Reiki Research

Deepening our understanding of Reiki through research and enquiry.

Explore published studies and reviews examining Reiki and its role in wellbeing and care. This page brings together research findings, their limitations, and questions for further investigation.

Sonia Zadro - Is Reiki More Effective than a Placebo?(2022)

Sonia Zadro - Awareness and Use of Reiki, Reiki Research, Energy Healing, and Complementary Medicine amongst Australian Health Professionals and the Community (2022)

Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (2025)​

Real-world outcomes of reiki as an integrative supportive care intervention at a comprehensive cancer center in the MENA region (2026)

The effects of Reiki practice on breast cancer patients: a systematic review (2026)

Biofield Therapies Clinical Research Landscape: A Scoping Review and Interactive Evidence Map​​​

The Preclinical Effects and Mechanisms of Biofield Therapy on Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth and Metastasis (2026)​​​

The Science of Energy Healing | Biofield Research & Evidence

Investigating perceived stress and pain reduction following brief Reiki sessions in high-stress communities: an exploratory study (2025)

Investigating perceived stress and pain reduction following brief Reiki sessions in high-stress communities: an exploratory study (2025)

The therapeutic effect of Reiki therapy on fatigue intervention: A meta-analysis (2025)

Complementary therapies for chronic knee pain: A placebo-controlled RCT of Reiki and mindfulness (2025)

Reiki for decrease postmenopausal symptoms and depression: a randomized clinical trial (2025)

Effectiveness of Distant/Remote Blessing Treatment on Cognitive-motor Function: A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial (2025)

Effect of Reiki on Measures of Well-Being in Patients with Mental Health Diagnoses (2025)

Investigation of Non-Pharmacological Distant Energy Therapy in Adults with Self-Perceived Mental and Psychological Health Problems: Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial (2025)

Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (2025)​

Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (2025)​

“Reiki is love,
Love is wholeness,
Wholeness is balance,
Balance is well-being,
Well-being is freedom from disease.”

-- Mikao Usui