Pilot study investigating the effect of intercessory prayer in the treatment of child psychiatric disorders

Abstract

Objective: To investigate whether intercessory prayer had an effect on the outcomes of a group of children with psychiatric conditions, using a triple blind randomized study design.

Conclusion: This study was unable to show any additional benefits for patients who received intercessory prayer compared to those who received treatment as usual.

• child psychiatry
• intercessory pray
• treatment.