Hypnosis shows promise for Parkinson's pain relief
NCT ID NCT04259203
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
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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
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Locations
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Chu Cote de Nacre
Caen, France
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Hopital Charles Nicolle Chu Rouen
Rouen, France
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Hopital Purpan Chu Toulouse
Toulouse, 31300, France
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Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHRU de Lille
Lille, 59800, France