Study of the Effectiveness of Clinical Hypnosis and Self-hypnosis in Relieving Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

Sponsor
University Hospital, Toulouse
Study ID
NCT07572981
Status
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Hypnosis session — OTHER
    For the experimental group: two hypnosis sessions with the nurse
  • Group self-hypnosis — OTHER
    For the experimental group: reinforcement of the hypnosis technique with a group self-hypnosis session
  • Unstructured supportive interview — OTHER
    For the control group: unstructured supportive interview with the nurse
  • Questionnaires completion — OTHER
    Completion of quality of life questionnaires at inclusion, at 3 months and at 6 months

Study Details

The onset of menopause is accompanied by a significant drop in blood estradiol levels, the main symptom of which is hot flashes. These are present in 80% of menopausal women and are debilitating in 25% of cases. Although estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment for managing menopausal symptoms, numerous non-hormonal alternatives, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, have been evaluated for managing menopausal symptoms. Among these, hypnosis has shown promise in several studies. However, to our knowledge, there are no studies that evaluate the longer-term effectiveness of hypnotherapy on menopausal symptoms (beyond 3 months after the start of treatment). Furthermore, there is very little data on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the overall quality of life of these women, independent of hot flashes, nor on other symptoms related to menopause. A first pilot study, neither randomized nor controlled, is currently underway, and we hope to continue the project with a robust controlled study.

Key Dates

First listed
May 7, 2026
Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
94 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Standard group without hypnosis
    Patient receiving conventional care without hypnosis
  • Experimental: Experimental group with hypnosis
    Patient undergoing hypnosis sessions

Primary Outcome Measure

Evaluation of the effectiveness at 6 months of hypnotherapy on the overall quality of life of menopausal women compared to a simple empathic support technique. [ Time Frame: 6 months after the inclusion ]

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