NCT07370974 Effect of Clinical Hypnosis in Preoperative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing an Abdominal Surgery.
| NCT ID | NCT07370974 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | HASSAN 1st university |
| Condition | Hypnosis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-07 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-20 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 48 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-20.
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Brief Summary
This Multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates clinical hypnosis efficacy for reducing perioperative anxiety and postoperative pain in abdominal surgery patients across 3 Moroccan centers (n=48-68). Intervention arm receives 15-20 min level 2 hypnosis session preoperatively; control receives standard psychological preparation. Primary outcome: VAS-anxiety post-intervention. Secondary: postoperative EVA-pain, analgesic consumption, length of stay. Study Design Prospective, multicenter, parallel-group RCT (1:1 allocation, stratified by center/sex). Inclusion: consenting ASA I-II adults for abdominal surgery. Primary endpoint powered for 10mm EVA reduction (80% power, α=0.05). Registration supports PhD thesis at ISSS/Université Hassan 1er Settat.
Eligibility Criteria
* Inclusion Criteria: 1. Consenting patients undergoing abdominal surgery 2. ASA I-II physical status 3. Able to understand and respond to instructions 4. No major psychological disorders * Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-consenting patients 2. Prior experience with hypnosis 3. History of mental illness 4. Psychoactive substance consumption 5. Cognitive disorders
Contact & Investigator
NAOUFAL HIMMOUCHE HIMMOUCHE, Professor
STUDY DIRECTOR
Laboratory of health sciences and technlmogies, Higher Institute of Health sciences, Hassan Fisrt University, Settat Morocco
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07370974 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Hypnosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07370974 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07370974 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at youssef.el-allam.doc@uhp.ac.ma for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07370974 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Kenitra, Morocco, Settat, Morocco, Youssoufia, Morocco.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07370974 clinical trial?
NCT07370974 is sponsored by HASSAN 1st university. The principal investigator is NAOUFAL HIMMOUCHE HIMMOUCHE, Professor at Laboratory of health sciences and technlmogies, Higher Institute of Health sciences, Hassan Fisrt University, Settat Morocco. The trial plans to enroll 48 participants.