Long Term Effects of Reiki - A Study

A study on the long-term effects of energetic healing (Reiki) on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress. From a study listed on the website of PUB MED & The National Library of Medicine: The long-term effects of energetic healing were examined in an experimental design employing a 3 x 3 factorial MANOVA on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Hopelessness, and Perceived Stress scales. Forty-six participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: hands-on Reiki, distance Reiki, or distance Reiki placebo, and remained blind to treatment condition. Each participant received a 1 to 1.5 hour treatment each week for 6 weeks. Pretest data collected prior to treatment demonstrated no preexisting significant differences among groups Upon completion of treatment, there was a significant reduction in symptoms of psychological distress in treatment groups, using Reiki hands-on and Reiki long distance, as compared with controls. P < .05; Eta square ranging from .09-.18), and these differences continued to be present 1 year later P < .05; Eta square ranging from .12-.44). Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):42-8. Erratum in: Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jul-Aug;10(4):14. PMID: 15154152 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]