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Evaluation of the Effect of Reiki on Pain After Spinal Fusion: A Comparative, Randomized, Pilot Study
Led by Clinique Bizet · Updated on 2026-02-04
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research investigates patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery, specifically lumbar arthrodesis. It compares the effects of Reiki, an energy-based therapy, with conventional methods to relieve pain after surgery. The study aims to find out if Reiki can reduce pain, decrease the need for painkillers, and improve comfort during recovery. Participants receive Reiki or sham sessions lasting 30 minutes each, scheduled one week before surgery and again 15 days after surgery. Both groups continue to receive standard treatments including painkillers and kinesitherapy sessions. The study is randomized and uses a triple-blind design to compare the experimental Reiki treatment with a placebo sham treatment. During the study, pain levels will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale on Day 15. Participants will report daily pain intensity and painkiller use from Day 1 to Day 30. Quality of life, overall satisfaction, treatment response, and scar condition at the lumbar area will be evaluated up to Day 30. This careful monitoring helps researchers understand the impact of Reiki on post-surgical recovery and pain management.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Reiki on Pain After Spinal Fusion
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Subject aged 18 years or older
- Scheduled for lumbar fusion surgery involving up to 3 spinal levels
- Not currently participating in another clinical study
- Affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security scheme
You will not qualify if you...
- Neuropathic patient or 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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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - From 7 days before surgery to 15 days after surgery
Participants receive standard treatment including analgesic and kinesitherapy sessions plus either Reiki or sham 30-minute sessions on Day -7 before surgery and Day 15 after surgery.
2 treatment sessions
Duration - Up to 30 days after surgery
Participants report daily pain intensity and antalgic consumption from Day 1 to Day 30 and complete assessments of pain, scar condition, quality of life, and overall satisfaction up to Day 30.
Assessments at Day 15 and Day 30
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Clinique Bizet
Paris, France, 75016
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Research Team
B
Bouchra BENKESSOU, PM
G
georges ABI LAHOUD, Professeur
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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