Reiki Therapy for symptom management
Full IRB Study Title:
Reiki Therapy for Symptom Management : A Feasibility Study in Young Children receiving Palliative Care
IRB Study ID: 160801
Reiki therapy is a light touch, non-invasive technique. The study looks at the effects of Reiki therapy on pain, heart rate, respiratory rate, stress, and quality of life in children ages 1 to 5. We hope to provide evidence that Reiki therapy is relaxing and beneficial for children and can improve their quality of life.
Study Sponsor:
The Ohio State University
Who May Qualify:
A child who is 1 to 5 years old and is receiving care through the Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center. The child should be expected to be in the hospital for at least 3 weeks.
Who Does NOT Qualify:
Children who are likely to be discharged from the hospital in the next 3 weeks, children who are critically ill, or children who will turn 6 years old during the six week study period.
Lead Investigator
Sarah Elizabeth Friebert, MD
Pediatric Palliative Care Physician; Sarah Elizabeth Friebert, M.D. Leadership Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care
Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care CenterPediatric Neuromuscular ClinicMitochondrial Center