The Effects of Energy Healing in Fibromyalgia

Part of paid clinical trials in Irvine, California.

Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Study ID
NCT06552728
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Fibromyalgia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Energy Healing — OTHER
    EH derives from the theory that by using the body's biological energy, there can be a therapeutic effect that guides the patient towards a homeostatic state. Preliminary data in chronic pain patients, suggests that EH, delivered by an experienced practitioner, is able to reduce self-reported pain symptoms within minutes. Effects lasting for weeks to months have also been anecdotally reported. For patients with pain, this can result in a reduction of symptoms. Participants will also be presented with sham EH as a control.

Study Details

This study aims to study the clinical effects of Energy Healing using fMRI and determine its application to Fibromyalgia patients. We also want to find out how active Energy Healing compares to sham Energy Healing in terms of brain connectivity and pain interference scores.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 3, 2024
Status verified
Sep 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
May 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
25 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Fibromyalgia participants - Energy Healing Intervention
    Female Fibromyalgia patients ages 18-75 who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria as stated in the IRB approved study protocol.

Primary Outcome Measure

Neural connectivity [ Time Frame: Pre screening, Baseline, Intervention, 3- and 6-month follow ups Post-treatment ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of California at IrvineIrvineCalifornia92617
Richard Harris, PhD
[email protected]
(949) 824-7000

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