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Hypnosis-Assisted Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent Brain Tumors: Advantages and Pitfalls.

BACKGROUND: Awake craniotomy (AC) is recommended for the resection of tumors in eloquent areas. It is traditionally performed under monitored anesthesia care (MAC), which relies on hypnotics and opioids. Hypnosis-assisted AC (HAAC) is an emerging technique that aims to provide psychological support while reducing the need for pharmacological sedation and analgesia. We aimed to compare the characteristics and outcomes of patients who underwent AC under HAAC or MAC. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical, anesthetic, surgical, and neuropsychological data of patients who underwent awa…

Virtual reality hypnosis diminishes experimental cold pain and alters autonomic responses.

Immersive virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool to reduce pain in clinical setting. Digital scripts displayed by VR disposals can be enriched by several analgesic interventions, which are widely used to reduce pain. One of these techniques is hypnosis induced through the VR script (VRH) which is facilitated by immersive environment and particularly efficient even for low hypnotizable patients. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of a VRH script on experimentally induced cold pain perception (intensity and unpleasantness) and physiological expression. 41 healthy volunteers had be…

Efficacy of Hypnosis Interventions: Fibromyalgia, Sleep, Oncology, Test Anxiety, and Beliefs.

This issue of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis addresses the efficacy and feasibility of hypnosis interventions for several medical problems and issues. The lead article provides a narrative review of the efficacy of hypnosis interventions for Fibromyalgia. This is followed by a feasibility study of self-administered hypnosis for sleep disturbances in college students and an article on self-hypnosis for self-care in oncology patients. The effect of self-hypnosis on test anxiety is added in a study of secondary school students in Malaysia. These articles are compl…

Hypnosis intervention for sleep quality in caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease.

Poor sleep quality is a common health issue among caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Behavioral interventions such as hypnosis have been proposed for improving sleep in this population since pharmacological measures can impair their ability to wake up readily to provide care. The present pilot study aimed to determine the feasibility of a hypnosis intervention program for improving sleep quality in caregivers of individuals with ADRD. A sample of 21 eligible adults was randomly assigned to either a self-administered hypnosis or a sham hypnosis group. Th…

Hypnosis in Anesthesia: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Hypnosis has a long history of use in anesthesia, but it has not yet achieved the level of widespread clinical usage, despite favorable results in some individual studies. This systematic review aimed to quantify hypnosis in the different anesthetic domains. A comprehensive search of the literature was undertaken using Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. In addition, the studies needed to be randomized controlled trials studying hypnosis and anesthesia. The search yielded 19 studies with a total of 3,699 patients over obstetrics, pediatrics,…

The effectiveness of clinical hypnosis on migraine headache symptoms and pain perception.

This study examined the effectiveness of the Hypnotherapy Protocol for Migraine in Adults (HPMA) in alleviating pain perception and migraine symptoms among outpatients. It was designed as a randomized controlled trial comprising three phases: baseline, intervention, and follow-up, which included both an experimental group and a wait-list control group. The sample consisted of 40 outpatients from Iran, categorized into those with aura, those without aura, and those with chronic migraine, selected through random sampling for each group. The research employed the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionna

Music and hypnosis for well-being in retirement homes: A pilot study.

Anxiety, pain and poor well-being are major issues in elderly individuals. Complementary interventions, such as music and hypnosis, are increasingly used to address these issues. The objectives of this study were to assess immediate changes in anxiety, pain and well-being during personalized prerecorded music and hypnosis interventions compared to control sessions, and to explore participants' subjective experiences. We employed a multiple time series model with daily measurements with older people living in retirement homes in rural areas (n = 8). The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) …

The Development and Use of the Valencia Scales of Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Hypnosis.

The importance of attitudes and beliefs in relation to people's behavior, both in general and within the context of psychological treatment, is undeniable. This is especially true in the field of hypnosis, where misinformation and myths are widespread. In response to a request from, and as a tribute to, Professor Steven Jay Lynn, we summarize the status of the Valencia Scales of Attitudes and Beliefs toward Hypnosis, both the client (VSABH-C) and therapist (VSABH-T) versions. A literature review was conducted in May 2024 across nine databases. The only inclusion criterion was that the studies …

Hypnotizability and Visual Imagery Inside and Outside Hypnosis: A Replication and Extension.

This study investigates the relationship between hypnotizability inside and outside hypnosis. Hypnotizability reflects one's responsiveness to hypnotic suggestions. Imagery vividness seems to be crucial for hypnosis, but the empirical data are inconsistent. We tested 56 participants using the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire (VVIQ) for outside hypnosis (trait) imagery, the Phenomenology of Consciousness Inventory (PCI) inside hypnosis for state imagery, and the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSHS) for hypnotizability. No significant correlation was found between hypn…

On the state-nonstate theory of hypnosis: network and topological EEG findings.

Hypnosis is a state of consciousness spontaneously occurring or induced through various techniques. Its occurrence is more likely in individuals with high scores of hypnotizability (highs) than in low hypnotizables (lows). The study aimed to assess the topological homogeneity within highs and lows during neutral hypnosis, and the EEG topological characteristics of highs and lows before and after hypnotic induction experienced as an altered state of consciousness only by highs. Sixteen highs and 16 lows were enrolled, informed that they would be submitted to hypnotic induction and studied acros…

Clinical hypnosis in pediatric care: An adjunctive tool or therapeutic illusion.

Clinical hypnosis has been proposed as a non-pharmacological intervention in pediatric healthcare, drawing on children's natural capacity for imagination and focused attention. It has been applied across a broad spectrum of medical and psychological conditions, yet its true clinical value remains a matter of debate. This narrative review synthesizes findings from randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, systematic reviews, and clinical case series on pediatric hypnotherapy. Literature was selected based on relevance, methodological quality, and diversity of application. Evidence suggests …

Hypnosis to improve life quality in invasive mole: A case report.

Gestational trophoblastic tumors (GTTs) encompass a spectrum of neoplastic conditions, including invasive mole, choriocarcinoma, placental s … ffects that compromise both quality of life and psychological well-being. In this context, clinical hypnosis has recently emerged as a promising complementary therapy to mitigate such symptoms. We report the case of a patient with invasive mole who received five clinical hypnosis sessions over 8 weeks, in conjunction with standard chemotherapy. Symptom evo …

Гипнотерапия для прекращения курения, сон, боль и потенциал применения гипноза.

Этот выпуск Международного журнала клинического и экспериментального гипноза содержит систематический обзор гипнотерапии на предмет прекращения курения, а также систематический обзор приложений к гипнозу. За этими обзорами следуют статьи, в которых изучается гипнотерапия на нарушение сна у пациентов с множественным склерозом, и которые дают результаты случайных клинических испытаний погружной виртуальной реальности, чтобы уменьшить боль и тревогу у пациентов, проходящих ортопедическую операцию. Кроме того, представляется важное новое исследование с выводами, которые указывают на "общий фактор"

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This issue of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis provides a systematic review of hypnotherapy for smoking cessation as well as a systematic review of hypnosis apps. These reviews are followed by articles that examine hypnotherapy for sleep disturbances in patients with multiple sclerosis, and provide results from a randomized cli…

Clinical experience with medical hypnosis as an adjunctive therapy in heart surgery.

Heart surgery patients are at high risk for psychological trauma and comorbid psychological disorders. Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders in this patient group are predictors of outcomes after cardiac surgery. Medical hypnosis is effective for non-pharmacologic prevention and treatment of psychological disorders and has been associated with improved health-related quality of life and better cardiovascular outcomes. This contribution makes note of evidence of the effectiveness of medical hypnosis in a discussion of the clinical experience with specific hypnotherapeutic too…

Exploring the Role of Conscious and Unconscious Processes in Hypnosis: A Theoretical Review.

This review provided a comprehensive examination of various theories that attempt to explain hypnosis, focusing on the interplay between conscious and unconscious processes. We conducted a thorough analysis of key theories, from historical origins to recent models centered on cognition, social factors, and attributions. A central theme emerged: the critical role of the unconscious as a "gatekeeper" that modulates and guides the hypnotic experience. This notion appears in various forms across many theories, with the unconscious actively shaping and regulating the flow of information between con…

An Identification Method for Road Hypnosis Based on Human EEG Data.

The driver in road hypnosis has not only some external characteristics, but also some internal characteristics. External features have obvious manifestations and can be directly observed. Internal features do not have obvious manifestations and cannot be directly observed. They need to be measured with specific instruments. Electroencephalography (EEG), as an internal feature of drivers, is the golden parameter for drivers' life identification. EEG is of great significance for the identification of road hypnosis. An identification method for road hypnosis based on human EEG data is proposed in…

Ericksonian Hypnosis as a Possible Form of Inquiry: A Peircean Phenomenological Approach.

The present article proposes a phenomenological analysis of Ericksonian hypnosis, highlighting it as a potential form of inquiry on human subjectivity. Ericksonian hypnosis is one of the most innovative therapeutic approaches created in the twentieth century. It is commonly understood as a kind of therapy and not a possible way of inquiry. Therapists usually associate hypnosis to private or institutional practice, and rarely to universities or research centers. Consequently, Ericksonian hypnosis is usually seen as a school of therapy and not a creative form of inquiry that may significantly co…

Hypnosis in Burn Care: Efficacy, Applications, and Implications for Austere Settings.

Burn injuries are among the most traumatic events a person can endure, often causing significant psychological dysfunction and severe pain. Hypnosis shows promise as a complementary intervention to manage pain and reduce the psychological distress associated with burn injury and treatment. This paper reviews the literature regarding hypnosis and potential applications of hypnosis in the management of burns. Hypnosis offers an effective, low-cost intervention that is widely applicable in the management of burns and can play a role in more acute and austere settings where resources are often lim…

Spiritual healing in palliative care with clinical hypnosis: neuroscience and therapy.

The neuroscientific features of inner consciousness, including its role in suffering and in accessing states of mind that relieve suffering; details salient meditative and hypnotic approaches appropriate for palliative settings of care; discusses core principles and orientations shared by effective approaches; and proposes early integration of hypnotic training as a coping skill and a platform for spiritual exploration, as desired.

The "well-sibling" syndrome: Hypnosis for the siblings of special needs children.

Often overlooked by caregivers because of their ability to adapt to a challenging home life by making few demands themselves, the siblings of special needs children have unacknowledged needs of their own. They often are reluctant to participate in therapy because of their self-concept of having to be the "normal" or "perfect" child. Therapy with these children requires non-pathologizing and attuned rapport building focused on creative self-exploration without requests for change. Two composite case vignettes illustrate the power and versatility of clinical hypnosis to facilitate new learning a…