Effect of Reiki Applied After Coronary Angiography on Pain and Comfort Level: A Randomized Single-blind Placebo-controlled Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Coronary angiography is an invasive imaging technique that directly visualizes the anatomical structure of the coronary arteries and is considered the gold standard for diagnosing significant coronary artery disease. In the post-coronary angiography period, alleviating pain and enhancing patient comfort are important goals of clinical care. Reiki is an energy-based complementary therapy aimed at supporting the body's natural healing processes and promoting relaxation. Among non-pharmacological interventions, Reiki-a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and meaning universal life energy-is a safe, cost-effective, and easily applicable method. Studies have shown that Reiki is effective in reducing pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, as well as in improving comfort and holistic well-being. This study was designed to examine the effects of Reiki therapy administered after coronary angiography on patients' levels of pain and comfort.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Adults aged 18-80 years.

• Undergoing coronary angiography for the first time.

• No additional interventions (e.g., stent placement) performed during angiography.

• Coronary angiography performed via femoral artery.

• Elective (non-emergency) coronary angiography.

• No prior experience with Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, or other energy therapies.

• Able to understand and speak Turkish.

• Open to communication and able to participate in face-to-face interviews.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Mersin University Hospital
RECRUITING
Mersin
Contact Information
Primary
Abdullah Avcı, PhD
abdullahavci@mersin.edu.tr
+903242410000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-07-25
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-09
Participants
Target number of participants: 90
Treatments
Experimental: Reiki
Participants receive a 30-minute Reiki session by a trained practitioner after coronary angiography. Pain and comfort are assessed at four time points.
Placebo_comparator: Sham reiki
Participants receive a 30-minute sham Reiki session mimicking Reiki hand positions without actual energy intervention. Pain and comfort are assessed at the same time points.
No_intervention: Control
Participants receive standard post-angiography care without any Reiki or sham intervention. Pain and comfort are assessed at the same time points.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Mersin University

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