Reiki Breast Surgery QOL Project for Women Undergoing Breast Surgery

ConditionBreast Cancer
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-99
SponsorAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

About this trial

This pilot study will examine the impact of pre-operative Medical Reiki© on the psychosocial well-being and recovery of underserved women undergoing breast cancer surgery.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Ages 18-99

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Stage 0-III

Undergoing unilateral or bilateral mastectomy (with or without reconstruction) within 2 weeks of recruitment

English Speaking

Disqualifiers

Current, uncontrolled psychiatric co-morbidities

Pregnant women

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Medical Reiki
  • Sham Reiki

Treatment groups

32 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Lead sponsor

Medical Reiki Works, Inc

Collaborator