What is Reiki studying for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty?

This study is investigating how Reiki therapy might affect postoperative pain, mobility, and vital signs in patients after total knee arthroplasty. Researchers want to see if adding Reiki to usual care can help improve recovery during the first 72 hours after surgery. The study is sponsored by Ondokuz Mayıs University.

Who may be eligible for this total knee arthroplasty clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 years or older undergoing planned primary total knee arthroplasty may be eligible. Both men and women can participate. Important criteria include not having general anesthesia, being able to understand the study, and staying hospitalized for two days after surgery. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this total knee arthroplasty clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the study procedure and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. Personal expenses like travel may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants should plan accordingly.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID07442435

The Effect of Reiki Practice on Postoperative Pain, Mobilization, and Vital Signs in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty A Randomized Controlled Trial

Led by Ondokuz Mayıs University · Updated on 2026-03-02

Participants Needed

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Total knee arthroplasty TKA is a common surgery to help patients with advanced joint diseases improve mobility and quality of life. However, patients often face severe pain, limited movement, and changes in vital signs within the first 72 hours after surgery, which can slow recovery. This trial evaluates Reiki, a gentle, non-invasive therapy aimed at supporting the bodys natural healing by transferring energy, to see if it can reduce pain, improve movement, and stabilize vital signs after TKA. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups a Reiki therapy group or a control group receiving standard postoperative care. The Reiki group will receive three Reiki sessions at 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery, each lasting 30 to 45 minutes and delivered by a certified practitioner. Reiki is applied through gentle touch or hands held slightly above specific energy points on the body, including seven main centers and the knee and foot areas. The control group will receive routine care without Reiki. During the study, pain levels, mobility, and vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels will be measured before and after each Reiki session at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-surgery. Researchers will also track the amount and timing of pain medication used by participants. The study aims to provide detailed information on how Reiki may support recovery after knee replacement surgery. Participation lasts for the first three days after surgery, with assessments conducted at specific intervals.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

REIKI IN TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS (REIKI TKA )

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Adults aged 18 years and older
Undergoing elective primary total knee arthroplasty
Not receiving general anesthesia
Able to communicate effectively and understand the study protocol
Hospitalized for two days following total knee arthroplasty

You will not qualify if you...

Refusal to participate in the study
Previous total knee arthroplasty or revision knee surgery
Prior experience with Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, or other energy-based therapies
Development of serious postoperative complications such as bleeding or infection
Diagnosis of chronic pain syndrome like fibromyalgia or chronic low back pain
Neuropsychiatric disorders including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder
Current use of psychotropic medications
Regular use of opioids or corticosteroids
Use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
Major surgery or severe trauma within the past 6 months
Admission to the intensive care unit after surgery

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