Energy healing or meditation: new hope for knee pain?
NCT ID NCT05541718
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Reiki, a hands-off energy therapy, or mindfulness meditation can reduce pain and stiffness in people with knee osteoarthritis. 164 adults were randomly assigned to receive Reiki, sham Reiki, mindfulness meditation, or no treatment for four weekly sessions. Researchers measured changes in symptoms, depression, and anxiety to see if these mind-body approaches offer real relief.
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Reiki, sham Reiki, and mindfulness meditation
What this could lead to
If effective, these approaches could offer drug-free options for managing knee osteoarthritis pain and related mood symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with subjective outcomes. Results may not be generalizable, and placebo effects are common in pain studies.
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