Effect of Reiki Applied After Coronary Angiography on Pain and Comfort Level (NCT07193784) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Reiki Applied After Coronary Angiography on Pain and Comfort Level
Turkey (Türkiye)85 participantsStarted 2025-07-15
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pain level
Timeframe: Baseline (before intervention), 30 minutes after intervention, 2 hours after intervention, and prior to first mobilization (within 24 hours).