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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHD Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, France, France
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