Hypnosis before surgery may calm anxious kids
NCT ID NCT06972420
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 30-minute hypnosis session with a nurse, given two weeks before surgery, can lower anxiety in children aged 5 to 12 when they get anesthesia. Researchers will compare anxiety levels in kids who receive standard care versus those who also get the hypnosis visit. The goal is to make the operating room experience less stressful for children and their families.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hypnosis session
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The hypnosis session adds extra time and may not reduce anxiety for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
RECRUITINGMarseille, 13005, France