Hypnosis for pain during emergency room stitches
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a wound that can be stitched, but not on your eyelids, nose, ears, or mouth.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a heart rhythm problem like atrial fibrillation or a pacemaker.
- You can understand and speak French.
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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