Hypnosis shows promise for brain injury memory recovery
NCT ID NCT05287542
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether hypnotic suggestion can improve working memory in adults who had a brain injury at least a year earlier. 90 participants received either four weekly sessions of hypnosis or mindfulness. The goal was to see if hypnosis could unlock hidden memory capacity and help with everyday tasks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hypnotic suggestion
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to improve memory and daily function after brain injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or temporary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
Nesoddtangen, Akershus, 1453, Norway
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