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Study on Biomagnetic and Physiological Signals During Reiki Practice in Healthy Volunteers.
Sponsor: Anhembi Morumbi University
Summary
This study evaluates whether the practice of laying on of hands (Reiki) produces detectable biomagnetic and physiological modulations proximate to the human body in healthy volunteers. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1. Reiki Group: Certified Reiki practitioners perform non-contact hand placement approximately 5 cm above a magnetic sensor; 2. Grounded Sham Group: Certified Reiki practitioners perform the identical protocol wearing grounded stainless steel mesh gloves designed to drain superficial electromagnetic signals; 3. Lay Control Group: Individuals without training in Reiki mimic the physical hand positions for the same duration. Researchers record magnetic signal variations near the thoracic area (xiphoid process) alongside physiological parameters before, during, and after a 15-minute intervention period to assess whether biofield effects can be objectively distinguished from simulated touch and ambient electromagnetic artifacts.
Official title: Quantitative Evaluation of Physiological Signals During the Practice of Laying on of Hands.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2025-07-30
Completion Date
2030-12-30
Last Updated
2026-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Reiki Therapy
Non-contact laying on of hands performed by certified practitioners (Level II or higher) maintaining hands approximately 5 cm above the thoracic region/sensor for 15 minutes.
Grounded Sham Hand Placement
Simulated laying on of hands performed by certified Reiki practitioners wearing stainless steel mesh gloves connected to an independent external ground rod for 15 minutes.
Mock Hand Placement
Simulated laying on of hands performed by untrained lay volunteers mimicking identical physical hand positions and duration (15 minutes).
Locations (1)
Parque Tecnológico São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil