Gut-directed hypnotherapy for hospital patients
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of relaxation therapy called gut-directed hypnotherapy can help reduce belly pain or nausea while you're in the hospital. If you're in the hospital for a stomach or intestinal condition, this might help you feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be an adult currently admitted to the hospital's gastrointestinal (GI) service, expected to stay for more than 24 hours.
- You must have a diagnosis of a gut-brain disorder (like irritable bowel syndrome), an esophagus disorder, or inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
- Your hospitalization must be mainly for managing belly pain or nausea.
- You cannot be currently using hypnosis.
- You cannot have a severe developmental delay, serious mental illness (like psychosis or dissociation), or hearing impairment.
- You must be able to speak English and not be admitted for a GI procedure (like surgery).
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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