Effect of Reiki Applied After Coronary Angiography on Pain and Comfort Level

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Coronary Angiography

• Registration Number: NCT07193784
• Lead Sponsor: Mersin University

Brief Summary

Coronary angiography is an invasive imaging technique that directly visualizes the anatomical structure of the coronary arteries and is considered the gold standard for diagnosing significant coronary artery disease. In the post-coronary angiography period, alleviating pain and enhancing patient comfort are important goals of clinical care. Reiki is an energy-based complementary therapy aimed at supporting the body's natural healing processes and promoting relaxation. Among non-pharmacological interventions, Reiki-a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and meaning universal life energy-is a safe, cost-effective, and easily applicable method. Studies have shown that Reiki is effective in reducing pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, as well as in improving comfort and holistic well-being. This study was designed to examine the effects of Reiki therapy administered after coronary angiography on patients' levels of pain and comfort.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-07-25
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-19
• Status Verified: 2025-09
• Primary Completion: 2025-09
• Study Completion: 2025-09-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-09-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-09-25
• Study First Posted: 2025-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 18-80 years.
• Undergoing coronary angiography for the first time.
• No additional interventions (e.g., stent placement) performed during angiography.
• Coronary angiography performed via femoral artery.
• Elective (non-emergency) coronary angiography.
• No prior experience with Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, or other energy therapies.
• Able to understand and speak Turkish.
• Open to communication and able to participate in face-to-face interviews.

Exclusion Criteria

• Development of acute complications during or after coronary angiography (e.g., myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmia, embolism, bleeding at the intervention site, hematoma).
• Any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
• History of chronic pain or regular use of analgesics.
• Previous experience with Reiki or similar complementary therapies.
• Requirement for sedative or opioid analgesic use during the study period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain level	Baseline (before intervention), 30 minutes after intervention, 2 hours after intervention, and prior to first mobilization (within 24 hours).	Pain intensity measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS, 0-10) via face-to-face interviews at the specified time points.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comfort level	Baseline (before intervention), 30 minutes after intervention, 2 hours after intervention, and prior to first mobilization (within 24 hours).	Comfort level was assessed using the "General Comfort Scale Short Form" through face-to-face interviews at the same locations.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mersin University Hospital; Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)