Reiki + Mindfulness Meditation for Knee Osteoarthritis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of Utah

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study will be a single-site, four-arm, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Knee osteoarthritis patients (N=164) will be randomized to Reiki, Sham Reiki (placebo control), mindfulness meditation (active control), or a waitlist control condition. The three active interventions will be applied for 20 minutes, once a week, for four consecutive weeks in a university laboratory setting.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with knee osteoarthritis who haven't had a knee replacement in the past year and don't have cognitive impairments. Participants should not be using any energy therapies, must speak English, and report moderate pain levels.

Inclusion Criteria

My average pain score is 2 or more.

I have osteoarthritis in one or both of my knees.

Ability to read, understand, and speak English

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

Have cognitive impairment as determined by clinical interview

I had knee replacement surgery in the last year.

Participant Groups

The study tests Reiki, Sham Reiki (a placebo), and Mindfulness Meditation to manage knee osteoarthritis pain. It's a four-week treatment given once weekly at a university lab, with participants randomly assigned to one of these methods or placed on a waitlist.

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: ReikiExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Mindfulness MeditationActive Control1 Intervention

Group III: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Group IV: Sham ReikiPlacebo Group1 Intervention