Hypnosis vs Standard Anesthesia for Breast Cancer Surgery
Opioid-Sparing Effects of Nurse-Delivered Hypnosis During Breast Cancer Surgery
Recruiting
Phase 2Phase 3Interventional Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Pivotal Trial
This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2/3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
225 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults needing breast surgery who want to try hypnosis to reduce pain medicine after surgery. Participants will receive hypnosis before and during their procedure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you outUncontrolled PTSD
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years old or older.
I am scheduled for breast surgery.
I can read, write, and speak English or Spanish.
I can provide written consent for the study.
You may not be able to join if
I have serious mobility issues.
I have major mental health conditions like schizophrenia.
I have a history of long-term opioid use.
I currently have pain rated 2 or higher on a scale of 0-10.
I have uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension.
I am receiving surgery for oncoplastic reconstruction.
I have had chemotherapy for my current breast cancer.
My surgery is expected to last longer than 3 hours.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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To hypnosedation alone given before and during surgery on reducing opioid use after surgery compared to standard general anesthesia given alone or with hypnosedation.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Men and Women;
2. Age 18 or older;
3. Scheduled for a unilateral, breast surgical procedure, ± SLND
4. Able to read, write and speak English or Spanish
5. Able to sign a written informed consent and be willing to follow protocol requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Extreme m…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Men and Women;
2. Age 18 or older;
3. Scheduled for a unilateral, breast surgical procedure, ± SLND
4. Able to read, write and speak English or Spanish
5. Able to sign a written informed consent and be willing to follow protocol requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Extreme mobility issues that preclude participating in the study
2. Major thought disorders such as schizophrenia or uncontrolled bipolar disorder or PTSD
3. History of chronic opioid use
4. Current pain 2 or above on 0-10 scale
5. Co-mobilities such as uncontrollable diabetes or hypertension
6. Plastic surgery involvement for oncoplastic reconstruction
7. Have undergone chemotherapy for current breast cancer diagnosis
8. Surgery is likely greater than 3 hours
9. Patients with hearing loss that could preclude HS facilitation
10. Known allergy to propofol or other medications used during surgery
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