A study conducted by UCLA backs that Reiki really does work Using The Touchstone Process. This evidence-based research method was developed by William Lee Rand, founder of the International Center for Reiki Training and unvailed through numerous case studies, Reiki "significantly reduced stress, anxiety and depression". Placebo groups were provided false treatments and "showed no reduction in stress, anxiety or depression." This TouchStone Process as well has validated Reiki to have significantly assisted with other such ailments and disorders as "Post operative pain after tooth extraction, Cognition in elderly, related to dementia/Alzheimers, Pre-operative relaxation and post-op pain, Pain in chronically ill patients, Depression and stress, Well-being in Reiki practitioners."