Hypnosis and Attention in Patients With a Neurological Disease (Stroke
Hypnosis and Attention in Patients With a Neurological Disease
What it found
No result yet.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Intervention Hypnosis
What it measured
Main measures
Feasibility of the study design and procedures
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Feasibility
Other measures (1)
Video-oculography during free visual exploration
Change before and after the intervention over the period of 3 weeks.
Nerve conduction tests
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* ICD-10 Diagnosis of stroke, TBI or MS * Admitted to the inpatient and/or outpatient in the Clinic for Neurology and Neurorehabilitation * Age 18 years old or older * Understanding the German language * Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Psychiatric disease Exclusion criteria for the EEG: - Scalp or skin conditions that interfere with EEG electrode placement (e.g. open wounds, infections, severe psoriasis) Implanted medical or neurostimulation devices that interfere with EEG electrode placement (e.g. deep brain stimulators, cochlear implants)
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
Contact details on the registryAbout this trial
In the sponsor's words
This feasibility study investigates the potential of hypnosis as a complementary therapy for improving attentional deficits and reducing fatigue in patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and multiple sclerosis (MS). These patients often experience reduced spontaneous visual exploration and impaired functional independence despite current rehabilitation approaches. By integrating hypnosis with standard care and using EEG to monitor brain activity during hypnosis and sham-hypnosis sessions, this trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of hypnosis in enhancing attention and reducing fatigue.
Papers
Background
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History
Started
Nov 2025
Main results due
Jul 2029
Finished
Jul 2029