Hypnosis tested as a chill pill for face surgery
NCT ID NCT03926403
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether hypnosis can lower anxiety in people having facial surgery under local anesthesia. Sixty-six adults who are at least mildly anxious will either get standard care or extra hypnosis support. Researchers will measure anxiety levels before and after surgery using a standard questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hypnosis techniques
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety and improve comfort during minor facial surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (66 people) at one hospital, so results may not apply widely. Hypnosis may not work for everyone, and the study relies on self-reported anxiety scores.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens Picardie
RECRUITINGAmiens, 80000, France
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