Reiki for nerve pain and sleep in diabetic neuropathy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if Reiki, a gentle hands-on energy therapy, can reduce nerve pain and improve sleep in people with diabetic neuropathy. It may offer a non-drug option for managing symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Are over 18 years old
- Can communicate in Turkish
- Have no mental health diagnosis
- Have nerve pain from diabetes with a pain score of at least 3 out of 10
- Have a neuropathic pain questionnaire score of 4 or higher
- Have not received Reiki treatment before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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