Reiki for pain after back surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if Reiki, a gentle hands-on energy therapy, can help reduce pain after lumbar (lower back) surgery. It may offer a drug-free option to help you feel better during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for lower back surgery.
- You are not currently in another clinical study.
- You have health insurance or social security coverage.
- You do not have nerve pain, fibromyalgia, or a history of nerve problems.
- You have not had therapeutic touch, polarity therapy, or professional massage in the past 4 weeks.
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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