The Effect of Reiki Therapy in Pediatric Oncology Patients
NCT ID: NCT05698953
Last Updated: 2023-06-22
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
66 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-12-01
2023-03-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Reiki Group
Reiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days.
Reiki
Reiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days.
Placebo Group
Placebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days Placebo Reiki group is applied to the sham Reiki by an independent nurse during the same application period.
Placebo
Placebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days by an independent nurse during the same application period.
Control Group
No intervention is made in the control group. Standard care was used
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Reiki
Reiki is applied to the Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days.
Placebo
Placebo group is applied to the sham Reiki group for 20-30 minutes for three consecutive days by an independent nurse during the same application period.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Being between 5-7 years old
* Body temperature being within normal limits
* To have received at least 1 course of chemotherapy
* Absence of visual, auditory problems or mental retardation at a level that can fill the scales,
Exclusion Criteria
* Have received any energy and body-mind therapy (yoga, reiki, massage, meditation, healing touch) in the last six months
5 Years
7 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Yalova
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Duygu Demir
Research Assistant - PhD
Principal Investigators
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Duygu Demir, PhD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Birsen Mutlu, Assoc. Prof.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Locations
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University of Yalova
Yalova, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Miles P, True G. Reiki--review of a biofield therapy history, theory, practice, and research. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Mar-Apr;9(2):62-72.
Natale GW. Reconnecting to nursing through Reiki. Creat Nurs. 2010;16(4):171-6. doi: 10.1891/1078-4535.16.4.171.
Vitale A. An integrative review of Reiki touch therapy research. Holist Nurs Pract. 2007 Jul-Aug;21(4):167-79; quiz 180-1. doi: 10.1097/01.HNP.0000280927.83506.f6.
Thrane SE, Grossoehme DH, Tan A, Shaner V, Friebert S. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Reiki Intervention With Very Young Children Receiving Palliative Care. Nurs Res. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;70(6):469-474. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000540.
Thrane SE, Maurer SH, Danford CA. Feasibility and Acceptability of Reiki Therapy for Children Receiving Palliative Care in the Home. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2021 Feb 1;23(1):52-58. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000714.
Thrane SE, Williams E, Grossoehme DH, Friebert S. Reiki Therapy for Very Young Hospitalized Children Receiving Palliative Care. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Jan-Feb;39(1):15-29. doi: 10.1177/27527530211059435.
Charkhandeh M, Talib MA, Hunt CJ. The clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy and an alternative medicine approach in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents. Psychiatry Res. 2016 May 30;239:325-30. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.03.044. Epub 2016 Mar 30.
Radziewicz RM, Wright-Esber S, Zupancic J, Gargiulo D, Woodall P. Safety of Reiki Therapy for Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Holist Nurs Pract. 2018 Mar/Apr;32(2):63-70. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000251.
Zucchetti G, Candela F, Bottigelli C, Campione G, Parrinello A, Piu P, Vassallo E, Fagioli F. The Power of Reiki: Feasibility and Efficacy of Reducing Pain in Children With Cancer Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 Sep/Oct;36(5):361-368. doi: 10.1177/1043454219845879. Epub 2019 May 3.
Kocoglu F, Zincir H. The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea. Holist Nurs Pract. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;35(6):306-314. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000477.
Vitale AT, O'Connor PC. The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: a quasi-experimental pilot study. Holist Nurs Pract. 2006 Nov-Dec;20(6):263-72; quiz 273-4.
Whelan KM, Wishnia GS. Reiki therapy: the benefits to a nurse/Reiki practitioner. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Jul-Aug;17(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/00004650-200307000-00008.
Related Links
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The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Other Identifiers
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duygudemir
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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