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Effects of Reiki in clinical practice: A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
Myeong Soo Lee, Max H. Pittler, Edzard Ernst · 2008 · International Journal of Clinical Practice, 62(6), 947-954
Spiritual Evidence Map/Last updated May 10, 2026/Claims v1.0.0-provisional/Sources v1.0.0/Scores provisional
Summary
Systematic review of randomized Reiki trials, concluding that evidence was insufficient to support Reiki as an effective treatment beyond placebo and nonspecific effects.
Why it matters here
Core controlled-evidence source for separating possible relaxation/attention benefits from the unproven claim of transmitted healing energy.