NCT06954506

The Effect of Reiki on Hopelessness Level

The Effect of Reiki on Hopelessness Level in Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment; Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 32 (actual)
• Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This quasi-experimental study aims to examine the effect of Reiki on the level of hopelessness in oncology patients. The study was conducted at İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital with 32 patients in both experimental and control groups. Patients performed Reiki daily for a week following each chemotherapy session for 4 cycles. Data were collected using the "Individual Information Form" and the "Beck Hopelessness Scale" through face-to-face and telephone interviews. Ethical approval was obtained, and data were analyzed using SPSS.

Detailed description

Reiki is considered a complementary and alternative therapy method that can be effective in coping with such emotional challenges and enhancing psychological well-being. It is thought that Reiki practices, by regulating the flow of energy and providing deep relaxation, can reduce individuals' levels of hopelessness and improve overall quality of life. This study will investigate the effect of Reiki practices on the levels of hopelessness in oncology patients.

Conditions

• Oncology Patients

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Reiki Group	Patients were informed about the application, and a Reiki application video prepared/selected by the researchers was shared with the patients. Patients were asked to perform Reiki every day for a week following each chemotherapy session for 4 cycles. A reminder message was sent to the patients the day before each cycle for the Reiki application. The level of hopelessness was reassessed at the end of each week.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-01
• Primary completion: 2025-03-31
• Completion: 2025-03-31
• First posted: 2025-05-01
• Last updated: 2025-05-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)