Psychological Distress study: Hypnotic Communication
Official title Hypnotic Communication in Cardiology: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07424209
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether using hypnotic communication reduces emotional distress and pain during the procedure. It will compare patients who receive the technique with those who get usual care.
- Who it's for
- Adult patients scheduled for elective coronary angiography at the Cardiology Unit of Ospedale degli Infermi in Biella, Italy.
- What's involved
- Participants in the experimental group will receive a hypnotic communication session from trained nurses before and during the angiography. The control group will receive standard care only. Outcomes such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, pain, and satisfaction will be measured before and after the procedure.
- Time commitment
- The study will run for about 24 months, enrolling 306 patients. Each participant will have a single visit for the procedure and related assessments, with follow‑up measurements taken immediately after and up to an hour later.
- Time commitment: about 24 months
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients (≥18 years), of both sexes, referred to the Cardiology Unit and scheduled for elective coronary angiography;
- Ability to read and understand the Italian language.
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive impairment or neurodegenerative disorders that may compromise the ability to provide informed consent;
- Psychiatric disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, or major depressive states.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ponderano, Italy, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 24 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ponderano, Italy, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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