Breathe easy: hypnosis and breathing technique calms cancer surgery nerves

NCT ID NCT03981731

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a simple, drug-free approach to help women feel less anxious before breast or gynecologic cancer surgery. Participants practiced a guided breathing technique (cardiac coherence) combined with a hypnosis session for one week before their operation. The main goal was to see if patients would stick with the program, with secondary focus on anxiety levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut régional du cancer de Montpellier

    Montpellier, Hérault, 34298, France

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