Healing from home: virtual reiki tested for lupus pain relief
NCT ID NCT07203157
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test whether virtual Reiki therapy can reduce pain and improve well-being in people with lupus. Twenty adults with lupus will receive 20-minute Reiki sessions once a week for 8 weeks, delivered remotely by a certified practitioner. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels and see if patients find the virtual sessions helpful and easy to stick with.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual Reiki therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentle, drug-free way to help manage pain and stress for people with lupus.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Reiki is not proven to treat the disease itself, and benefits may be due to relaxation rather than the therapy.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States