Peer-Reviewed Evidence

The Science Behind Clinical Hypnosis

Explore 33 peer-reviewed studies from leading medical journals demonstrating the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.

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Studies Cited

Pain Reduction

10 studies

10 peer-reviewed studies proving hypnosis reduces pain

Thompson et al. (2019)

Meta-analysis of 85 studies

Trials Reviewed

Elkins et al. (2007)

Systematic review of controlled trials

Jensen & Patterson (2014)

American Psychologist review

Brugnoli et al. (2018)

100 chronic pain patients

Rosenbloom et al. (2024)

92 surgery patients

Haanen et al. (1991)

Fibromyalgia comparison

Aravena et al. (2020)

Self-hypnosis recordings

Patterson et al. (1992)

Wound debridement pain

Zeng et al. (2022)

Pre-surgery hypnosis

Ogez et al. (2024)

Self-hypnosis program

Stress & Anxiety

10 studies

10 studies showing 84% better outcomes than control groups

Better Than Control

Valentine et al. (2019)

Meta-analysis of 15 studies

Calms Nervous System

Leo et al. (2024)

Anxiety & cardiovascular health

Studies Reviewed

Rosendahl et al. (2024)

Umbrella review of 49 meta-analyses

Brugnoli et al. (2018)

Cancer patients over 2 years

ICU Intervention

Schmidt et al. (2021)

Ventilated patients

Anlló et al. (2020)

COPD patients breathing better

CBT Enhancement

Kirsch et al. (1995)

Hypnosis + CBT meta-analysis

Combat Veterans

Abramowitz et al. (2008)

Trauma symptom reduction

Safe Processing

PTSD clinical review

Montgomery et al. (2007)

200 breast cancer patients

Gut Health & IBS

10 studies

10 studies showing 76% of patients improve significantly

IBS Improvement

Systematic Review (2019)

8 RCTs with 464 patients

Peters et al. (2016)

Hypnotherapy vs low FODMAP diet

Lasting Results

Lindfors et al. (2012)

138 refractory IBS patients

Roberts et al. (2006)

Primary care RCT

Whorwell Protocol (1984)

Manchester pioneering work

Nerva App (2024)

Digital hypnotherapy RCT

Remission Extended

Keefer et al. (2013)

Ulcerative colitis study

Children Studied

Browne et al. (2019)

Pediatric chronic nausea

Faster Emptying

Nature Review (2006)

Functional dyspepsia

Healthline Review (2018)

Major hospital overview

Sleep & Insomnia

3 studies

Up to 80% increase in deep restorative sleep

More Deep Sleep

Cordi et al. (2014)

Slow-wave sleep enhancement

Insomnia Relief

Lam et al. (2018)

CBT-hypnotherapy combo

Sleep Dimensions

Chamine et al. (2020)

Systematic review

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hypnosis safe and supported by clinical research?

Research on hypnosis for pain, IBS and anxiety is ongoing, and results vary between people. Hypnotherapy is not a cure, and it is not a replacement for medical care. Talk to your doctor about your health before you start. The studies cited above give the details.

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