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Reiki After Bariatric Surgery
Sponsor: TC Erciyes University
Summary
The aim of this clinical trial was to determine whether Reiki administered to patients after bariatric surgery reduced abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, and pain severity, and improved their comfort levels. The primary research questions were as follows: Does Reiki reduce abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, and pain severity? Does Reiki improve patient comfort? The researchers compared Reiki with sham Reiki (a procedure designed to resemble Reiki) and routine care. Seventy-five patients were assigned to one of the three groups using stratified randomization according to age and sex. Participants: For three days after bariatric surgery, participants received one session of Reiki, one session of sham Reiki, or routine care and completed questionnaires assessing abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, pain, and comfort.
Official title: The Effect of Reiki on Abdominal Distension, Nausea-Vomiting, Pain Severity and Comfort Level in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2025-11-01
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2026-10-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
reiki
Participants received a single 25-30-minute Level 1 Reiki session targeting nine specific areas of the body. The session was conducted four hours after analgesic administration following bariatric surgery by a researcher who had received Reiki attunement, in accordance with the study protocol.
Sham Reiki
Sham Reiki in addition to routine care, participants received a 25-30-minute sham Reiki session targeting nine specific areas of the body, administered four hours after analgesic administration following bariatric surgery. In accordance with the study protocol, the session was conducted by Interviewer 2, who had not received Reiki training.
Locations (1)
Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)