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Reiki Therapy for Gynecological Cancer (Reiki-Brachy Trial)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Lindsay Burt, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study the effects of Reiki therapy on people receiving radiation therapy for gynecological cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with certain gynecological cancers (endometrium, cervix, vagina, or vulva) who are about to receive their first brachytherapy as an outpatient. Participants must understand English/Spanish and be willing to sign consent forms. Those with prior brachytherapy or conditions affecting study compliance cannot join.
What is being tested?
The study tests if Reiki therapy can improve the well-being of patients during the wait time between device placement and brachytherapy treatment for gynecological cancers. It compares outcomes like anxiety and pain in those receiving Reiki versus usual care before and three months after treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Reiki therapy is a non-invasive technique involving therapeutic touch, so it typically does not have physical side effects. However, emotional or psychological responses vary by individual.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Comparison between the treatment groups of the change in anxiety from Assessment 1 to Assessment 3 as measured by the 6-item Spielberger State Anxiety Scale.
Secondary study objectives
Comparison between the treatment groups of the change in anxiety from Assessment 1 to Assessment 3 as measured by the Visual Analog Scale - Pain.
Comparison between the treatment groups of the change in anxiety from Assessment 2 to Assessment 3 as measured by the 6-item Spielberger State Anxiety Scale.
Comparison between the treatment groups of the change in pain from Assessment 1 to Assessment 3 as measured by the Visual Analog Scale - Pain.
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Reiki TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to Arm 1 will receive a session of Reiki therapy during the standard wait time between the placement of the brachytherapy device and their first brachytherapy treatment.
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the standard of care control arm will be asked to remain in a clinic room during the standard waiting period between the placement of the brachytherapy device and the start of brachytherapy treatment. Participants may participate in any activity other than Reiki therapy during this time. Participants may be accompanied by a family member or friend.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of UtahLead Sponsor
1,139 Previous Clinical Trials
1,697,292 Total Patients Enrolled
Lindsay Burt, MDPrincipal InvestigatorHuntsman Cancer Institute/ University of Utah
1 Previous Clinical Trials
30 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Reiki Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05979610 — Phase 2
Gynecologic Neoplasms Research Study Groups: Reiki Therapy, Standard of Care
Gynecologic Neoplasms Clinical Trial 2023: Reiki Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05979610 — Phase 2
Reiki Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05979610 — Phase 2
~35 spots leftby Feb 2026