Audio Hypnosis for Reducing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Undergoing MRI: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of an Audio-hypnosis Intervention on Pre-interventional Anxiety During an MRI Examination in Children and Adolescents: a Randomized Controlled Trial
University of Witten/Herdecke
100 participants
Mar 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if listening to an audio hypnosis recording can help reduce anxiety in children and adolescents (ages 6-14) who are getting an MRI scan without sedation. The main questions the study will answer are: Does listening to a hypnosis audio before an MRI help children feel less anxious? Can hypnosis audio help reduce scan interruptions or early terminations? To find out, researchers will compare one group of children who listen to the hypnosis audio with another group who receive the usual explanation from medical staff to see if the audio helps lower anxiety and makes the MRI process smoother. What participants will do: Be randomly placed into either the hypnosis group (who get access to the hypnosis audio) or the control group (who receive the usual explanation). Listen to the hypnosis audio as many times as they like before the MRI (if in the hypnosis group). Fill out questionnaires before and after the MRI to measure anxiety (both children and parents). Have their MRI scan while researchers track any interruptions or early terminations. Have their anxiety levels rated by MRI technologists after the scan. This study aims to see if a simple, non-medication method like audio hypnosis can help children feel calmer during MRI exams.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Age between 6 and 14 years
- Planned MRI examination without anesthesia
- Subjects should have a good understanding of the German language
Exclusion Criteria5
- Severe cognitive impairment or mental retardation
- Severely limiting psychiatric disorders
- Addictive disorders
- Limited understanding of the German language
- Taking sedative medication (e.g. lorazepam)
Interventions
Audio hypnosis via a digital recording ("Ellis Traumgeschichte") accessible via QR code
Locations(1)
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NCT06866457