Can hypnosis help adults with brain injury?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, no matter how mild or severe.
- You have problems with anxiety, sleep, pain, or behavior.
- Your medications have been the same for at least one month before joining.
- You have not had hypnosis before or are not currently practicing it (unless you had it before your injury).
- You do not have aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) or are not currently confused after the injury.
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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