Hypnosis breakthrough? scientists test if body stiffness deepens trance

NCT ID NCT05306262

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

Summary

This study looked at whether catalepsy (a state of rigid body posture) helps people go into a deeper hypnotic trance. Researchers measured relaxation through a heart monitor in 90 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if adding body dissociation makes hypnosis more intense.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Catalepsy dissociative disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Emergences

    Rennes, France