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Self-hypnosis Training for Managing Chronic Pain: A Study Comparing Self-hypnosis and Psycho-education/CBT in Pain Clinic Patients
Led by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal · Updated on 2025-01-28
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
95 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of a self-hypnosis training program on chronic pain management for patients attending a pain clinic. This pilot study aims to assess changes in 24-hour pain levels at 3 and 6 months after the intervention, as well as the impact on functional pain effects, anxiety and depression scores, and quality of life. The study builds on previous oncology hypnosis programs and refines the approach for chronic pain patients, hypothesizing improvements in pain, anxiety, and quality of life. The intervention consists of an 8-session self-hypnosis training involving exercises focused on stress management and pain perception, including techniques like the rucksack metaphor, acceptance, pain visualization, and resource mobilization through levitation and catalepsy. Participants are randomly assigned to either the self-hypnosis group or a psycho-education and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group, both comprising eight 90-minute sessions. The psycho-education/CBT group covers pain education, neurophysiology, and interactive discussions to manage pain and anxiety or depression. Participants complete self-administered questionnaires on pain, anxiety, depression, and quality of life at five time points: start, mid-intervention, end of intervention, and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. They also keep a diary recording their self-hypnosis practice weekly, noting time and duration. Outcome measures include the Numerical Rating Scale for pain, the Brief Pain Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the SF-36 quality of life survey. Data analysis will compare changes over time and explore correlations between practice and outcomes. The study runs from February to December 2024 in Montreal, Canada.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Self-hypnosis Training for Chronic Pain Management
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have chronic pain lasting at least 3 months
- Have a pain intensity of at least 4 on a 0 to 10 scale over the last 24 hours
- Be able to read, speak, and understand French
- Have internet access and be able to participate in online group sessions and complete questionnaires
- Have received one of the study diagnoses confirmed by medical records or physician
- Have participated in the self-hypnosis training program within the past year and agree to take part in research interviews
You will not qualify if you...
- Have deafness or severe cognitive impairment that makes communication difficult
- Have current or recent psychiatric instability such as active suicidal thoughts or psychosis that could interfere with participation as evaluated by a clinical psychologist
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
5415 Bd de l'Assomption
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H1T 2M4
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Research Team
D
David Ogez
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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