Reiki during cancer treatment: a new way to ease anxiety?
NCT ID NCT05979610
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether Reiki therapy can reduce anxiety and pain in people receiving brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers. 70 participants will either receive Reiki or standard care during their treatment. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, pain, and mood using questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Reiki therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial, so results may not apply to everyone. Reiki is a complementary therapy and may not work for all patients.
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Huntsman Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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