Combined osteopathy and hypnosis for cancer-related pain
Official title: Functional and Psychological Evaluation of Combined Osteopathy and Therapeutic Hypnosis in Cancer Patients Living With Chronic Pain: a Randomized Study Comparing Osteopathy and Hypnosis With Osteopathy Alone.
Run by Institut Rafael · NCT07860476 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding hypnosis to osteopathy helps cancer patients with chronic pain, compared with osteopathy alone.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut Rafael Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France Region) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | September 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07860476 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) with cancer and chronic pain (≥3 months) who also have a notable emotional component to their pain (K10 20–29) and can attend all study visits.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a significant emotional component to pain or those unable to complete the treatment schedule may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares two approaches for managing cancer-related pain: osteopathy alone versus a combination of osteopathy and hypnosis. Adults with cancer, ongoing or completed treatment, who have chronic pain and a notable emotional component to that pain, will receive the assigned therapy and be evaluated for pain and related outcomes. The aim is to see if the integrated approach provides greater relief and improved quality of life while addressing physical and psychological aspects of pain. Treatments focus on tissue mobility, circulation, muscle tension, and hypnotic techniques to modulate pain perception. The study is conducted at Institut Rafael in France with collaboration from Hartmann Oncology Radiotherapy Group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience greater pain relief and better coping with emotional aspects of pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests osteopathy can reduce cancer-related pain; adding hypnosis is a newer approach with promising but less-established evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years, * Patient diagnosed with cancer (currently undergoing treatment or having completed oncological treatment), * Experiencing chronic pain (≥ 3 months), * Presenting a strong emotional component to the pain: K10 score between 20 and 29, * Patient able to attend all visits and follow study procedures, * Patient who has provided consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with no emotional distress or with severe distress * Sensory (auditory, visual) or cognitive deficits likely to hinder the conduct of hypnosis sessions * Patient who has undergone hypnotherapy sessions within the last 3 months * Patient unable to provide consent
Where it's running
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Institut Rafael
Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France Region, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alain TOLEDANO, M.D.
- Email: alain.toledano@horg.fr
- Phone: + 33 (0)1 84 00 70 07
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.