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Hypnosis for Pain and Nausea Reduction in Scoliosis Surgery: An Interventional Study
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital
Summary
This study evaluates whether preoperative hypnosis can reduce postoperative pain, nausea, and opioid use in adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery. Participants aged 12-18 years will receive hypnosis training before surgery. Outcomes include pain scores, nausea severity, opioid consumption, and length of hospital stay. Results will be compared to a historical control group without hypnosis.
Official title: Effect of Preoperative Hypnosis on Postoperative Pain, Nausea, and Opioid Use in Adolescents Undergoing Scoliosis Surgery: A Quasi-Experimental Study With Historical Controls
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-11-25
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hypnosis
Participants receive preoperative hypnosis training delivered by certified psychologists. The intervention includes guided sessions and instruction in self-hypnosis techniques to reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea before and after scoliosis surgery.
Locations (1)
St. Olavs Hospital
Trondheim, Norway