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New treatment option for Multiple Sclerosis
Official title Effects of Reiki and Self-Acupressure Applications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07083856
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Reiki, the subject of our research, is a complementary medicine practice within energy approaches. Discovered in Sanskrit texts by Dr.
- Time commitment: about 10 years
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 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients who are willing to participate
- Patients who have no communication problems
- Patients who are 18 years of age or older
- Patients who live in the center
- Patients who have no scratches or deformities in the treatment area
You likely can't join if
- Patients who smoke, use substances, or use tranquilizers
- Have dyspnea
- Have anemia
- Have diabetes
- Have received corticosteroid treatment in the last three months
- Have had an MS attack in the last three months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients who are willing to participate
- Patients who have no communication problems
- Patients who are 18 years of age or older
- Patients who live in the center
- Patients who have no scratches or deformities in the treatment area
- Patients who do not smoke, use drugs, or use tranquilizers, and are not pregnant
- Patients who have been receiving MS treatment for more than three months
- Patients who smoke, use substances, or use tranquilizers
- Have dyspnea
- Have anemia
- Have diabetes
- Have received corticosteroid treatment in the last three months
- Have had an MS attack in the last three months
- Have an autoimmune disease other than multiple sclerosis
- Have signs of infection
- Have a thyroid problem
- Are taking psychostimulant medications
- Have anxiety or depression detected in outpatient clinic screenings
- Refuse to participate in the study
- Have another known neurological system disease (dementia, Alzheimer's, etc.)
- Have a communication barrier will not be included in the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Muğla, Fethi̇ye, 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 study runs about 10 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Muğla, Fethi̇ye, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.