Healing touch before surgery: reiki study aims to ease breast cancer recovery
NCT ID NCT06524895
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study is testing whether a gentle energy therapy called Medical Reiki, given before breast cancer surgery, can improve mood, reduce stress, and help with recovery. Researchers will enroll 32 women with early-stage breast cancer who are having a mastectomy. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and may improve quality of life.
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Montefiore Medical Center
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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