Magic glove hypnosis may beat lidocaine for needle pain in kids
NCT ID NCT03453723
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a hypnosis technique called the 'magic glove' could prevent pain when children receive propofol, a common anesthesia drug. One hundred children aged 7 to 14 were randomly assigned to receive either the hypnosis technique or lidocaine mixed with propofol. Researchers filmed the children's reactions and scored their pain using a standard scale. The goal was to see if hypnosis works as well as or better than lidocaine for pain prevention.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lidocaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a needle-free, drug-free way to reduce pain during anesthesia induction in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 100 children. The hypnosis technique requires a trained expert, so results may not apply in all hospital settings.
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Locations
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Hôpital des enfants - Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation.
Toulouse, 31059, France