Can hypnosis help improve heart MRI images?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are having a heart MRI to check for or follow a heart condition (not including irregular heartbeats).
- You can have an MRI and the contrast dye without issues.
- You can hear well enough to follow instructions during the MRI.
- You speak French fluently.
- If you could become pregnant, you must use highly effective birth control during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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