Reiki's effects on pain and sleep in diabetic neuropathy patients

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 study investigates the impact of second-level Reiki on pain severity and sleep quality in patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy. It employs a mixed-methods approach, combining a single-blind, randomized controlled design with both quantitative and qualitative assessments. Participants will be assigned to either a Reiki group, a Sham Reiki group, or a control group, with Reiki sessions conducted remotely for 20 minutes daily over four days. The study will also include in-depth interviews with selected participants to gather qualitative insights into their experiences.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Over 18 years of age
* No communication problems
* Communicating in Turkish
* No diagnosis of mental illness
* Willingness to participate in the study
* Being competent enough to answer forms and surveys
* VAS pain intensity 3 and above
* 4 Question Neuropathic Pain score 4 and above
* Not having received Reiki treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receiving a different illness and treatment during the therapy process
* Leaving Reiki practice
* Psychiatric illness
* Becoming a Reiki practitioner or instructor
* Cerebrovascular disease
* Receiving Reiki practice

Where it's running

• Kayseri City Hospital
  Kayseri, Kocasinan, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fatma G. BURKEV, PhD student
• Email: fatmaburkev@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 0352 315 77 00

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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.