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Hypnosis for Pain and Nausea Reduction in Scoliosis Surgery: An Interventional Study

Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07854951

Registry updated: 2026-10-02
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Description

This study evaluates whether preoperative hypnosis can reduce postoperative pain, nausea, and opioid use in adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery. Participants aged 12-18 years will receive hypnosis training before surgery. Outcomes include pain scores, nausea severity, opioid consumption, and length of hospital stay. Results will be compared to a historical control group without hypnosis.

Interventions

  • Hypnosis (Behavioral)
    Participants receive preoperative hypnosis training delivered by certified psychologists. The intervention includes guided sessions and instruction in self-hypnosis techniques to reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea before and after scoliosis surgery.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12-18 years undergoing elective scoliosis surgery * Provided informed consent for participation and data registration in the regional spine surgery registry Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment * Language barriers preventing understanding of hypnosis instructions * Lack of informed consent

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

Locations

  • St. Olavs Hospital — Trondheim, Norway
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