Hypnosis may ease breathlessness without drugs

NCT ID NCT07173348

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether three 15-minute hypnosis sessions can help people with persistent breathlessness from cancer, COPD, interstitial lung disease, or chronic heart failure feel more in control of their breathing. Researchers will measure changes using a standard questionnaire. The trial aims to enroll 82 adults who have not had hypnosis in the past year.

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 safe, drug-free way to help people with chronic breathlessness feel more in control of their breathing.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 82 participants. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to everyone with breathlessness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer chronic obstructive pulmonary disease congestive heart failure COPD, severe early onset Dyspnea interstitial lung disease metastatic malignant neoplasm neoplasm

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Geneva University Hospitals

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    Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1211, Switzerland

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