Published research

Scientific Research on Pranic Healing

Pranic Energy Healing is a gentle, non-touch complementary practice that seeks to support the body’s natural processes of balance and well-being.

In recent years, researchers have begun examining Pranic Healing through controlled clinical studies, exploring its potential role in supporting emotional health, managing discomfort, and improving quality of life.

The following published, randomized, double-blind studies offer encouraging preliminary findings. Although further research is needed, these investigations contribute to our growing understanding of Pranic Healing as a complementary wellness practice.

We invite you to explore the research and consider the findings for yourself.

Study one

Pranic Healing and Depression

A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Study

Published: 2018
Journal: Australasian Psychiatry, Volume 26, Issue 1, Pages 82–87
Research title: Amelioration of Mild and Moderate Depression Through Pranic Healing as Adjuvant Therapy
Researchers: R. Rajagopal, Srikanth N. Jois, Sumanth Mallikarjuna Majgi, M. N. Anil Kumar, and H. B. Shashidhar

Key findings

Researchers measured changes in depression symptoms with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, also called HAM-D. The Pranic Healing group had a median improvement of 11 points, compared with 6.5 points in the comparison group. The difference between groups was statistically significant.

Improvement in depression-severity categories was reported for 100% of participants assigned to Pranic Healing and 69.2% of participants assigned to mock Pranic Healing.

Purpose of the study

Researchers in India investigated whether Pranic Healing, when combined with conventional antidepressant medication, could provide additional benefits for individuals experiencing mild to moderate depression.

How the study was conducted

The study involved 52 participants divided into two groups of 26. One group received conventional antidepressant medication along with Pranic Healing. The comparison group received the same medication along with mock Pranic Healing. Both groups participated in 20-minute sessions once a week for four weeks.

The study was randomized and double-blind: participants were assigned to groups by chance, and both participants and the evaluating investigator were unaware of the treatment assignment.

What these findings mean

This small pilot study provides preliminary evidence for further investigation of Pranic Healing as a complementary approach to emotional well-being. Larger, independent clinical trials are needed to confirm the findings and determine whether benefits persist over time.

Pranic Healing should not replace prescribed medication, psychotherapy, or professional mental health care.

Original scientific publication

Study details and original publication

Rajagopal, R., Jois, S. N., Mallikarjuna Majgi, S., Anil Kumar, M. N., & Shashidhar, H. B. (2018). Amelioration of mild and moderate depression through Pranic Healing as adjuvant therapy: Randomised double-blind controlled trial. Australasian Psychiatry, 26(1), 82–87. https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856217726449

Read the Original Scientific Study