Hypnosis for Reducing Anxiety in Abdominal Surgery
Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery.
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hypnosis
Preoperative Anxiety
Postoperative Pain
Abdominal Surgeries
Length of Stay
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 48 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- HASSAN 1st university · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who are having abdominal surgery and want to try hypnosis to reduce anxiety before the operation. Participants will either receive hypnosis or standard preparation to help them feel less anxious.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am an adult.
- I have agreed to participate.
- I am having abdominal surgery.
- I am in ASA physical status I or II.
- I can understand and follow instructions.
You may not be able to join if
- I do not want to participate.
- I have used hypnosis before.
- I have a history of mental illness.
- I consume psychoactive substances.
- I have cognitive disorders.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This Multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates clinical hypnosis efficacy for reducing perioperative anxiety and postoperative pain in abdominal surgery patients across 3 Moroccan centers (n=48-68). Intervention arm receives 15-20 min level 2 hypnosis session preoperatively; control receives standard psychological preparation. Primary outcome: VAS-anxiety post-intervention. Secondary: post…
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Eligibility Criteria
* Inclusion Criteria:
1. Consenting patients undergoing abdominal surgery
2. ASA I-II physical status
3. Able to understand and respond to instructions
4. No major psychological disorders
* Exclusion Criteria:
1. Non-consenting patients
2. Prior experience with hypnosis
3. History of…
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