Hypnosis eases pain and anxiety during cancer treatment, study finds

NCT ID NCT03755895

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding hypnosis to standard care helps reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients undergoing brachytherapy, a type of internal radiation. Sixty-eight adults participated, and researchers measured their anxiety and pain levels before and after the procedure. The goal was to see if hypnosis could make the treatment more comfortable.

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Locations

  • Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54519, France

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