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Healing hands or placebo? trial tests energy therapy for midwife burnout

NCT ID NCT07691788

Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Therapeutic Touch, a gentle hands-on energy therapy, can lower burnout and boost psychological well-being in midwives. About 90 working midwives will be randomly assigned to receive real Therapeutic Touch, a sham version, or no treatment over four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in burnout and well-being using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Therapeutic Touch
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to reduce burnout and improve mental well-being for healthcare workers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. The sham group helps control for placebo effects, but results may not apply broadly. Therapeutic Touch is considered pseudoscience by many, and any benefits may be due to relaxation rather than energy-field manipulation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-65 years * Actively practicing midwifery in the field/clinic for at least one year * No prior energy therapy (Reiki, healing touch, Therapeutic Touch) * Literate and willing to volunteer for the study * Open to communication and cooperation Exclusion Criteria: * Currently being followed for a psychiatric diagnosis * Currently using antidepressant, anxiolytic, or sleep-regulating medication * Having touch sensitivity or a phobia-level aversion to being touched

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Professional Burnout, Psychological occupation-related stress disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Burnout, professional Psychological well-being

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital

    Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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