Reiki may ease pain and anxiety after colorectal surgery, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT07175558

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether Reiki, a gentle touch therapy, can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve recovery in 64 patients who had colorectal cancer surgery. Patients received Reiki sessions after surgery, and researchers measured their pain, anxiety levels, and vital signs. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can help patients feel better and recover more smoothly.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Reiki (touch therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help patients feel less pain and anxiety after colorectal cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Reiki is a complementary therapy and not a substitute for standard medical care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLORECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34440, Turkey (Türkiye)

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