Extensive research supports the effectiveness of hypnotherapy, with over 12,500 peer-reviewed studies on hypnosis listed in the National Library of Medicine. More than 1,100 review articles— including over 100 focused on pain management—synthesize findings directly relevant to patient care.
"Hypnosis and the allergic response"
"The Effect of Hypnosis on the Intensity of Pain and Anxiety in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review of Controlled Experimental Trials"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34698595/
"Hypnosis and communication reduce pain and anxiety in peripheral intravenous cannulation: Effect of Language and Confusion on Pain During Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization (KTHYPE), a multicentre randomised trial"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31862159/
"Evidence-based hypnotherapy for asthma: a critical review"
"Efficacy of hypnotherapy compared to cognitive behavioral therapy for mild to moderate depression - Results of a randomized controlled rater-blind clinical trial"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33725616/
"Hypnotic intervention in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32744483/
"Clinical Hypnosis and Music In Breast Biopsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial"
"Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Summary"
"Hypnosis in Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Clinical Study"
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/complementary-alternative-medicine-market
"Statistics From the National Health Interview Survey"
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/statistics-from-the-national-health-interview-survey
"Guidelines for the Assessment of Efficacy of Clinical Hypnosis Applications"
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00207144.2022.2049446
"Hypnotherapy FAQ: Are Hypnotherapists in Demand?"
https://www.wellness-institute.org/blog/hypnotherapy-faq-are-hypnotherapists-in-demand
"Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Hypnosis for the Management of Headache"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30152733/
"Effect of an Online Hypnosis Intervention in Reducing Migraine Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31251706/
"Systematic review, meta-analysis with subgroup analysis of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome, effect of intervention characteristics"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33508441/
"Review article: gut-directed hypnotherapy in the management of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25858661/
"[Hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome--a systematic review]"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19899024/
"Neurophysiology of hypnosis in chronic pain: A review of recent literature"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34748463/
"Hypnosis on acute dental and maxillofacial pain relief: A systematic review and meta-analysis"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35691451/
"Hypnotherapy for the Treatment of Persistent Pain: A Literature Review"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30866709/
*Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical, psychological (dependent on situation), or dental conditions, a referral, prescription, direction, or supervision from a licensed healthcare provider is required. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your health, and never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read or heard about hypnotherapy.
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