RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07512830

Evaluation of the Benefits of Hypnosis During Transoesophageal Echocardiography

Sponsor

Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Feb 18, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cardio Vascular Disease

Summary

Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is a routine cardiology examination that is performed in most cases under local anaesthesia and is recommended for many indications.The objective of our study will be to evaluate the expected beneficial effect of using conversational hypnosis and hypnosis during a transoesophageal ultrasound examination performed directly in the examination room by the cardiologist conducting the examination.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying conversational hypnosis for people with cardio vascular disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERconversational hypnosis

Local anaesthesia will be administered by a nurse. A first cardiologist (a doctor trained in hypnosis) will be present to explain the procedure to the patient using conversational hypnosis. Once all the information has been provided and understood, he will use hypnosis to attempt to induce a trance (see section 1.4 Procedure). A second cardiologist (operator) will perform the examination. As in the control group, the cardiologist trained in hypnosis will assist the operating cardiologist during the examination and may perform the examination himself if the first operator fails.