Hypnosis for your stomach? tiny study tests Gut-Directed therapy online
NCT ID NCT06890663
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) delivered via telehealth could help manage gastrointestinal symptoms in adults with disorders of gut-brain interaction. Eleven participants completed sessions of general relaxation hypnosis and GDH, plus a 3-month follow-up. The goal was to see if this approach eases symptoms like pain or bloating without medication.
What this could mean
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Active substance
gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) delivered via telehealth
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease gut symptoms like bloating or pain by using relaxation and hypnosis.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Hypnotherapy may not work for all types of gut issues.
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Locations
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, 32816, United States