Clinical trials
Hypnosis clinical trials
Below are recruiting hypnosis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06885294Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy with hypnosis for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether combining physiotherapy (special exercises) with hypnosis (a focused relaxation technique) can help improve arm and hand function after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 3 months ago and still have some difficulty using one arm or hand.
LiègeAges 18–80 - NCT06817837Enrolling by invitation
Can hypnosis help adults with brain injury?
This study tests if hypnosis can help adults with stroke or traumatic brain injury who have symptoms like anxiety, trouble sleeping, pain, or behavior issues. Researchers want to see if it's a feasible and useful addition to usual care.
Tinlot, LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT05854914Recruiting
Smartphone hypnosis to reduce pain after emergency appendix surgery
This study tests whether guided hypnosis on a smartphone can lower pain after emergency surgery for a complicated appendicitis. If you qualify, you’ll use the app during your recovery and also answer quick questions about your pain and anxiety.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06552091Recruiting
Digital self-hypnosis for hot flashes from hormone therapy
This trial tests a guided digital self-hypnosis program to help reduce hot flashes caused by hormone therapy for breast cancer. It aims to see if it can make hot flashes less frequent and bothersome.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT06497712Recruiting
Hypnosis for pain during emergency room stitches
This trial tests if hypnosis can reduce pain when getting stitches in the emergency room. If you have a stitchable wound and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to join.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT05999578Recruiting
Can hypnosis help improve heart MRI images?
This study tests whether hypnosis can help people who are anxious—and those who are not—stay still enough for a better-quality heart MRI. It takes place in France and requires you to speak French.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05051046Recruiting
Screening colonoscopy with hypnosis for colorectal cancer
This trial studies whether using hypnosis during a screening colonoscopy can help people better tolerate the procedure and complete it comfortably. It’s for adults who are scheduled for a routine screening colonoscopy and meet specific safety and communication requirements.
AngersAges 18–100 - NCT05790733Recruiting
Communication training versus usual care for feeding tube placement
This study compares a special communication approach to the usual method when placing a naso-gastric (feeding) tube in people receiving chemotherapy. It aims to see whether better communication can make tube placement easier and more tolerable.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07246746Recruiting
Using an entertainment system during MRI for first-time anxiety
This study tests whether watching a movie or listening to music during a brain MRI can help people who feel anxious about the scan. It is for adults who are having their first brain MRI and feel nervous about it.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07194967Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality for Pain Relief During Labor
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety during labor. If you are having a low-risk pregnancy and plan a vaginal delivery, you may be able to use a VR headset during contractions to distract from pain.
Ben ArousAges 18–45 - NCT05779852Recruiting
Hypnosis to ease new foot amputation wound pain
This trial tests whether auto-hypnosis (a self-guided calming technique) can reduce pain after a toe or multiple toes are removed. It is for adults who are newly after an amputation and have moderate pain soon after the first dressing.
RennesAges 18 years+ - NCT06972420Recruiting
Reducing anxiety for children before surgery
This study tests a way to help children aged 5-12 feel less anxious before surgery. If successful, it could make the start of anesthesia calmer and more comfortable for your child.
MarseilleAges 5–12 - NCT06892184Recruiting
How the dentist talks during numbing injections
This study tests whether the way your dentist communicates with you during a numbing shot (para-apical anesthesia) affects your pain and comfort. It may help find the best way to talk to patients during dental procedures.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06697574Enrolling by invitation
Hypnotherapy for oral lichen planus
This trial tests whether hypnosis can help manage oral lichen planus (OLP), a chronic mouth condition. You will be randomly assigned to either hypnotherapy or a session explaining how your mind and immune system interact. Your symptoms will be checked after 2, 6, and 12 weeks.
Tel AvivAges 18 years+ - NCT05942885Recruiting
Hypnosis for calming anxiety in lymphoma patients
This trial studies whether hypnosis can help reduce anxiety. It is meant for adults with certain types of lymphoma who are newly told their diagnosis and have anxiety symptoms.
Lyon, Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT06368492Recruiting
Psilocybin for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests whether psilocybin, a substance found in certain mushrooms, can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. You would receive the drug and be monitored closely to see if it improves your pain levels.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18–65 - NCT06398847Recruiting
Virtual reality self-hypnosis for HIV-related pain
This study tests if using a virtual reality (VR) headset for self-hypnosis can help people with HIV manage chronic pain. You would practice at home with a smartphone app, and researchers will track your pain levels over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05766891RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Hypnosis to reduce pain medication during breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether talking with a nurse and using hypnosis before surgery can reduce the need for pain medicine during and after surgery. It aims to help you recover with less pain and fewer side effects from opioids.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hypnosis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 recruiting hypnosis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a hypnosis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a hypnosis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.