Hypnosis could ease discomfort during heart scans

NCT ID NCT07512830

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using conversational hypnosis during a transoesophageal echocardiogram (a heart ultrasound done through the throat) can make the procedure more comfortable for patients. Researchers will enroll 150 adults and measure their comfort levels right after the exam. The goal is to see if a simple, non-drug technique can improve the patient experience.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: conversational hypnosis
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make a common heart test more comfortable for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study. The effect of hypnosis can vary greatly between people, and it may not significantly improve comfort for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder endocarditis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIO VASCULAR DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph
RECRUITING

Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France

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