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Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery.
Sponsor: HASSAN 1st university
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.
Official title: Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery : a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2025-12-22
Completion Date
2026-04-20
Last Updated
2026-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Clincal 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
Locations (3)
Kenitra, Rabat Sale Kenitra region, Morocco
Kenitra, Province, Morocco
Settat, Casablanca settat region , Morocco
Settat, Province, Morocco
Youssoufia, Marrakech-Safi Morocco
Youssoufia, Province, Morocco