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Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
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  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Clinical Trial Methodology
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Systematic reviews highlight the need for improved transparency in reporting biofield therapy clinical trials.
  • Existing reporting standards may not fully capture the nuances of biofield therapies such as External Qigong, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Biofield Therapies: Reporting Evidence Guidelines (BiFi REGs) to enhance the quality of reporting for clinical trials involving biofield therapies.
  • To supplement the CONsolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) 2010 guidelines with specific considerations for biofield therapy interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Development involved a core group, a two-round Delphi process with international experts, and panels including editors of complementary and integrative medicine journals.
  • The BiFi REGs include a 15-item Intervention checklist and proposed modifications to two other CONSORT topic areas.
  • Explanations and reporting exemplars from published biofield therapy trials are provided for each item.

Main Results:

  • The BiFi REGs provide specific guidance for reporting biofield therapy interventions.
  • The guidelines aim to increase the clarity and completeness of trial reporting.
  • Modifications to CONSORT address the unique aspects of biofield therapy research.

Conclusions:

  • The BiFi REGs are expected to expedite the peer review process for biofield therapy trials.
  • Implementation of BiFi REGs is anticipated to facilitate trial replication.
  • These guidelines will help inform clinical practice decisions regarding biofield therapies.