A Study to Evaluate Reiki Therapy as an Intervention in Hematology/Oncology Cancer Patients Hospitalized in an Inpatient Setting

Overview

About this study

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of offering and providing Reiki Therapy in hospitalized hematology/oncology cancer patients.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hospitalized hematology-oncology patients, age 18 – 80 years old.
  • Able to speak English and complete surveys.
  • Able to read, understand and sign inform consent.

 Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patient unwilling for reiki therapy.
  • Unable to give written consent.
  • Already having received or receiving other reiki treatment.
  • Pregnant women. (as verbalized by participant)/

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Brent Bauer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Publications

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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