Using hypnosis to help patients during heart surgery

EVALUATION OF PRACTICES: RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE MONOCENTRIC SURVEY ON THE SATISFACTION OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING CARDIAC SURGERY WHO WERE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT BY ERICKSONIAN MEDICAL HYPNOSIS DURING THEIR STAY

Observational University Hospital, Grenoble · NCT06059976

This study tests whether using hypnosis can help patients feel less stressed and more satisfied during heart surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Grenoble Academic / other
Locations1 site (Grenoble)
Trial IDNCT06059976 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the satisfaction of patients undergoing cardiac surgery who receive additional support through Ericksonian Medical Hypnosis. It involves both retrospective and prospective surveys to assess the impact of hypnosis on pre-operative stress and anxiety. The goal is to enhance patient involvement in their care and improve their overall quality of life during and after surgery. The study will utilize questionnaires, including the EQ5D-5L, to gather data on patient experiences and outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for major cardiac surgery and are open to participating in hypnosis sessions.

Not a fit: Patients who oppose data conservation, are under guardianship, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have contraindications to hypnosis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and improve the quality of life for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown benefits of hypnosis in reducing anxiety and improving comfort during hospitalization, but this specific approach in cardiac surgery is less explored.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* \> 18 years
* Patients undergoing major cardiac surgery
* Patients who have had perioperative hypnosis sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Opposition of the patient to the conservation of data
* Subject under guardianship or subject deprived of liberty, as referred to in articles L1121-5 to L1121-8 of the CSP (French Public Health Code)
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women
* Contraindication to the practice of hypnosis

Where this trial is running

Grenoble

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hypnosis With Cardiac Surgeryhypnosiscardiac surgeryperi operatoire
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.