Hypnosis to reduce pain and nausea after scoliosis surgery in teens

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 tests whether preoperative hypnosis can improve postoperative outcomes for adolescents having scoliosis surgery. It compares a group trained in hypnosis before surgery with a historical control group from 2024 that did not receive hypnosis. Outcomes tracked include pain scores, nausea severity, opioid consumption, mobilization time, and length of hospital stay. The study uses data from the hospital spine surgery registry and standard statistical tests to assess differences between groups. Ethics approval has been obtained and the study is conducted at St. Olavs Hospital with collaboration from National Taiwan Normal University.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents aged 12-18 years undergoing elective scoliosis surgery
* Provided informed consent for participation and data registration in the regional spine surgery registry

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe cognitive impairment
* Language barriers preventing understanding of hypnosis instructions
* Lack of informed consent

Where it's running

• St. Olavs Hospital
  Trondheim, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Siri Winther Principal investigator, PHD
• Email: Siri.Bjorgen.Winther@stolav.no
• Phone: +4772573669

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.