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Hypnosis for anxiety1/27/2024 ![]() Overall the included trials were of poor methodological quality (one RCT scored 3 points, four RCTs scored 2 points, and nine RCTs scored 1 point). Disagreements were resolved through discussion.įourteen RCTs (n=693) were included in the review. Two reviewers independently selected studies for inclusion. The proportion of females ranged from 45% to 81%. The average age of the included participants ranged from 12 years to 50 years, where reported. ![]() Participants in the included trials were treated for general or unspecified anxiety, anxiety related to trauma, phobia, and test or examination anxiety. Outcomes were measured using a wide variety of checklist and inventory scales including the State Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Impact of Event Scale. Number of sessions and duration varied widely between trials. Comparison groups included: relaxation (meditational, music or progressive) cognitive behavioural therapy systematic desensitisation and routine care discussion or contact intravenous sedation psycho-physiological therapy and waiting list. Interventions in the included trials included: hypnosis group hypnosis and hypnosis combined with cognitive behavioural therapy, routine care, or intravenous sedation. ![]() Trials also had to asses at least one outcome measuring anxiety or constructs related to an anxiety disorder, and had to conduct measurement before and at least one time point after treatment. ![]() To be included, trials had to have appropriate control groups, such as placebo (sham) treatments, no treatment, waiting list, or treatments not involving hypnosis. Trials of techniques related to, but distinct from, hypnosis (such as autogenic training) were excluded. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of either stand-alone or adjunctive hypnosis for the treatment of clinical or subclinical anxiety were eligible for inclusion. ![]()
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