Evaluation of the Effect of Reiki on Pain After Spinal Fusion
Evaluation of the Effect of Reiki on Pain After Spinal Fusion: A Comparative, Randomized, Pilot Study
Clinique Bizet
60 participants
Sep 9, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study involves patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery (lumbar arthrodesis). It compares the effects of Reiki, an energy-based therapy, with conventional approaches to relieve postoperative pain. The goal is to determine whether this non-drug method can help reduce pain, limit the use of painkillers, and enhance patient comfort during recovery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- \- Subject aged 18 years or older;
- Referred for a lumbar fusion of up to 3 levels.
- Absence of participation in another clinical study.
- Subject affiliated with a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme
Exclusion Criteria6
- Neuropathic patient
- Presence of neuropathic pain
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- Received therapeutic touch, polarity therapy, or professional massage therapy in the past four weeks
- Unable to undergo medical follow-up for the study
- Adult subject protected by law, under guardianship or trusteeship
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Interventions
Reiki sessions for 30 minutes, on Day-7 before the surgery and on D15 after the surgery
Sham sessions for 30 minutes, on D-7 before the surgery and on D15 after the surgery,
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NCT07062146