Hypnosis or VR? study tests which works better for pain during procedures

NCT ID NCT04869553

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested two non-drug methods—hypnosis and virtual reality—to help people feel less pain during repeated medical procedures like wound dressing changes. 52 patients tried both techniques in a crossover design, meaning each person experienced both methods. The goal was to see which approach works better in real-life, varied care situations.

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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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