Exploring mystical experiences through hypnosis
A Neurophenomenological Study of Hypnosis
This study is testing if hypnosis can help people have mystical experiences and is looking at how their brain activity changes during the process.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Liege Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Liège) |
| Trial ID | NCT06017388 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the potential for inducing mystical experiences using hypnosis. Participants will undergo a screening process to assess eligibility, followed by a session where they will receive hypnotic suggestions aimed at facilitating a mystical experience. The study will compare EEG activity between those receiving hypnosis and a control group that receives a reading without hypnosis. The goal is to understand the neurophenomenological aspects of mystical experiences and their transformative potential.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18 and older who have a good comprehension of French.
Not a fit: Patients with a psychiatric history, neurological disorders, or those on psychoactive medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into therapeutic applications of hypnosis for personal transformation and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of inducing mystical experiences through hypnosis is explored, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years old * good comprehension of French Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric history * History of neurological disorder * Psychoactive medication * Addiction * Alcoholism
Where this trial is running
Liège
- University of Liege — Liège, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aminata Bicego
- Email: abicego@uliege.be
- Phone: +3243663499
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.