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Hypnosis for smoking cessation: a randomized trial.

Timothy P Carmody1, Carol Duncan, Joel A Simon

  • 1San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. Timothy.Carmody@ucsf.edu

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Hypnosis combined with nicotine patches (NP) shows favorable long-term smoking cessation rates compared to behavioral counseling with NP. This approach is particularly effective for smokers with a history of depression.

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  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Smoking cessation remains a significant public health challenge.
  • Nicotine dependence requires multifaceted treatment approaches.
  • Effectiveness of hypnosis in smoking cessation needs further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of hypnosis versus standard behavioral counseling for smoking cessation.
  • To evaluate interventions when both are combined with nicotine patches (NP).
  • To assess long-term quit rates at 6 and 12 months.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 286 current smokers.
  • Participants received either hypnosis or behavioral counseling, both combined with NP.
  • Interventions included two 60-min sessions, three follow-up calls, and 2 months of NP.

Main Results:

  • At 12 months, validated quit rates were 20% for hypnosis vs. 14% for behavioral counseling (RR=1.40).
  • Hypnosis showed higher validated quit rates at 6 and 12 months.
  • Hypnosis yielded significantly better results for participants with a history of depression.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis combined with NP is a viable and effective alternative to standard behavioral counseling for long-term smoking cessation.
  • The findings support the integration of hypnosis into smoking cessation programs.
  • Hypnosis may be a particularly beneficial smoking cessation tool for individuals with a history of depression.