki

Study Description

Brief Summary: 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.

Detailed Description: 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.