Reiki therapy for women recovering from cesarean sections
The Effect of Reiki Applied to Women Who Have Been Hospitalized by Cesarean During the Hospitalization Process on Anxiety, Depression, Comfort and Breastfeeding
This study tests if Reiki therapy can help women feel less anxious and more comfortable while recovering from cesarean sections.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun) |
| Trial ID | NCT06437769 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of Reiki therapy on women who have undergone cesarean sections during their hospitalization. A total of 70 participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving 30 minutes of Reiki therapy or a control group. The study aims to assess changes in anxiety, depression, comfort levels, and breastfeeding outcomes using validated scales. Data will be collected in a postoperative setting at Ondokuz Mayıs University in Turkey from June to October 2024.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women over 18 years old who have undergone a cesarean section and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnosed psychiatric illnesses or those who have given birth normally will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery experiences for women post-cesarean by reducing anxiety and improving comfort and breastfeeding outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While Reiki therapy has been explored in various contexts, this specific application in post-cesarean recovery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * volunteering * be over 18 years old * Not having a diagnosed psychiatric disease * no communication problems * No drug sensitivity or allergy * women who have had a cesarean section Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosed psychiatric illness * no communication problems * Being under 18 years of age * not volunteering to participate in the research * drug sensitivity and allergy * women who gave birth normally
Where this trial is running
Samsun
- Ondokuz Mayis University — Samsun, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sümeyye BAL, Ph.D. — Ondokuz Mayıs University
- Study coordinator: Sümeyye BAL, Ph.D
- Email: sumeyyebal@gmail.com
- Phone: 05434276696
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.