Hypnosis may offer Drug-Free relief for COPD anxiety and breathlessness

NCT ID NCT04868357

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Bligny Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether learning self-hypnosis can help people with severe COPD manage anxiety and shortness of breath during pulmonary rehabilitation. 133 participants took part, with some learning hypnosis techniques in two group sessions. The goal was to see if hypnosis could reduce anxiety and improve breathing comfort, both during rehab and for three months after. If effective, it could provide a simple, complementary tool for symptom relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: self-administered hypnosis (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give COPD patients a simple, drug-free way to manage anxiety and breathlessness at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 133 participants. Hypnosis may not work for everyone, and benefits might not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Depression Dyspnea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY COPD DYSPNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier de Bligny

Briis-sous-Forges, Briis-sous-Forges, France, France

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