Energy healing for crying babies: reiki tested in new study
NCT ID NCT07254520
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested whether Reiki therapy, a gentle hands-on energy technique, can reduce colic symptoms and crying in infants aged 3 weeks to 6 months. 44 babies were randomly assigned to receive two 20-30 minute Reiki sessions or no treatment. Researchers also measured whether Reiki helped mothers feel less fatigued and improved their quality of life.
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University of Yalova
Yalova, Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
Reiki therapy (a hands-on energy healing technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentle, non-drug option to ease colic symptoms and crying in infants, and help mothers feel less tired.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 44 infants. Results may not apply to all babies, and Reiki's effects are hard to measure objectively.
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