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 clinical 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
Scientific 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
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Pranic Healing and Pain Management in Children
Exploring the Role of Pranic Healing in Children’s Pain Management
Medical procedures, including blood draws, can be frightening and uncomfortable for children. Researchers have explored whether Pranic Healing, used alongside conventional medical care, might help reduce discomfort and support a calmer physiological response.
About the Scientific Study
A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing in January–February 2025 examined the effects of Pranic Healing on pain and cardiorespiratory responses in children undergoing blood draws.
The randomized, double-blind clinical trial involved 46 children between the ages of 6 and 12 at a hospital in Northern Cyprus.
Researchers divided the children into two groups:
- 23 children received Pranic Healing during the medical procedure.
- 23 children received standard medical care without the additional Pranic Healing intervention.
Researchers measured pain levels, heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen saturation.
What Did the Researchers Discover?
The children receiving Pranic Healing experienced statistically significantly lower pain scores compared with those receiving standard care alone.
Researchers also observed favorable differences in heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen saturation.
These findings suggest that Pranic Healing may have potential as a complementary approach to supporting comfort during certain medical procedures.
Why Is This Research Important?
This study contributes to the growing scientific investigation of complementary healing practices.
Although the findings were encouraging, the study involved a relatively small number of children, and the comparison group did not receive a sham healing intervention. Larger, independently replicated studies are needed to determine how much of the observed benefit can be attributed specifically to Pranic Healing.
Scientific Publication
Original study: The Effect of Pranic Healing Based on Rogers’ Therapeutic Touch on Cardiorespiratory Indices and Pain During Venipuncture in Pediatrics: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Authors: Pouran Varvani Farahani and Candan Ozturk
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Publication: Volume 80, January–February 2025, pages e120–e126
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.12.001
Read the published research , opens in a new tabA Note About Complementary Healing
Pranic Healing is a complementary practice and is not intended to replace medical diagnosis, treatment, medication, or professional healthcare. Research findings should be interpreted within the limitations of each individual study.