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Hypnosis may calm nerves during painful medical tests

NCT ID NCT04372537

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether medical hypnosis can reduce anxiety and pain in patients undergoing electroneuromyography (ENMG), a nerve test that can be uncomfortable. Six anxious adults were enrolled and received either hypnosis or standard care. Researchers measured pain and anxiety using simple 0-to-10 scales. The goal is to see if hypnosis can make the procedure easier and eventually be used for other similar tests.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
hypnosis
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help anxious patients feel less pain and worry during nerve tests like ENMG.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Hypnosis may not work for all patients or in all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopital Roger Salengro, CHU Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

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