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Healing from home: virtual reiki tested for lupus pain relief

NCT ID NCT07203157

Symptom relief Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult aged 18 and older at the time of informed consent 2. Diagnosed with SLE (based on 2019 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/ European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria) 3. Currently receiving SOC treatment for SLE at NYU Langone Orthopedic Center 4. Able and willing to provide consent and participate in 8 weekly virtual Reiki sessions 5. Has access to reliable internet, have an active email address, and able to utilize WebEx 6. Able to read, speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under 18 years of age 2. Patients experiencing severe disease activity requiring hospitalization at time of screening 3. Unable to read, speak and understand English 4. No access to internet 5. Not willing to participate in weekly virtual Reiki sessions 6. Currently enrolled in another interventional clinical trial

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Systemic lupus erythematosus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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