Reiki for cancer fatigue: a new supportive therapy under study
NCT ID NCT07581080
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Reiki, a gentle hands-on relaxation therapy, can help adults with cancer who feel very tired from immunotherapy. Twelve participants will either receive six weekly Reiki sessions right away or after a waiting period. Researchers will measure changes in fatigue, pain, and stress, and also check if offering Reiki in a hospital setting is practical.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 12 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be greater than 18 years of age. * Currently diagnosed with cancer. * Actively receiving immunotherapy treatment with ICI (PD1 or -PD-L1 inhibitor (single-agent immunotherapy or immunotherapy in combination with other agents; also including the use of steroids if applicable) * Report clinically significant fatigue over the past 7 days. * Able to travel to the study site to receive Reiki treatments once a week. * Understanding and willing to complete all study procedures. * Capable of giving written informed consent. * Proficient ability to speak, read, and write in English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals currently receiving or received Reiki treatment in the past 30 days * Currently diagnosed with a severe psychiatric illness (i.e. schizophrenia, dementia, major depression with suicidal ideations) * Currently pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study timeframe
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCI Health
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
RECRUITINGIrvine, California, 92617, United States
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