A Study to Determine the Effect of Distance Reiki on Patient Reported Quality of Life (PRQoL) and Immunity Among Multiple Myeloma Patients
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 20-007168
NCT ID: NCT04783038
About this study
This study aims to demonstrate acceptability and feasibility of the use of Distance Reiki therapy versus sham Reiki therapy among multiple myeloma patients.It also aims to determine if there is a minimal clinically meaningful improvement in various QOL domains (Physical, Social, Emotional), overall QOL with use of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-29) and Single Item Linear Analogue Scale (LASA) after Distance Reik. Lastly, it aims to analyze the effect of Distance Reiki on expansion of the immune repertoire by comparing immune repertoires at baseline and at the end of the study by using Mass spectrometry by CyTOF® and multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) sequencing of the T-cell receptors (TCRs) for assessment of immune repertoire diversity by iRepertoire®.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients (older than 18 years of age) with multiple myeloma at any disease stage.
- Continued care is administered at the Mayo Clinic Rochester.
- Access to a computer or electronic device that will allow for operation of the video conferencing platform Zoom® through EPIC electronic health record to enable the Distance Reiki session.
- English speaking.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals < 18 years of age.
- Lack of access to a computer or electronic device.
- Non-English speaking.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
Contact |
Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Martha Lacy, M.D. |
Open for enrollment |
Contact information:
Michelle Burtis CCRP
(507) 538-1301
burtis.michelle@mayo.edu
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