Reiki for Tinnitus

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Waitlist Available

Led By Elizabeth Dinces, MD

Research Sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests if internet-based Reiki therapy can help people with tinnitus by balancing their body's energy to reduce stress and anxiety.

Eligible Conditions

Tinnitus

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Reported Tinnitus Relief

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Reiki RecipientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The Practitioner enters a gassho (two hands coming together at the heart) meditative state with the Distance Symbol. Reiji-ho - moving the joined hands until the thumbs touch the space between the brows. Going into a relaxed state by using a breathing technique. Say the person's name three times. Proceed with byosen (method using the sensitivity in the hands to treat those areas in need of Reiki) scanning technique. Chiryo (standard session visualizing all hand positions) for 5 minutes each: Jawbone-Back of the head-Throat-Lungs-Area of participant's concern-Stomach-Intestines-Kidneys-Spinal cord. At the end of the session, visualize towards the participant's feet to help integrate the healing. Visualize brushing the Biomagnetic field around the participant's body from head to feet. Inform the participant that the session has been completed. Include time to rest quietly for a few minutes. Encourage participant to sip water (if they prefer) and ask them about their experience.

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