Reiki vs sham after lumbar surgery to see if pain improves

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial compares Reiki plus usual postoperative care to sham Reiki plus usual care in adults undergoing lumbar surgery. It is prospective, randomized, and double-blind, with 60 participants divided 30 per group. The study uses a Visual Analog Scale for pain at day 15 and also looks at quality of life, scar healing, analgesic use, and overall satisfaction. All participants receive standard postoperative analgesics and physical rehabilitation, while the only difference is the active Reiki vs sham sessions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject aged 18 years or older.
* Referred for a lumbar surgery.
* Absence of participation in another clinical study.
* Subject affiliated with a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neuropathic patient
* Presence of neuropathic pain
* Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
* Received therapeutic touch, polarity therapy, or professional massage therapy in the past four weeks
* Unable to undergo medical follow-up for the study
* Adult subject protected by law, under guardianship or trusteeship

Where it's running

• Benkessou
  Paris, France Recruiting
• Bizet Clinic
  Paris, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bouchra BENKESSOU Chef de projet Recherche Clinique
• Email: b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr
• Phone: +33 7 64 48 60 16

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.