Hypnosis app shows promise for chronic pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT06050083

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a web app called Rose that provides hypnosis audio recordings for people with chronic pain. 100 adults with chronic low back pain or other chronic pain used the app for 8 weeks. The researchers measured how often people used it, their satisfaction, and changes in pain levels. The goal was to see if the app is user-friendly and helpful, with plans to turn it into a mobile app.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: hypnosis audio recordings via a web application (Rose)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a widely available, low-cost digital tool for managing chronic pain at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed feasibility study. The app is not yet proven to reduce pain in a large population, and the investigators have a financial interest in the company developing it.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Washington, School of Medicine

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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