What is Reiki studying for pain after lumbar surgery?

This trial is studying whether Reiki therapy, when added to standard care, can reduce pain and improve recovery after lumbar spine surgery. Researchers want to know if Reiki lowers pain levels, helps scar healing, reduces painkiller use, and increases patient satisfaction. The study is led by Clinique Bizet.

Who may be eligible for this lumbar surgery clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 years or older who are referred for lumbar surgery may be eligible. The study includes all genders and excludes those with neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, or recent professional massage therapy. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this lumbar surgery clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the study therapy and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. Personal travel and other expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

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Evaluating Reiki Therapy for Pain Reduction and Recovery Improvement After Lumbar Spine Surgery

Led by Clinique Bizet · Updated on 2026-07-24

Participants Needed

Research Sites

21 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether Reiki, a non-drug therapy, can reduce postoperative pain and improve recovery in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery. This randomized, double-blind study involves 60 participants split into two groups, comparing Reiki sessions alongside standard care to placebo Sham sessions. The study aims to assess pain levels, quality of life, scar healing, analgesic use, and overall satisfaction after surgery. Participants will receive standard postoperative care including pain medications and physical rehabilitation. One group will have two Reiki therapy sessions administered by a certified practitioner, while the other group receives two Sham sessions that mimic Reiki without actual energy transfer. These interventions occur once one week before surgery and once fifteen days after surgery, with the surgery and usual care continuing in parallel. Participants will complete pain evaluations daily and attend follow-up visits on days 15, 21 phone call, and 30 after surgery. Assessments include pain measurement using a Visual Analog Scale, scar healing evaluation, quality of life questionnaires, pain medication monitoring, and satisfaction surveys. Additional routine exams and consultations occur at the one-month follow-up, with unscheduled visits possible if needed. Overall participation spans from screening through one month post-surgery.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Evaluation of the Effect of Reiki on Pain After Lumbar Surgery

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Age 18 years or older
Referred for lumbar surgery
Not currently participating in another clinical study
Affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security scheme

You will not qualify if you...

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 protected by law under guardianship or trusteeship

Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Pre-Intervention Treatment

Duration - 1 week

Participants receive their first Reiki or Sham session one week before lumbar surgery.

1 visit (in-person)

Surgery and Postoperative Care

Duration - Approximately 4 weeks

Participants undergo lumbar spine surgery followed by standard postoperative care including analgesics and physical rehabilitation.

Multiple visits including discharge and follow-up

Second Treatment and Follow-up

Duration - Up to 30 days post-surgery

Participants receive a second Reiki or Sham session on day 15 post-surgery and complete pain, scar, and medication assessments. Additional follow-ups include phone calls and a final in-person visit with evaluations of pain, scar healing, quality of life, and satisfaction.

3 visits (2 in-person, 1 phone call)