Internet-based Reiki for Tinnitus 2021

NCT04988399 | Withdrawn

• 1 other identifier: 2021-12737
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The objectives of the study will be 1) to develop and show the feasibility of an internet-based Reiki therapy as an intervention for tinnitus, 2) to deliver Reiki therapy for tinnitus as a potential treatment, 3) to maintain a meaningful cohort of participants over a 6-month protocol, and 4) to collect pilot data on the potential benefit of internet-based Reiki therapy on tinnitus-related quality of life. Patients will also be provided with information on other potential tinnitus therapies.

Conditions

Tinnitus

Keywords

Tinnitus; Reiki

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Reported Tinnitus Relief

  Change from baseline after Reiki treatment for tinnitus sufferers. Reduced stress in tinnitus sufferers seen as changes of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory or Tinnitus Functional Index. Maximum possible score = 250 if the respondent were to rate all 25 TFI items at the maximum value of 10.

  6 months

Study Arms (1)

Reiki Recipients

EXPERIMENTAL

The Practitioner enters a gassho (two hands coming together at the heart) meditative state with the Distance Symbol. Reiji-ho - moving the joined hands until the thumbs touch the space between the brows. Going into a relaxed state by using a breathing technique. Say the person's name three times. Proceed with byosen (method using the sensitivity in the hands to treat those areas in need of Reiki) scanning technique. Chiryo (standard session visualizing all hand positions) for 5 minutes each: Jawbone-Back of the head-Throat-Lungs-Area of participant's concern-Stomach-Intestines-Kidneys-Spinal cord. At the end of the session, visualize towards the participant's feet to help integrate the healing. Visualize brushing the Biomagnetic field around the participant's body from head to feet. Inform the participant that the session has been completed. Include time to rest quietly for a few minutes. Encourage participant to sip water (if they prefer) and ask them about their experience.

Other: Reiki

Interventions

Reiki OTHER

Reiki is a wellness practice of energy healing that began in Japan and is now practiced throughout the world. The principle of Reiki is that everything in the universe consists of energy including the human body, and deviations of this energy can lead to disease (Doğan 2018). Reiki does not have a religious doctrine and is accepted by people of all backgrounds and belief systems (McManus, 2017, p. 1056). Reiki is considered by practitioners to be a great tool for stress reduction and relaxation (International Association of Reiki Practitioners). Many people use Reiki for wellness. Reiki is not a cure for a disease or illness, but it may assist the body in creating an environment to facilitate healing. According to the Center for Reiki Research, Reiki is an effective approach for reducing pain, depression, and anxiety. Tinnitus is a pain percept, and it is likely Reiki may reduce pain and anxiety in patients with tinnitus.

Reiki Recipients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• English or Spanish speaking patients with unilateral or bilateral tinnitus

You may not qualify if:

• People under the age of 18
• People without internet access

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Montefiore Medical Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tinnitus

Interventions

Therapeutic Touch

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hearing Disorders; Ear Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Sensation Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Spiritual Therapies

Study Officials

• Elizabeth Dinces, MD

  Montefiore Medical Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 16, 2021
• First Posted: August 3, 2021
• Study Start: June 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 30, 2024
• Study Completion: July 31, 2024
• Last Updated: May 31, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)