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NCT00051428 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
The Efficacy of Reiki in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT00051428: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
NCT00051428 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, above the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (67% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00051428, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Reiki in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM), a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and stiffness, often accompanied by sleep disturbance, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and psychological distress. Reiki is a form of energy medicine in which practitioners reportedly access universal life energy to heal patients, either by direct contact at specific hand positions or from a distance.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Reiki (distant and direct-contact)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2003-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2005-02 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT00051428 record still lists
NCT00051428 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (67% higher).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Reiki (distant and direct-contact) is the first listed.
NCT00051428 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00051428 about?
NCT00051428 is a clinical study titled "The Efficacy of Reiki in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia". The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Reiki in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM), a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and stiffness, often accompanied by sleep disturbance, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and psychological distress. Reiki is a form of...
What is the current status of trial NCT00051428?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2003-01. Estimated completion is 2005-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00051428?
The interventions under investigation include: Reiki (distant and direct-contact) (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00051428?
This trial is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00051428's enrollment target sits among peer trials
100 546th of 2000 higher than 1,411 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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