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Effectiveness of Pranic Healing as complementary therapy on lower urinary tract symptoms and sleep: Single-blind randomized trial.
Nanjundaswamy, Roopa; B, Narendra J; Vijayakumar, Vinu; Jois, Srikanth N; Nagendra Prasad, K.
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  • Nanjundaswamy R; World Pranic Healing Foundation, India, Research Centre, CH 44, First Floor, 4th Main, 1st Cross Rd, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009, India. Electronic address: roopacrc@gmail.com.
  • B NJ; Department of Urology, Mysore Medical College and Research Centre, Mysore, India. Electronic address: narenjb@rediffmail.com.
  • Vijayakumar V; World Pranic Healing Foundation, India, Research Centre, CH 44, First Floor, 4th Main, 1st Cross Rd, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009, India. Electronic address: vinuboss23@gmail.com.
  • Jois SN; World Pranic Healing Foundation, India, Research Centre, CH 44, First Floor, 4th Main, 1st Cross Rd, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009, India. Electronic address: research@pranichealing.co.in.
  • Nagendra Prasad K; World Pranic Healing Foundation, India, Research Centre, CH 44, First Floor, 4th Main, 1st Cross Rd, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009, India. Electronic address: knag76@gmail.com.
Complement Ther Med ; 84: 103067, 2024 Sep.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39033882
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) commonly affects older men, leading to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that affect sleep and quality of life. This study evaluates the effect of Pranic Healing (PH) as a complementary therapy for bothersome LUTS by normalising biofield energy centres called Chakras.

METHODOLOGY:

A single blind trial involving 76 men with LUTS was conducted, randomised into Medication-only (MED) and Medication-plus-Pranic Healing (MEDPH) groups. The MEDPH received PH sessions twice weekly for 5 weeks.

RESULTS:

The study compared MED (n = 30) and MEDPH (n = 36) participants, finding significant improvements in IPSS scores (p ≤ .001) in both groups. The MEDPH group showed a greater reduction in incomplete bladder emptying and intermittency. The post void residual volume increased significantly in the MED group (Wilcoxon Z = -2.335, p = .02), while the MEDPH group reduced non-significantly. Sleep quality index improved significantly (McNemar=.013) in the MEDPH group, while the MED group showed no significant change. Subjective sleep quality, duration, and latency improved significantly in the MEDPH group. Healers reported improved energy balance in chakras of MEDPH group. Perceived energy by healers in lower chakra relates to urinary parameters.

CONCLUSION:

PH could alleviate LUTS, enhancing quality of life due to urination, and improved sleep, among moderate BPH patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study has been registered under the Clinical Trial Registry of India. (CTRI No CTRI/2023/01/049004).
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Hiperplasia Prostática / Calidad de Vida / Síntomas del Sistema Urinario Inferior Límite: Aged / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Complement Ther Med Asunto de la revista: TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Hiperplasia Prostática / Calidad de Vida / Síntomas del Sistema Urinario Inferior Límite: Aged / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Complement Ther Med Asunto de la revista: TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido