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Aaron P Bayne1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Urology, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|July 18, 2023
PubMed

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Medical hypnosis significantly improved dry nights for children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE). This safe, first-line therapy offers a promising solution for childhood bedwetting without side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) is common in children.
  • Effective first-line therapies for PMNE are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate medical hypnosis as a first-line therapy for children with PMNE.
  • To assess the effectiveness and safety of a self-guided hypnosis intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, single-center pilot clinical trial.
  • 17 children (8-15 years) with PMNE enrolled.
  • 1-month pre-intervention and 3-month post-intervention dry night diaries.

Main Results:

  • Median dry nights improved from 8 to 15.5 by month 3 (P = .0033).
  • 12 of 17 participants completed data collection.
  • All completers showed improvement; no side effects reported.

Conclusions:

  • Self-guided medical hypnosis is effective for PMNE.
  • It offers a safe, risk-free, first-line treatment option.
  • Consider hypnosis for childhood bedwetting management.

Keywords:
adolescentbehavior therapychildenuresis/therapyhypnosisprospective study

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