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NCT Number: NCT03402074

Group Hypnosis for Stress Reduction

This prospective feasibility study aims to test a 5 week group hypnosis training as intervention to reduce perceived psychological stress in healthy subjects.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress, Psychological Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hochschulambulanz für Naturheilkunde

Berlin, Germany

About this study

In a pre- post comparison the feasibility of a standardized weekly 90 minutes group hypnosis training including CDs/MP3 recordings as homework to reduce perceived psychological stress in healthy subjects is investigated. Outcomes are measured quantitatively and qualitatively.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy or health-stable participants between 18 and 70 years with subjective increased intensity of stress in the last four weeks on the visual analogue scale rated between 40 -100 mm (VAS 0 - 100 mm)
  • Ability to consent and sign declaration of informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Current or planned participation in a stress management program within the next 17 weeks
  • Current use of psychotherapeutic treatment
  • presence of moderate or severe acute or chronic disease
  • presence of an acute or chronic mental disorder
  • Participation in a study within the last 2 months prior to enrollment
  • Lack of understanding of the German language

Treatment and study plan

Group hypnosis

Behavioral

5 session of group hypnosis, each 90 minutes, to reduce subjective stress and increase relaxation. Additional auditapes of hypnosis sessions as hoemwork

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived Stress on Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    VAS 0-100 mm

  2. Cohens Perceived Stress Scale 10 Items

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  3. Likert-Skala

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    about stressreduction

  4. ADS-K (Depression)

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  5. General Self Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer)

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  6. SF 36 Quality of Life

    Time frame: 5 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Group Hypnosis for Stress Reduction - a Feasibility Study

Acronym: Hypnostress

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jan 18, 2018
Registry last updated
Jun 20, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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