Hypnosis may ease pain of hand injections, study finds

NCT ID NCT04328623

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a short hypnosis session before an ultrasound-guided hand injection could lower pain. Eighty adults received either hypnosis or standard care. Researchers measured pain using a visual scale to see if the 'magic glove' technique helps.

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 reduce pain during hand injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 80 people. The hypnosis technique may not work for everyone or in other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hand Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHD Vendée

    La Roche-sur-Yon, France, France

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