Training healthcare providers to use hypnosis for managing cancer pain
Training clinical providers in evidence-based hypnosis for cancer pain management
This study is teaching cancer care providers how to use hypnosis to help reduce pain for cancer patients, making their treatment experience more comfortable and improving their overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045708 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on training cancer care providers in the use of evidence-based hypnosis techniques to manage pain associated with cancer and its treatments. By integrating hypnosis into pain management strategies, the project aims to improve the quality of life for cancer patients who often experience significant pain. The training will equip providers with the necessary skills to implement hypnosis effectively, addressing a critical gap in current cancer care practices. The approach is based on substantial evidence showing that hypnosis can significantly alleviate pain for many patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients experiencing pain related to their condition or treatment, particularly those who have not found relief through traditional pain management methods.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or those without cancer-related pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management for cancer patients, enhancing their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that hypnosis can be an effective pain management tool for cancer patients, indicating that this approach has a solid foundation of evidence supporting its use.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Montgomery, Guy H — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Montgomery, Guy H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.