Hypnosis and Attention in Patients With a Neurological Disease (Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis)

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Hypnosis — OTHER
  Hypnosis sessions designed to improve attentional control and reduce fatigue in patients with neurological conditions (stroke, TBI, MS). The intervention involves guided hypnotic induction and suggestions tailored to enhance cognitive focus and energy management.

Study Details

This feasibility study investigates the potential of hypnosis as a complementary therapy to improve attentional deficits and fatigue in patients with neurological diseases 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 methods. 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 practicality, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of hypnosis in enhancing attention and reducing fatigue.

Key Dates

First listed

Dec 1, 2025

Start date

Nov 18, 2025

Status verified

Nov 2025

Primary completion

Jul 31, 2029

Completion

Jul 31, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment

48 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• Experimental: Intervention
  Hypnosis Intervention Participants receive hypnosis sessions designed to improve attention and reduce fatigue.
• Sham Comparator: Control
  Sham Hypnosis Control Participants receive sham hypnosis sessions serving as a control condition.

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of the study design and procedures [ Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 weeks ]

Central Contacts

• Thomas Nyffeler, Prof. Dr. med.
  +41412055686
  [email protected]

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