2006 The Effects of Reiki, a Complementary Alternative Medicine, on Depression and Anxiety in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Population
Research performed by M. Deborah Salach, Geriatric Care Manager, OACM, for San Francisco State University. To read the researcher's thesis click here.
2006 Effects of Reiki on Stress
Clinical trial sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Study start: January 2006
The purpose of this study is to determine whether physiological changes are induced during a Reiki session and whether a Reiki session affects responses to a subsequent acute stressor. Secondary research questions include assessing which benefits result from placebo, empathetic intentions, or unique abilities of "attuned" Reiki practitioners and assessing background characteristics of recipients that are associated with acceptance and responsiveness. To learn more click here
2005 Reiki/Energy Healing in Prostate Cancer
Clinical trial sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Study start: April 2005
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Reiki energy healing affects anxiety and disease progression in patients with localized prostate cancer who are candidates for radical prostatectomy. To learn more click here
2004 Solaris Centre Perth
The Solaris Centre in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, is working in collaboration with Professor Linda Kristjanson from Edith Cowan University to conduct and analyse our research results. Some 564 patients received 1,151 treatments between August 2002 and January 2004. 70.5 % of these patients identified themselves as having cancer and 55% of these have breast cancer.
Reiki, Aromatherapy and Pranic healing were the most used therapies. Their research shows significant improvements in Quality of Life outcomes and Symptom Control for cancer patients accessing supervised touch based complementary therapy treatments. This research is presently being prepared for publication. To read the current patient report click here
2003 The Efficacy of Reiki in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Clinical trial ponsored by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Study start: January 2003; Study completion: February 2005
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Reiki in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM), a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and stiffness, often accompanied by sleep disturbance, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and psychological distress. Reiki is a form of energy medicine in which practitioners reportedly access universal life energy to heal patients, either by direct contact at specific hand positions or from a distance. To learn more click here
2002 The Use of Reiki for Patients With Advanced AIDS
Trial sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Study start: March 2002; Study completion: September 2003
The purpose of this study will investigate the use of Reiki, an energy-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) intervention, as an approach to improve well-being for patients with advanced AIDS, and evaluate its effects on dimensions of well-being and quality of life. To learn more click here
2002 Effect of Reiki on symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
In 2002 the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Medway, Sittingbourne and an open minded GP from Dartford referred 13 patients to the Reiki Research Foundation for treatment. Each patient was seen for 1.5 hrs once a week for 12 weeks and the effects of Reiki treatment on symptoms such as pain, depression, lethargy, bowel and urinary disfunction etc were evaluated. This is a most informative link that would interest any Reiki practitioner working with sufferers from MS, and details research of the Reiki Research Foundation. It gives a detailed evaluation of the results following the treatment of a small group of MS patients with Reiki. To learn more click here
1998 Effects of Reiki on Painful Neuropathy and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Trial sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Study start: September 1998; Study completion: June 2004
The object of this study is to determine if Reiki will improve glycemic control and cardiac autonomic function diabetic patients with painful neuropathy. To learn more click here
