Hypnosis eases pain during liver biopsy, study finds

NCT ID NCT05413174

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether hypnosis can lower pain and anxiety during an ultrasound-guided liver biopsy. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either hypnosis or standard care during the procedure. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels to see if hypnosis made the experience more comfortable.

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  • AP-HP

    Paris, 75015, France