Clinical Trial

HEAL-SLE: Holistic Energy for Alleviating Lupus Symptoms

Study acronym: HEAL-SLE
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
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.
Protocol Amendment History 3 changes
critical Trial status changed: Not Yet Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-08-13
notable Primary completion pushed: 2026-03-31 -> 2026-10 2026-08-13
minor Completion pushed: 2026-09-20 -> 2026-10-31 2026-08-13
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07203157
Lead Sponsor NYU Langone Health
Collaborators: Daisy Foundation
Conditions Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-03-03
Primary Completion 2026-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-12