NCT07442435 REIKI IN TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS (REIKI TKA )
| NCT ID | NCT07442435 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University |
| Condition | Total Knee Arthroplasty (Postoperative Pain) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-09 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09 |
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 90 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.
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Brief 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.
Eligibility Criteria
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07442435 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Total Knee Arthroplasty (Postoperative Pain). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07442435 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07442435 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fetihbisgin@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07442435 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Sinop, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07442435 clinical trial?
NCT07442435 is sponsored by Ondokuz Mayıs University. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.