Energy healing tested for back surgery pain relief
NCT ID NCT07062146
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether Reiki, a gentle energy-based therapy, can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after lumbar spinal fusion surgery. Sixty adults undergoing the procedure will receive either real Reiki or a sham session before and after surgery. The main goal is to see if Reiki improves pain scores and quality of life during recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Reiki (energy-based therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help manage pain after spinal surgery and reduce reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study (60 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Reiki's effects are hard to separate from placebo.
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Clinique Bizet
RECRUITINGParis, 75016, France
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