Hypnosis and VR tested as pain relief without drugs

NCT ID NCT04869553

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Lille Catholic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether hypnosis or virtual reality can reduce pain during repeated medical procedures like wound dressing. 52 patients received standard pain care, standard care plus hypnosis, or standard care plus virtual reality in a random order. The goal was to see if these distraction methods improve comfort and lower stress during painful treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: hypnosis and virtual reality
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to reduce pain during medical procedures like wound dressing.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Mutualiste de Kerpape

Ploemeur, 56275, France
Fondation ILDYS - Site de Perharidy

Roscoff, 29684, France
Hôpital Léon Bérard

Hyères, 83418, France
Pôle MPR Saint Hélier

Rennes, 35043, France
USSAP - Centre Bouffard Vercelli

Perpignan, 66962, France

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