Hypnosis eases pain and anxiety during cancer procedure, study finds

NCT ID NCT03755895

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looked at whether formal hypnosis can help reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients undergoing a procedure called brachytherapy. 68 adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus hypnosis. The goal was to see if adding hypnosis improves patient comfort during the procedure.

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Locations

  • Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54519, France

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