Virtual Reiki Therapy for Lupus

(HEAL-SLE Trial)

Overseen By Kathleen Zavotsky

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

Must be taking: Standard of care

Disqualifiers: Severe disease, Other trial, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 8

Duration: 8 weeks

20 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

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.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Monica Gamez-Perez, RN, BSN

Principal Investigator

NYU Langone Health

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as Lupus, who are currently receiving standard of care treatments. Participants must be willing to receive Virtual Reiki therapy remotely once a week for 8 weeks from a certified practitioner.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

Diagnosed with SLE based on 2019 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/ European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria

Has access to reliable internet, have an active email address, and able to utilize WebEx

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to read, speak and understand English

No access to internet

Currently enrolled in another interventional clinical trial

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive Virtual Reiki therapy once per week for 8 weeks while continuing standard of care treatment for SLE

8 weeks

8 visits (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Virtual Reiki Therapy

Trial Overview The HEAL-SLE study is testing the effectiveness and practicality of adding Virtual Reiki Therapy to existing treatment plans for Lupus patients. The therapy sessions will be conducted online by qualified Reiki practitioners over two months.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Virtual Reiki Therapy Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

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.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

NYU Langone Health

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,431

Recruited

838,000+

Daisy Foundation

Collaborator

Trials

4

Recruited

260+