Hypnosis shows promise for Parkinson's pain relief

NCT ID NCT04259203

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether Erickson hypnosis can reduce chronic pain in people with Parkinson's disease. 33 participants were split into two groups: one received weekly hypnosis sessions for 2 months, the other got usual care. The main goal was to see if pain intensity changed from start to end of the study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Erickson hypnosis sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease chronic pain for people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 33 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chu Cote de Nacre

Caen, France
Hopital Charles Nicolle Chu Rouen

Rouen, France
Hopital Purpan Chu Toulouse

Toulouse, 31300, France
Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHRU de Lille

Lille, 59800, France

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