This clinical trial studies the effect of Reiki therapy in improving moderate to severe disease symptoms including fatigue among patients with cancer. Reiki is a biofield therapy originating in Japan. Biofields are fields of information and/or energy that radiate from living beings. In Reiki therapy, a trained practitioner places their hands on or above the body of a receiver or themselves to generate a relaxation and healing response. Reiki therapy may be able to improve cancer-related symptoms for patients.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT06354049.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To examine the feasibility and acceptability of a trial of Reiki among patients with cancer and moderate-to-severe Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) symptom clusters receiving care at the University Connor Whole Health (UHCWH) Integrative Oncology Clinic.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To examine longitudinal changes in symptoms among participants receiving Reiki.
OUTLINE:
Patients undergo in-person Reiki sessions over 30-60 minutes each for a total of 6 sessions over 6-8 weeks.
After completion of study intervention, patients are followed up within 7 days.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typesupportive care
Lead OrganizationCase Comprehensive Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorSantosh Rao
