NCT07722117 Evaluation of the Effect of Reiki on Pain After Lumbar Surgery
| NCT ID | NCT07722117 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Clinique Bizet |
| Condition | The Lumbar Spine Surgical Intervention |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-10 with a primary completion date of 2028-01.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial (prospective, comparative, and randomized double-blind study) is to learn if Reiki (a non-pharmacological intervention), when used alongside standard care, can treat and reduce postoperative pain in patients recovering from lumbar surgery (60 participants total, divided into two groups of 30). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Reiki significantly reduce postoperative pain levels at day 15 (measured by a Visual Analog Scale) compared to a Sham (placebo) treatment? Does Reiki improve patient quality of life, enhance scar healing, lower daily analgesic consumption, and increase overall patient satisfaction compared to the Sham treatment? Researchers will compare Group A (30 patients receiving Reiki sessions alongside usual care) to Group B (30 patients receiving Sham/placebo sessions alongside usual care) to see if the Reiki group experiences lower pain levels, reduced need for painkillers, better healing, and higher overall satisfaction and quality of life. Participants will: * Receive standard postoperative care following their lumbar surgery. * Be randomly assigned to receive either two sessions of actual Reiki therapy or two sessions of a Sham (placebo) treatment. * Evaluate their daily pain levels using a Visual Analog Scale (EVA). * Complete follow-up assessments at specific intervals (Day 15, Day 21, and Day 30) to track pain levels, pain medication intake, scar healing (using a colorimetric scale), quality of life (via the SF-12 questionnaire), and overall satisfaction (via the Clinical Global Impression scale).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject aged 18 years or older. * Referred for a lumbar surgery. * Absence of participation in another clinical study. * Subject affiliated with a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme. Exclusion Criteria: * Neuropathic patient * Presence of neuropathic pain * Diagnosis of fibromyalgia * Received therapeutic touch, polarity therapy, or professional massage therapy in the past four weeks * Unable to undergo medical follow-up for the study * Adult subject protected by law, under guardianship or trusteeship
Contact & Investigator
Bouchra BENKESSOU Chef de projet Recherche Clinique
✉ b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr📞 +33 7 64 48 60 16
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07722117 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying The Lumbar Spine Surgical Intervention. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07722117 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07722117 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07722117 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Paris, France, Paris, France.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07722117 clinical trial?
NCT07722117 is sponsored by Clinique Bizet. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.