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  • Behavioral Medicine

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  • Hypnosis is a recognized therapeutic intervention for various conditions.
  • Previous studies indicate a correlation between hypnotizability levels and treatment outcomes.
  • The impact of hypnotizability on hot flash reduction requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze how hypnotizability influences the reduction in hot flash frequency during and after hypnosis treatment.
  • To determine if hypnotizability levels affect the speed at which a clinically significant reduction in hot flashes is achieved.

Main Methods:

  • A post hoc analysis was performed on data from participants undergoing hypnosis for hot flashes.
  • Hot flash frequency was recorded during treatment and a 12-week follow-up.
  • Participants were categorized by their hypnotizability levels (low, moderate, high).
  • Reduction percentages were calculated and plotted to identify the time to reach a 50% decrease in hot flashes.

Main Results:

  • All participants, irrespective of hypnotizability, achieved a 50% reduction in hot flash frequency by the end of the study.
  • Moderately and highly hypnotizable individuals reached the 50% reduction threshold by Week 3.
  • Individuals with low hypnotizability reached the 50% reduction threshold by the 12-week follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnotizability influences the rate of hot flash reduction with hypnosis, but not the ultimate efficacy.
  • Assessing hypnotizability in clinical practice can help personalize treatment duration and manage patient expectations.
  • Hypnosis offers a consistent and effective approach to managing hot flash frequency across different hypnotizability levels.