Effects of distant biofield energy healing on adults associated with psychological and mental health-related symptoms: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study

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Trivedi, Mahendra Kumar [1 ]
Branton, Alice [1 ]
Trivedi, Dahryn [1 ]
Mondal, Sambhu [1 ]
Jana, Snehasis [2 ]
机构
[1] Trivedi Global Inc, Thana, India
[2] Trivedi Sci Res Lab Pvt Ltd, Thana, India
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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH | 2024年 / 12卷
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Complementary therapy; Biofield therapy; Psychological symptoms; Mental disorder; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; FIELD;
D O I
10.52965/001c.122225
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B849 [应用心理学];
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040203 ;
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Background In recent years, popularity of Biofield energy healing therapy has increased tremendously parallel to conventional therapy. However, due to insufficient scientific studies on biofield therapies, authors planned this clinical trial to examine the safety and effectiveness of biofield therapy in treating symptoms of psychological and mental health and to explore parameters for its effectiveness. Methods One hundred fourteen participants (55 male, 59 female) underwent clinical trials. This trial was randomized, placebo-controlled, three parallel-groups, double-blind, and single-center with subjects who have one or more psychological and mental symptoms. Two sessions of distant (virtual) biofield energy attunement were given on days 0 and 90 for about 5 minutes to the subjects of biofield intervention group (n=39). Besides, control (n=35) and sham control (n=40) group subjects also received kind of treatment in a similar manner to nullify baseline responses. Subjects were assessed by psychological questionnaire scoring using standard scale of assessment and safety parameters. Results Perceived psychological symptoms/scores (fatigue/tiredness, sleep disturbances, stress, cognitive impairment, loss of memory, mental restlessness, emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, confusion, financial crises and dissatisfaction, low libido, motivation, confidence, lack of perception, relationship, and social behaviors, etc.) were significantly (p <.0001) improved in biofield intervention group compared to the na & iuml;ve control and sham control groups. Besides, biofield intervention did not show any study-related adverse effects in all three groups throughout the trial. Conclusions The distant (virtual) biofield energy healing therapy significantly improved psychological and mental health-related symptoms without affecting safety concerns, and improved overall health and quality of life.
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