Hypnosis and placebo put to the test against chronic nerve pain
NCT ID NCT03783624
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether hypnosis or a placebo pill (given honestly, without deception) can reduce chronic nerve pain and improve how the brain handles pain. Seventy-two adults with long-term nerve pain were randomly assigned to hypnosis, open-label placebo, or usual care. The goal was to see if these treatments could ease pain and change brain activity linked to pain.
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Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV)
Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland
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