The Efficacy of Reiki in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Fibromyalgia
In brief
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Reiki in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM), a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and stiffness, often accompanied by sleep disturbance, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and psychological distress. Reiki is a form of energy medicine in which practitioners reportedly access universal life energy to heal patients, either by direct contact at specific hand positions or from a distance.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00051428
- Run by
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2003-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2005-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2006-08-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Fibromyalgia without concurrent medical conditions associated with chronic pain, such as diabetic neuropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, or severe degenerative joint disease
- Willing to undergo randomization and attend treatments regularly
- Willing to stay on a stable medical regimen during the entire 8-week trial and use only acetaminophen for breakthrough pain
- Live within a one-hour drive of the study site
You may not qualify if…
- Received Reiki or any other energy medicine (Therapeutic Touch, Qi Gong, SHEN Therapy, etc.)
- Pregnant
- Pending litigation or disability claim related to FM
Where it is running
- Univ of WA - CFS/FM Research Center — Seattle, Washington, United States
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