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Effect of Reiki on Neuropathic Pain Severity and Sleep Quality in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy
Led by TC Erciyes University · Updated on 2025-02-14
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of second-level (remote) Reiki on pain intensity, neuropathic pain, and sleep quality in patients with diabetic neuropathy. This study uses a mixed research design including a single-blind randomized controlled trial with three groups: Reiki, Sham Reiki, and a control group. The purpose is to determine if daily 20-minute remote Reiki sessions for four days can reduce pain and improve sleep in this patient group. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups. The Reiki group receives remote Reiki sessions once daily for 20 minutes over four days by a trained researcher. The Sham Reiki group receives a similar remote application by a nurse without Reiki training. The control group continues their normal treatments without any intervention for four weeks. No changes are made to participants' standard care during the study. Participants will have pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale before the study and one week after treatment. Neuropathic pain intensity will be assessed with the DN4 Questionnaire, and sleep quality will also be evaluated. Additionally, a qualitative study will interview a subset of participants from Reiki and Sham Reiki groups one week after treatment. The total participation includes initial treatment days plus follow-up assessments to monitor outcomes and experiences.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Reiki on Neuropathic Pain Severity and Sleep Quality in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over 18 years of age
- Able to communicate in Turkish and answer forms and surveys
- No communication problems
- No diagnosis of mental illness
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain intensity of 3 or above
- Neuropathic pain score of 4 or above on the DN4 Questionnaire
- Have not previously received Reiki treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Receiving treatment for a different illness during the therapy process
- Leaving Reiki practice during the study
- Having a psychiatric illness
- Becoming a Reiki practitioner or instructor
- Having cerebrovascular disease
- Currently receiving Reiki practice
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 days
Participants receive remote Reiki or Sham Reiki application once a day for 20 minutes over four days. Participants in the control group continue their normal treatments without additional intervention.
4 remote sessions
Duration - 1 week
Participants are assessed for changes in pain intensity and sleep quality one week after the treatment period.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kayseri City Hospital
Kayseri, Kocasinan, Turkey (Türkiye), 38010
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Research Team
F
Fatma G. BURKEV, PhD student
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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