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Hypnotherapy as a treatment for enuresis.

S D Edwards, H I van der Spuy

    Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hypnotherapy significantly reduced nocturnal enuresis in boys aged 8-13. This treatment was effective over six months, offering a viable alternative or adjunctive therapy for bedwetting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
    • Behavioral Therapy

    Background:

    • Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a common childhood condition affecting many boys.
    • Existing treatments for nocturnal enuresis have varying success rates and potential side effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To experimentally and clinically assess the efficacy of hypnotherapy for treating nocturnal enuresis in boys.
    • To compare hypnotherapy's effectiveness against baseline and no-treatment controls.

    Main Methods:

    • A controlled study involving 48 boys aged 8-13 with nocturnal enuresis.
    • Standardized hypnotherapy treatment comprising six weekly one-hour sessions.
    • Assessment of enuresis frequency over a 6-month period.

    Main Results:

    • Hypnotherapy demonstrated a significant decrease in nocturnal enuresis frequency over 6 months.
    • The effectiveness was noted in comparison to both pretreatment baseline and no-treatment control groups.
    • Trance induction was not identified as a necessary component for successful treatment outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for nocturnal enuresis in boys aged 8-13.
    • It serves as a valuable alternative or adjunctive therapy for managing bedwetting.
    • Further research may explore the specific mechanisms of hypnotherapy in enuresis treatment.

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