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HEAL-SLE: Holistic Energy for Alleviating Lupus Symptoms
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of Virtual Reiki therapy as a complementary treatment for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study also aims to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and adherence of integrating Virtual Reiki therapy within the healthcare system for patients with SLE. Participants receiving standard of care (SOC) treatment for SLE will continue SOC while receiving research-specific Virtual Reiki therapy once per week for 8 weeks. Each study session will be delivered remotely by a Certified Reiki Practitioner Level II or higher.
Official title: A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect and Feasibility of Virtual Reiki Therapy as a Complementary Treatment for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-10-15
Completion Date
2026-09-20
Last Updated
2025-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reiki Therapy
20-minute session once per week for 8 weeks via Webex. Each session will be delivered remotely by a Certified Reiki Practitioner Level II or higher.
Locations (1)
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States