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New treatment option for Diabetic Neuropathy
Official title Effect of Reiki on Neuropathic Pain Severity and Sleep Quality in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06668623
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study is planned to be conducted in a mixed research design with quantitative and qualitative types. The quantitative phase of the study was planned as a single-blind, randomized controlled study with Reiki group, Sham Reiki group and control group designs in order to examine the effect of second-level (remote application) Reiki applied to patients with diabetic neuropathy for 20 minutes a day for four days on pain intensity, neuropathic pain intensity (DN4 Questionnaire) total scores and sleep quality.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Over 18 years of age
- No communication problems
- Communicating in Turkish
- No diagnosis of mental illness
- Willingness to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Receiving a different illness and treatment during the therapy process
- Leaving Reiki practice
- Psychiatric illness
- Becoming a Reiki practitioner or instructor
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Receiving Reiki practice
See the full eligibility criteria
- Over 18 years of age
- No communication problems
- Communicating in Turkish
- No diagnosis of mental illness
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Being competent enough to answer forms and surveys
- VAS pain intensity 3 and above
- 4 Question Neuropathic Pain score 4 and above
- Not having received Reiki treatment
- Receiving a different illness and treatment during the therapy process
- Leaving Reiki practice
- Psychiatric illness
- Becoming a Reiki practitioner or instructor
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Receiving Reiki practice
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kayseri, Kocasinan, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kayseri, Kocasinan, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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