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Effect of Clinical Hypnosis on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by HASSAN 1st university · Updated on 2026-06-02
48
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
10 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate how effective clinical hypnosis is at reducing anxiety before surgery and pain after abdominal surgery. It is a multicenter randomized controlled trial conducted across three centers in Morocco, involving 48 to 68 adult patients. The study focuses on adults scheduled for abdominal surgery with good physical status (ASA I-II) and assesses anxiety using a visual scale before surgery. Participants are divided into two groups. One group receives a single 15-20 minute clinical hypnosis session delivered by a certified hypnotherapist 30-60 minutes before surgery. This session involves eye fixation, relaxation breathing, deepening to a level 2 hypnotic trance, therapeutic suggestions for anxiety relief, and a safe awakening phase. The control group receives standard psychological preparation without hypnosis. Both groups receive usual care otherwise. During the study, patients will be monitored for anxiety levels one hour before surgery and for pain at 6 and 24 hours after surgery using standard pain scales. Researchers will also track medication use and length of hospital stay during the perioperative period. The study aims to gather detailed data through these assessments to understand the impact of hypnosis on surgical outcomes, with participation lasting through the hospital stay and immediate recovery period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Consenting patients undergoing abdominal surgery
- Physical status ASA I-II
- Able to understand and respond to instructions
- No major psychological disorders
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who do not consent
- Prior experience with hypnosis
- History of mental illness
- Use of psychoactive substances
- Cognitive disorders present
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Single session on the day of surgery
Participants randomized to the intervention arm receive a single 15-20 minute individual clinical hypnosis session 30-60 minutes before their abdominal surgery to reduce preoperative anxiety. Participants in the control group receive standard psychological preparation without hypnosis.
1 visit (in-person) in the preoperative holding area
Duration - Up to 24 hours postoperatively
Participants are monitored after surgery for pain levels, medication consumption, and length of hospital stay.
2 visits (in-person) at 6 and 24 hours after surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Kenitra, Rabat Sale Kenitra region, Morocco
Kenitra, Province, Morocco, 14000
Completed
2
Settat, Casablanca settat region , Morocco
Settat, Province, Morocco, 26000
Not Yet Recruiting
3
Youssoufia, Marrakech-Safi Morocco
Youssoufia, Province, Morocco, 46300
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Y
YOUSSEF EL-ALLAM EL-ALLAM, Phd student
N
NAOUFAL HIMMOUCHE Pr Himmouche, Professor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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