Effect of Second Level Reiki on Pain and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients
Official title: The Effect of Reiki Therapy on Pain Severity and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Follow-Up and Evaluation Study of First-Level Reiki Versus Second-Level Reiki Application
Run by Mersin University · NCT06519136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if 20-minute Reiki sessions over four days can help reduce pain and improve the quality of life for people on hemodialysis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 28 Years to 84 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mersin University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Çorum) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 28, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 14, 2024 |
| Registry record updated | December 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06519136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients over 65 years old who have previously received first-level Reiki and have a satisfactory cognitive assessment score.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not willing to participate, have cognitive impairments, or are undergoing other forms of dialysis or treatments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of 20-minute second-level Reiki sessions over four consecutive days on pain intensity and quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis. It employs a pre-test-post-test, double-blind, randomized controlled design, comparing outcomes between a Reiki group receiving actual treatment and a sham group receiving no real intervention. The study seeks to address the common and debilitating symptoms experienced by patients with end-stage renal disease, particularly focusing on pain management and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive complementary therapy to alleviate pain and enhance the quality of life for patients undergoing hemodialysis.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific application of second-level Reiki in this context may be novel, other studies have explored Reiki's benefits in various patient populations, showing promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who volunteered to participate in the research and received first level Reiki within the scope of the study titled "The effect of Reiki application on pain severity and quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment", * In patients over 65 years of age, patients with a Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) score of 24 points and above will be included in the sample. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not volunteer to participate in the research, * Deceased, * Changing the treatment center, * Starting to receive peritoneal dialysis treatment or having renal transplantation, * Using another complementary integrative therapy application, * In patients over 65 years of age, patients with an SMMT value below 24 will not be included in the sample.
Where it's running
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Sultan Çeçen
Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sultan Çeçen
- Email: sultancecen@hitit.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 364 223 15 61
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.