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Behavioural Intervention

Self-hypnosis for Hypnotherapy

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Research Sponsored by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be 18 years of age or older
Report pain that has been present for at least 3 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
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Study Summary

"This trial is testing if self-hypnosis can help manage chronic pain. They will measure the change in pain levels over 3 and 6 months, as well as the impact on daily life,

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pain clinic patients dealing with chronic pain. It's designed to see if self-hypnosis can help manage their pain over time, looking at immediate effects and up to 6 months later. Participants should be interested in learning self-hypnosis and CBT techniques.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether self-hypnosis training can reduce daily pain levels immediately and after 3-6 months. It also examines the impact on how pain affects daily life, mood (anxiety-depression), and overall quality of life.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
No side effects are expected from participating in this clinical trial as it involves non-invasive methods like self-hypnosis and psycho-education.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have been experiencing pain for at least 3 months.
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My pain level has been at least 4 out of 10 in the last day.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Time 1 : Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS)
Time 1 : Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from 0 to 10
Time 1 : Questionnaire Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
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Secondary outcome measures
Time 2 : Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS)
Time 2 : Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from 0 to 10
Time 2 : Questionnaire Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
+1 more
Other outcome measures
Time 3 : Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS)
Time 3 : Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from 0 to 10
Time 3 : Questionnaire Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Self-hypnosisExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Psyco-education and cognitive behavioral therapyActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de MontréalLead Sponsor
71 Previous Clinical Trials
5,501 Total Patients Enrolled
~40 spots leftby Jun 2025
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