Hypnosis tapes for kids: a new way to ward off teen depression?
NCT ID NCT07157358
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether listening to short hypnosis recordings every day can improve self-esteem and resilience in children aged 10-11. Researchers will compare two groups of 345 Dutch primary school students over 6 weeks, with one group starting immediately and the other later. The goal is to see if this simple, at-home practice can also help prevent anxiety and depression as the children grow into teenagers.
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Active substance
standardized audio hypnosis recordings
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to boost children's mental health and potentially prevent depression or anxiety later in life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to all children. The effect on preventing future mental health issues is speculative and will take years to confirm.
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University Leiden
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