Hypnotherapy app may beat belly bloat
NCT ID NCT05572606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether listening to pre-recorded hypnotherapy sessions on a smartphone or tablet could reduce bloating. Twenty-seven adults with chronic bloating used seven sessions over 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in bloating severity and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hypnotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage bloating symptoms at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 27 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. Hypnotherapy may not work for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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