Effect of Reiki Applied After Coronary Angiography on Pain and Comfort Level

NCT07193784 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AVCI-MERSİN-2025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 85
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Coronary Angiography

Keywords

coronary angiography; reiki; pain; comfort

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain level

  Pain intensity measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS, 0-10) via face-to-face interviews at the specified time points.

  Baseline (before intervention), 30 minutes after intervention, 2 hours after intervention, and prior to first mobilization (within 24 hours).

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Comfort level

  Baseline (before intervention), 30 minutes after intervention, 2 hours after intervention, and prior to first mobilization (within 24 hours).

Study Arms (3)

Reiki

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive a 30-minute Reiki session by a trained practitioner after coronary angiography. Pain and comfort are assessed at four time points.

Behavioral: Reiki

Sham reiki

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

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.

Behavioral: Sham reiki

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants receive standard post-angiography care without any Reiki or sham intervention. Pain and comfort are assessed at the same time points.

Interventions

Reiki BEHAVIORAL

Reiki therapy applied by trained practitioner for 30 minutes.

Reiki

Sham reiki BEHAVIORAL

Sham Reiki applied by same practitioner, mimicking Reiki without actual energy technique.

Sham reiki

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• Development of acute complications during or after coronary angiography (e.g., myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmia, embolism, bleeding at the intervention site, hematoma).
• Any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
• History of chronic pain or regular use of analgesics.
• Previous experience with Reiki or similar complementary therapies.
• Requirement for sedative or opioid analgesic use during the study period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mersin University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Mersin University Hospital

Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Therapeutic Touch

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Participants are blinded to their group allocation. Reiki and sham Reiki sessions are delivered in identical settings (duration, environment, body position, and practitioner interaction) to maintain blinding. Practitioners, who also serve as data collectors, are aware of the intervention type due to the nature of the technique. Statistical analysis will be performed by an independent researcher blinded to group allocation.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Abdullah Avcı, PhD, Principal Investigator, Nursing Services Coordinator, Mersin University Hospital

Model Details: Randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial with three arms (Reiki, sham Reiki, and control). Participants are allocated in a 1:1:1 ratio and receive only the intervention assigned to their group. No crossover between arms is planned.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 19, 2025
• First Posted: September 26, 2025
• Study Start: July 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2025
• Study Completion: November 30, 2025
• Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)