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Evaluation of the Benefits of Hypnosis During Transoesophageal Echocardiography
Led by Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · Updated on 2026-04-06
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the benefit of using conversational hypnosis and hypnosis during transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE), a common heart examination done under local anaesthesia. TOE involves inserting an ultrasound probe through the mouth into the oesophagus to get detailed images of the heart, and is recommended for assessing stroke, endocarditis, and heart valve issues. Although necessary, the procedure can be uncomfortable despite local anaesthesia, and general anaesthesia has risks and requires more care. The study compares two groups: one where a cardiologist trained in hypnosis uses conversational hypnosis and light hypnosis during the examination to improve patient comfort, and a control group where the procedure is done using standard practice without hypnosis. In the hypnosis group, a nurse administers local anaesthesia, and the cardiologist explains the procedure using hypnosis techniques before the examination. The cardiologist trained in hypnosis assists or performs the exam if needed. The control group receives local anaesthesia and a standard explanation from the cardiologist during the procedure. Participants will undergo a TOE with local anaesthesia in either the hypnosis or control group. Researchers will measure participants' comfort levels immediately after the exam using a visual analogue scale (0 to 10). The study will also monitor the time taken for the procedure and patient tolerance. The total participation includes the examination day and follow-up to assess comfort. This aims to determine if hypnosis during TOE can improve patient experience without adding significant time or staff needs.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Evaluation of the Benefits of Hypnosis During Transoesophageal Echocardiography
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient aged 2 18 years old
- Patient requiring a transoesophageal ultrasound scan under local anaesthetic
- Patient affiliated to a health insurance scheme
- French-speaking patient
- Patient who has given their free, informed and express verbal consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patient with a contraindication to transoesophageal ultrasound such as significant radiation exposure to the chest or oesophageal pathology with risk of bleeding
- Patients with known schizophrenia or other psychiatric illness
- Patients with known dementia or cognitive impairment
- Patients already included in an interventional research protocol
- Patients under guardianship or curatorship
- Patients deprived of their liberty
- Patients under judicial protection
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo a transoesophageal echocardiography examination under local anaesthesia, either with conversational hypnosis and hypnosis techniques to improve comfort or with a standard explanation and procedure.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph
Paris, Île-de-France Region, France, 75014
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Research Team
Y
Yoann MOEUF, medical doctor
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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