Biofield Therapy for People with Cancer and their Caregivers

Summary

Bio-field therapies (e.g. reiki, healing touch) work with one’s physical and energetic bodies to support wellbeing.

This first of its kind study will explore whether a 1 on 1 bio-field energetic therapy improves psychosocial health and pain in persons experiencing cancer.

Participants will experience three, 1-hour sessions over the course of 5 weeks, in person at the Arthur Child Cancer Centre.

Complete two online surveys, before and after the program and an optional 45 minute interview within 2 weeks of finishing the program

Participants receive a $20 “everything” gift card

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 99

Inclusion criteria:

18 or older, and living in the Calgary area

Current or previous diagnosis with any type of cancer OR a current caregiver to someone with cancer

Received, or still undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy, surgery, etc.)

Physically well enough to attend in-person sessions

Comfortable reading and speaking English

Exclusion criteria:

People who do not meet the inclusion criteria

Participate

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Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

Dr. Julie Deleemans

Principal investigator:

Linda Ellen Carlson

Clinical trial:

Yes

REB-ID:

HREBA.CC-25-0213