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Group hypnosis for stress reduction and improved stress coping: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Silvia Fisch1,2, Suzana Trivaković-Thiel1,3, Stephanie Roll2
1Psychotherapeutische Praxis, Daruper Str. 14, 48653, Coesfeld, Germany.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
|November 14, 2020
Summary
Hypnotherapy significantly reduced perceived stress in healthy adults. Participants in the hypnosis group experienced sustained stress reduction over 12 weeks compared to the control group.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Trials
- Health & Wellness
Background:
- Investigated the impact of a hypnotherapeutic group program on individuals experiencing elevated perceived stress.
- Focused on healthy participants with self-assessed stress levels of 40mm or higher on a visual analogue scale (VAS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a hypnotherapeutic group program for stress reduction and improved coping mechanisms.
- To compare outcomes between a hypnosis intervention group and a control group receiving only educational materials.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled multicenter trial involving 95 participants.
- Intervention group received 5 weekly hypnotherapy sessions, audio records, and an educational booklet; control group received only the booklet.
- Primary outcome: VAS stress level at 5 weeks. Secondary outcomes: stress levels at 12 weeks, perceived stress (CPSS), depression (ADS-K), self-efficacy (SWE), and quality of life (SF-36).
Main Results:
- The hypnosis group showed a significantly greater reduction in VAS stress levels at 5 weeks (adjusted mean difference: -21.2mm, P < 0.001) and 12 weeks (adjusted mean difference: -14.7mm, P = 0.006) compared to the control group.
- Significant improvements were observed in the hypnosis group for perceived stress (CPSS), quality of life (SF-36), self-efficacy (SWE), and depression (ADS-K) at both 5 and 12 weeks.
- The study included 95 participants (47 in the hypnosis group, 48 in the control group), with a mean age around 45-47 years.
Conclusions:
- Hypnotherapy demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing perceived stress in healthy individuals with elevated stress levels.
- The benefits of the hypnotherapy program, including stress reduction and improvements in psychological well-being, were sustained for at least 12 weeks.
- The findings support the use of hypnotherapeutic group programs as a viable intervention for managing stress and enhancing mental health.
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