RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07370974

Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery.

Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery : a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sponsor

HASSAN 1st university

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Dec 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Preoperative Anxiety Length of Stay Hypnosis Abdominal Surgeries

Summary

This Multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates clinical hypnosis efficacy for reducing perioperative anxiety and postoperative pain in abdominal surgery patients across 3 Moroccan centers (n=48-68). Intervention arm receives 15-20 min level 2 hypnosis session preoperatively; control receives standard psychological preparation. Primary outcome: VAS-anxiety post-intervention. Secondary: postoperative EVA-pain, analgesic consumption, length of stay. Study Design Prospective, multicenter, parallel-group RCT (1:1 allocation, stratified by center/sex). Inclusion: consenting ASA I-II adults for abdominal surgery. Primary endpoint powered for 10mm EVA reduction (80% power, α=0.05). Registration supports PhD thesis at ISSS/Université Hassan 1er Settat.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether clinical hypnosis can reduce anxiety in patients who are about to undergo abdominal surgery, offering a non-medication way to ease preoperative stress. **You may be eligible if...** - You are scheduled to have abdominal surgery - You are in good to moderate overall health (ASA I–II physical status) - You are able to understand and follow instructions - You do not have a major psychological disorder - You are willing to give consent to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You refuse to participate or do not consent - You have previously experienced clinical hypnosis - You have a history of mental illness - You use psychoactive substances - You have a cognitive disorder Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERClincal hypnosis

Patients randomized to the intervention arm receive a single 15-20 minute individual clinical hypnosis session 30-60 minutes preoperatively. The standardized protocol includes: * Induction phase (3-5 min): Eye fixation, progressive relaxation breathing * Deepening phase (5 min): Level 2 somnambulistic trance achievement * Therapeutic suggestions (7-10 min): Anxiety reduction imagery, surgical calm visualization * Emergence phase (2-3 min): Safe awakening to alert consciousness Delivered by certified hypnotherapist using validated script for preoperative anxiety in abdominal surgery patients." Key Elements Required Timing: Preop holding area, 30-60 min before incision Provider: Trained clinician (specify certification) Dose: Single 15-20 min session Target: Level 2 hypnosis (somnambulism) Outcome link: EVA anxiety scale pre/post This matches your 3-center RCT design (\~16 patients/center, stratified randomization) and distinguishes from control arm (standard psychological preparation