Hypnosis may ease Chemotherapy's toll on breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04694885

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether structured hypnotherapy sessions can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants in the intervention group receive 10 hypnotherapy sessions alongside standard care, while the control group receives standard care alone. Researchers will measure quality of life, side effects, anxiety, depression, and immune function. The goal is to see if adding hypnotherapy helps patients cope better during treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured hypnotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help breast cancer patients feel better during chemotherapy, potentially becoming a standard part of cancer care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The benefits may be modest or not statistically significant, and results may not apply to all breast cancer patients.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • University Hospital Basel

    Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4056, Switzerland

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