Hypnosis for your stomach? tiny study tests Gut-Directed therapy online

NCT ID NCT06890663

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Central Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system disorder gastroesophageal reflux disease irritable bowel syndrome nervous system disorder Neurologic Manifestations

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS NERVOUS SYSTEM

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida, 32816, United States

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