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Hypnosis for schizophrenia.

Santiago A Izquierdo, M Khan

    The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
    |July 22, 2004
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hypnosis may be a beneficial complementary therapy for schizophrenia, but current research is limited. More rigorous studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety in managing schizophrenia symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Complementary Medicine

    Background:

    • Schizophrenia symptoms persist despite conventional treatments.
    • Alternative therapies like hypnosis may offer additional benefits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate hypnosis for schizophrenia compared to standard care.
    • To assess hypnosis against other interventions for schizophrenia-like illnesses.

    Main Methods:

    • Searched Cochrane Schizophrenia Group Register and complementary medicine resources.
    • Included randomized or double-blind controlled trials comparing hypnosis to other treatments.
    • Excluded studies with over 50% participant dropout; analyzed binary outcomes using risk ratios.

    Main Results:

    • Three studies (n=149) were included.

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  • Hypnosis showed no significant difference in symptom improvement or adverse effects compared to standard treatment.
  • Hypnosis was as acceptable as relaxation and music interventions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Existing studies on hypnosis for schizophrenia are few, small, poorly reported, and outdated.
    • Hypnosis may potentially help individuals with schizophrenia.
    • Further high-quality, well-reported randomized controlled trials are necessary to confirm efficacy.