REIKI IN TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS (REIKI TKA ) (NCT07442435) | Clinical Trial Compass
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REIKI IN TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS (REIKI TKA )
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-02-09
Plain-language summary
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly performed to improve mobility and quality of life in patients with degenerative joint diseases. However, severe postoperative pain, limited mobilization, and fluctuations in vital signs negatively affect recovery, particularly within the first 72 hours after surgery.
Reiki is a non-invasive complementary therapy aimed at enhancing the body's self-healing capacity through energy transfer. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of Reiki on postoperative pain, mobilization, and vital signs in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Reiki intervention group or a control group receiving routine postoperative care. Outcomes will be assessed using validated pain and mobility scales and objective vital sign measurements at the 24th, 48th, and 72nd postoperative hours.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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 years and older
* Undergoing elective (planned) primary total knee arthroplasty
* Not receiving general anesthesia
* Able to communicate effectively and understand the study protocol
* Hospitalized for two days following total knee arthroplasty
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Previous total knee arthroplasty or revision knee surgery
* Prior experience with Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, or other energy-based therapies
* Development of serious postoperative complications (e.g., bleeding, infection)
* Diagnosis of chronic pain syndrome (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain)
* Neuropsychiatric disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder
* Current use of psychotropic medications
* Regular use of opioids or corticosteroids
* Use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
* Major surgery or severe trauma within the past 6 months
* Admission to the intensive care unit postoperatively
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
1
Postoperative Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Before the first Reiki session and after Reiki sessions at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively.