The Effect of Distance Reiki on Patient Reported Quality of Life, Correlated With Changes in Immune Repertoires Among Multiple Myeloma Patients: A Pilot Study REIKI

What's the purpose of this trial?

This research study is being done to determine if Distance Reiki therapy offers a quality of life benefit, and improves immunity compared to patients receiving Sham Distance Reiki therapy or no additional Reiki intervention.

This trial is currently open and accepting patients.

What will happen during the trial?

Reiki is a popular complementary medicine modality sought after by patients. This non- intrusive Japanese based therapy centers on the guiding of energy through a Reiki practitioner to the patient which facilitates innate healing by modulation of energy fields. Reiki is formally classified as biofield therapy by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).

Current research indicates that Reiki shows promise as a noninvasive healing tool for mind and body, particularly among patients with cancer. However, the data validating the effectiveness of Reiki integrated within a structured medical paradigm and the effect on cancer immunity remains unknown.

Given the clear demand for Reiki among cancer patients but skepticism within the medical community, this trial will aim to determine an objective patient reported quality of life (PRQoL) benefit by utilizing validated tools, in order to effectively implement Reiki into traditional medical practice.

Multiple myeloma patients are at high risk of serious illness from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic, and so distance Reiki will be carried out via video conferencing platform.

You may be able to join this trial if you:

The following criteria is a partial list of reasons why patients may be eligible to participate in this clinical trial. Further evaluation with a medical professional is required.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Patients with Multiple Myeloma within 6 months of their Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
* English Speaking
* Computer and internet access with video conferencing availability

Exclusion Criteria:

* Evidence of disease relapse at the post-transplant follow up visit
* Patient not returning to Mayo Clinic Rochester for subsequent post-transplant follow up

Additional Trial Information

Observational Trial

Enrollment: 30 patients (estimated)

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Rochester, MN

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