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  • Psychophysiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Integrative Medicine

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  • Hypnosis is a recognized therapy for psychological and somatic disorders.
  • While centrally mediated, hypnosis also impacts the peripheral autonomic nervous system (ANS).
  • Autonomic nervous system activity is measurable via psychophysiological indicators like heart rate variability and electrodermal activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the influence of hypnosis on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity.
  • To explore the connection between central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral ANS modulation by hypnosis.
  • To assess the therapeutic potential of hypnosis-induced ANS modulation for psychosomatic disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies measuring psychophysiological parameters during hypnotic interventions.
  • Analysis of heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), electrodermal activity (EDA), respiratory rate (RR), and analgesia nociceptive index (ANI).
  • Consideration of factors influencing hypnotic effects on the ANS, including hypnotizability and task conditions.

Main Results:

  • Hypnosis significantly impacts ANS functions, reducing sympathetic activity and increasing parasympathetic tone.
  • These effects are more pronounced during relaxation protocols.
  • Hypnotizability and specific task conditions mediate the extent of ANS modulation.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis demonstrates a capacity to modulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS) through both central and peripheral mechanisms.
  • Enhanced ANS modulation via hypnosis, linked to CNS activity, may optimize treatment for psychosomatic conditions.
  • Further research is warranted despite existing methodological limitations to fully leverage hypnosis for ANS-related disorders.