RecruitingPhase 2NCT05979610

Using Reiki Therapy to Improve Symptoms Associated With Brachytherapy in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies

Reiki-Brachy: An Interventional Treatment Trial Using Reiki Therapy to Improve Symptoms Associated With Brachytherapy in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies


Sponsor

University of Utah

Enrollment

68 participants

Start Date

Oct 9, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this open label, randomized, controlled clinical trial is to assess the benefits of providing Reiki therapy to subjects receiving their first brachytherapy treatment for gynecological malignancies. Participants will either receive a session of Reiki therapy or usual care during the standard wait time between the placement of the brachytherapy device and brachytherapy treatment. Questionnaires will be administered at various time points on the day of the participant's first brachytherapy treatment as well as at the three month follow-up time point. Researchers will compare the intervention (Reiki therapy) and control (usual care) groups to assess the impact of the Reiki therapy on anxiety, pain, state anxiety, depression, and physiological measurements.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether Reiki therapy — a gentle, hands-on energy healing practice — helps reduce symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and fatigue in patients with gynaecological cancers (uterine, cervical, vaginal, or vulvar) who are receiving brachytherapy (internal radiation treatment). **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with a cancer of the uterus, cervix, vagina, or vulva - You are eligible to receive brachytherapy as an outpatient - You can read and understand English or Spanish - You are willing to be randomly assigned to either Reiki sessions or standard care **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have previously received brachytherapy for a gynaecological cancer - You have a medical, psychiatric, or cognitive condition that prevents you from participating fully or giving informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERReiki therapy

Reiki therapy is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan. It involves the transfer of energy from the Reiki practitioner to the recipient through the hands, with the goal of promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Below is a general outline of the process of Reiki therapy, which may vary slightly depending on the needs of the recipient: * The patient will be in a quiet clinic room lying in the supine position with calming music playing and aromatherapy if the patient chooses. * The Reiki therapist will place their hands on or near the recipient's body. The Reiki therapist may use a series of hand positions that correspond to different energy centers in the body. * During the treatment, the practitioner channels energy into the recipient's body through their hands. The patient may feel a sense of warmth, tingling, or relaxation. * The Reiki therapist may use different techniques, such as hand movements or visualization.


Locations(1)

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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