Biofield Therapies: Guidelines for Reporting Clinical Trials

J Integr Complement Med. 2024 Feb;30(2):133-145. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2024.29128.rh. Epub 2024 Feb 1.

Abstract

Highlights Guidelines have been created to improve the reporting of clinical trials of biofield therapies, e.g. External Qigong, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch. Appropriate use of these guidelines is likely to strengthen the evidence base for biofield therapies as well as increase their usage as stand-alone practices and as complementary therapies within mainstream healthcare.

Keywords: biofield therapies; biofield therapy clinical trials; reporting guidelines.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic*
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Mind-Body Therapies*
  • Qigong
  • Therapeutic Touch