Hypnosis may calm nerves during heart procedure, study finds
NCT ID NCT02818101
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a hypnosis session before a coronary angiography (a procedure to look at heart arteries) can lower anxiety and reduce the need for sedative drugs. 169 adults scheduled for the procedure took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels, pain, and vital signs to see if hypnosis helped.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hypnosis session
- What this could lead to
- If effective, hypnosis could offer a drug-free way to manage anxiety during heart procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 169 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and hypnosis may not work for all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chr Metz Thionville
Metz, 57085, France
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