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New articles. Links are free and take you directly to the article.
Effect of Biofield Therapy in the Human Brain. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2011.0428 Can We Help Just by Good Intentions? A Meta-Analysis
of Experiments on Distant Intention Effects. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2011.032 Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood
Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2011.0820 An Ongoing Critical Evaluation of Reiki in the Scientific Literature. This articleis about the Touchstone process-a method used to evaluate Reiki. Interesting article as many of the issues are similar to HT research. http://www.hiddensenses.com.au/attachments/0000465020100900000005.pdf
Presented below is the beginning of a list of current research studies, completed research studies and clinical trials.
There have been nearly 100 research studies conducted and documented.
As this website grows we will add unpublished studies and more research categories. Check back often, as this section will grow.
Below you will find resources to locate published research studies.
Jain, S., McMahon, G.F. , Hasen, P., Kozub, M.P., Porter, V., King, R. & Guarneri, E.M. (2012). Healing Touch with guided imagery for PTSD in returning active duty military: A randomized controlled trial. Military Medicine, 177 (9), 1015-1021. A recent study published in Military Medicine compared the impact of Healing Touch and Guided Imagery + treatment as usual in the study group (HT+GI + TAU) to treatment as usual only (TAU) in the control group on PTSD symptoms, depression, quality of life and hostility in active duty military personnel. The group of 123 participants were randomly assigned to receive either 6 sessions of HT+GI+ TAU over 3 weeks vs. TAU over 3 weeks. Statistical analyses (repeated measures analysis of covariance with intent-to-treat) revealed statistically and clinically significant reduction in PTSD symptoms (p < 0.0005, Cohen’s d = 0.85) as well as depression (p < 0.0005, Cohen’s d = 0.70) for the group receiving HT+GI vs. TAU. This same group also showed significant improvements in mental quality of life (p = 0.002, Cohen’s d = 0.58) and reduced cynicism (p = 0.001, Cohen’s d =0.49) vs. TAU group. This well conducted study supports the use of HT in the care of military personnel with PTSD. Further study is warranted.
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Research Resources
PubMed Tutorial - to learn how to use PubMed
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Features of Google Scholar
Healing Touch International Research Website and Survey
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