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References on Efficacy and Clinical Effectiveness of Hypnosis
Donald Moss, PhD – Inclusion Criterion: Published 2015 and later
Basic Textbooks in Hypnosis:
Elkins, G. (Ed.). (2017). Handbook of medical and psychological hypnosis: Foundations, applications, and professional issues. Springer.
Elkins, G. (Ed.). (2022). Introduction to clinical hypnosis: The basics and beyond. Mountain Pine Publishing.
Elkins, G., & Alldredge, C. (2024). Hypnosis & hypnotherapy: What you need to know. Mountain Pine Publishing.
Linden, J. H., DeBenedittis, G., Sugarman, L., & Varga, K. (Eds.). (2024). The Routledge international handbook of clinical hypnosis. Routledge.
Yapko, M. D., & Creswell, S. R. (2025). Trancework: An introduction to the practice of clinical hypnosis (6th ed.). Brunner-Routledge.
Resources on Clinical Effectiveness of Hypnosis:
General
Crowther, M., Lim, W., & Crowther, M. A. (2010). Systematic review and meta-analysis methodology. Blood, 116(17), 3140–3146. https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2010-05-280883
Elkins, G. R., Alldredge, C. T., Hood, A. & Ekanayake, V. (2025). Clinical hypnosis: A contemporary, evidencebased perspective. Journal of Health Service Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00122-2
Gartlehner, G., Hansen, R. A., Nissman, D., Lohr, K. N., & Carey, T. S. (2006). Criteria for distinguishing effectiveness from efficacy trials in systematic reviews. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US).
Kekecs, Z., Moss, D., Elkins, G., De Benedettis, G., Pallson, O., Shenefelt, P., Terhune, D., Varga, K., & Whorwell, P. (2022). Guidelines for the assessment of efficacy of clinical hypnosis applications. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 70(2), 104-122. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2022.2049446
Kekecs, Z., Moss, D., Whorwell, P. J., Varga, K., Terhune, D. B., Shenefelt, P. D., Palsson, O. S., Benedittis, G., & Elkins, G. (2024). Best practice recommendations for conducting and reporting controlled trials in clinical hypnosis research. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 29, 2515690X241274538. https://doi.org/10.1177/2515690X241274538
Leon, A. C., Davis, L. L., & Kraemer, H. C. (2011). The role and interpretation of pilot studies in clinical research. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 45(5), 626–629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2010.10.008
Milling, L. S. (Ed.). (2023). Evidence-based practice in clinical hypnosis. American Psychological Association.
Palsson, O. S., Kekecs, Z., De Benedettis, G., Moss, D., Elkins, G., Terhune, D. B., Varga, K., Shenefelt, P., & Whorwell, P. (2023). Current practices, experiences, and views in clinical hypnosis: Findings of an international survey. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 71(2), 92-114. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2023.2183862
Anxiety
Abdeshahi, S. K., Hashemipour, M. A., Mesgarzadeh, V., Payam, A. S., & Monfared, A. H. (2013). Effect of hypnosis on induction of local anaesthesia, pain perception, control of haemorrhage and anxiety during extraction of third molars: a case–control study. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 41(4), 310-315
Abensur Vuillaume, L., Gentilhomme, C., Weber, S., Ouamara, N., Bayard, J., Valla, M., … & Guler, N. (2022). Effectiveness of Hypnosis for the Prevention of Anxiety During Coronary Angiography (HYPCOR study): a prospective randomized study. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 22(1), 315.
Anlló, H., Herer, B., Delignières, A., Bocahu, Y., Segundo, I., Mach Alingrin, V., … & Larue, F. (2020). Hypnosis for the management of anxiety and dyspnea in COPD: A randomized, sham-controlled crossover trial. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2609-2620.
Brugnoli, M. P., Pesce, G., Pasin, E., Basile, M. F., Tamburin, S., & Polati, E. (2018). The role of clinical hypnosis and self-hypnosis to relief pain and anxiety in severe chronic diseases in palliative care: a 2-year long-term follow-up of treatment in a nonrandomized clinical trial. Annals of palliative medicine, 7(1), 171-131.
Chen, P. Y., Liu, Y. M., & Chen, M. L. (2017). The effect of hypnosis on anxiety in patients with cancer: A meta‐analysis. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 14(3), 223-236.
Hammond, D. C. (2010). Hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety-and stress-related disorders. Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 10(2), 263-273.
Leo, D. G., Keller, S. S., & Proietti, R. (2024). “Close your eyes and relax”: the role of hypnosis in reducing anxiety, and its implications for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1411835.
Roberts, R. L., Rhodes, J. R., & Elkins, G. R. (2021). Effect of hypnosis on anxiety: Results from a randomized controlled trial with women in postmenopause. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 28(4), 868-881.
Sine, H., Achbani, A., & Filali, K. (2022). The effect of hypnosis on the intensity of pain and anxiety in cancer patients: a systematic review of controlled experimental trials. Cancer investigation, 40(3), 235-253.
Spiegel, D. (2013). Tranceformations: hypnosis in brain and body. Depression and anxiety, 30(4), 342-352.
Tezcan, B., Ademoğlu, D., Can, M., Kazancı, D., Mungan, I., Taştemur, S., … & Turan, S. (2021). A randomized clinical trial on the effect of hypnosis on anxiety and pain in rigid cystoscopy patients. Journal of Endourology, 35(1), 47-53.
Valentine, K. E., Milling, L. S., Clark, L. J., & Moriarty, C. L. (2019). The efficacy of hypnosis as a treatment for anxiety: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 67(3), 336–363. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2019.1613863
Wolf, T. G., Schläppi, S., Benz, C. I., & Campus, G. (2022). Efficacy of hypnosis on dental anxiety and phobia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain sciences, 12(5), 521.
Zhao, X., You, X., Shi, C., & Gan, S. (2015). Hypnosis therapy using augmented reality technology: treatment for psychological stress and anxiety. Behaviour and Information Technology, 34(6), 646-653.
Cancer Pain
Carlson, L. E., Toivonen, K., Flynn, M., Deleemans, J., Piedalue, K. A., Tolsdorf, E., & Subnis, U. (2018). The role of hypnosis in cancer care. Current oncology reports, 20(12), 93.
Eaton, L. H., Jang, M. K., Jensen, M. P., Pike, K. C., Heitkemper, M. M., & Doorenbos, A. Z. (2022). Hypnosis and relaxation interventions for chronic pain management in cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Supportive Care in Cancer: Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(1), 50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07498-1
Kravits, K. (2013). Hypnosis: adjunct therapy for cancer pain management. Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology, 4(2), 83.
Mendoza, M. E., Capafons, A., Gralow, J. R., Syrjala, K. L., Suárez‐Rodríguez, J. M., Fann, J. R., & Jensen, M. P. (2017). Randomized controlled trial of the Valencia model of waking hypnosis plus CBT for pain, fatigue, and sleep management in patients with cancer and cancer survivors. Psycho‐oncology, 26(11), 1832-1838.
Montgomery, G. H., Schnur, J. B., & Kravits, K. (2013). Hypnosis for cancer care: over 200 years young. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 63(1), 31-44.
Sine, H., Achbani, A., & Filali, K. (2022). The effect of hypnosis on the intensity of pain and anxiety in cancer patients: a systematic review of controlled experimental trials. Cancer investigation, 40(3), 235-253.
Tomé-Pires, C., & Miró, J. (2012). Hypnosis for the management of chronic and cancer procedure-related pain in children. The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 60(4), 432–457. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2012.701092
Wortzel, J., & Spiegel, D. (2017). Hypnosis in cancer care. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 60(1), 4-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2017.1290577
Dental
Dental Applications
Al‐Harasi, S., Ashley, P. F., Moles, D. R., Parekh, S., & Walters, V. (2010). Hypnosis for children undergoing dental treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (8).
Facco, E., Manani, G., & Zanette, G. (2012). The relevance of hypnosis and behavioural techniques in dentistry. Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, 29(4).
Glaesmer, H., Geupel, H., & Haak, R. (2015). A controlled trial on the effect of hypnosis on dental anxiety in tooth removal patients. Patient education and counseling, 98(9), 1112-1115.
Halsband, U., & Wolf, T. G. (2015). Functional changes in brain activity after hypnosis in patients with dental phobia. Journal of Physiology-Paris, 109(4-6), 131-142.
Huet, A., Lucas-Polomeni, M. M., Robert, J. C., Sixou, J. L., & Wodey, E. (2011). Hypnosis and dental anesthesia in children: a prospective controlled study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 59(4), 424-440.
Merz, A. E., Campus, G., Abrahamsen, R., & Wolf, T. G. (2022). Hypnosis on acute dental and maxillofacial pain relief: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 123, 104184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104184 Sabherwal, P., Kalra, N., Tyagi, R.,
Khatri, A., & Srivastava, S. (2021). Hypnosis and progressive muscle relaxation for anxiolysis and pain control during extraction procedure in 8-12-year-old children: a randomized control trial. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, 22(5), 823–832. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-021-00619-0
Silva, J. J., Da Silva, J., Souza, L. F., Sá-Caputo, D., Cortez, C. M., Paineiras-Domingos, L. L., & Bernardo-Filho, M. (2022). Effectiveness of hypnosis on pain and anxiety in dentistry: Narrative review. The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 65(2), 87–98. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2021.2005528
Wolf, T. G., Schläppi, S., Benz, C. I., & Campus, G. (2022). Efficacy of hypnosis on dental anxiety and phobia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Sciences, 12(5), 521. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12050521
Wolf, T. G., Baumgärtner, E., & Peter, B. (2022). Personality styles of dentists practicing hypnosis confirm the existence of the homo hypnoticus. Frontiers in psychology, 13, 835200.
Venkiteswaran, A., & Tandon, S. (2021). Role of hypnosis in dental treatment: A narrative review. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 11(2), 115-124.
Depression
Alladin, A. (2012). Cognitive hypnotherapy for major depressive disorder. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 54(4), 275-293.
Chen, X., Yang, R., Ge, L., Luo, J., & Lv, R. (2017). Hypnosis in the treatment of major depression: an analysis of heart rate variability. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 65(1), 52-63.
Elyasi, F., Taghizadeh, F., Zarghami, M., Moosazadeh, M., Abdollahi Chirani, S., & Babakhanian, M. (2021). Cognitive-behavioral therapy and hypnosis intervention on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a clinical trial. Middle East Journal of Cancer, 12(2), 236-248.
González-Ramírez, E., Carrillo-Montoya, T., García-Vega, M. L., Hart, C. E., Zavala-Norzagaray, A. A., & Ley-Quinónez, C. P. (2017). Effectiveness of hypnosis therapy and Gestalt therapy as depression treatments. Clínica y Salud, 28(1), 33-37.
Holdevici, I. (2014). Relaxation and hypnosis in reducing anxious-depressive symptoms and insomnia among adults. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 127, 586-590.
Lynn, S. J., Barnes, S., Deming, A., & Accardi, M. (2010). Hypnosis, rumination, and depression: catalyzing attention and mindfulness-based treatments. Intl. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 58(2), 202-221.
McCann, B. S., & Collin, A. (2024). Hypnotically enhancing behavioral activation in the treatment of depression. The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 66(2), 97–107. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2023.2270005
McCann, B. S., & Landes, S. J. (2010). Hypnosis in the treatment of depression: considerations in research design and methods. The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis, 58(2), 147–164. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207140903523186
Milling, L. S., Valentine, K. E., McCarley, H. S., & LoStimolo, L. M. (2019). A meta-analysis of hypnotic interventions for depression symptoms: High hopes for hypnosis? American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 61(3), 227–243. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2018.1489777
Ramondo, N., Pestell, C. F., Byrne, S. M., & Gignac, G. E. (2024). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnosis in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Control Trial. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 72(3), 229-253.
Souza, F. L., Moura, M. S., Silva, J. V. A., & Elkins, G. (2024). Hypnosis for depression: systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 101913.
Wells, A. & Fisher, P. L. (Eds.) (2016). Treating depression: MCT, CBT, and third wave therapies. John Wiley.
Untas, A., Chauveau, P., Dupré-Goudable, C., Kolko, A., Lakdja, F., & Cazenave, N. (2013). The effects of hypnosis on anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleepiness in people undergoing hemodialysis: a clinical report. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 61(4), 475-483.
Yapko M. D. (2024). Hypnosis in treating depression: Applying multidimensional perspectives. The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 66(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2023.2298635
Fibromyalgia
Almeida-Marques, F. X. D., Sánchez-Blanco, J., & Cano-García, F. J. (2018). Hypnosis is more effective than clinical interviews: Occurrence of trauma in fibromyalgia. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 66(1), 3-18.
Aravena, V., García, F. E., Téllez, A., & Arias, P. R. (2020). Hypnotic intervention in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 63(1), 49-61.
Baykuş, H. E., Güç, A. A., Karabaş, Ç., & Çalış, H. T. (2023). Efficacy of hypnotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia: a prospective randomized controlled study. World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 9(4), 447-453.
Bernardy, K., Füber, N., Klose, P., & Häuser, W. (2011). Efficacy of hypnosis/guided imagery in fibromyalgia syndrome-a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 12, 1-11.
Castel, A., Cascón, R., Padrol, A., Sala, J., & Rull, M. (2012). Multicomponent cognitive-behavioral group therapy with hypnosis for the treatment of fibromyalgia: long-term outcome. The Journal of Pain, 13(3), 255-265.
De Benedittis, G. (2012). Hypnotherapy for fibromyalgia: A long-term controlled study [Paper presentation]. The 14th World Congress on Pain, Milan, Italy.
De Benedittis, G. (2014). Fibromyalgia and post-traumatic stress disorder: The missing link? [Paper presentation]. The 15th World Congress on Pain, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
De Benedittis G. (2023). The challenge of fibromyalgia efficacy of hypnosis in alleviating the invisible pain: A narrative review. The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 71(4), 276–296. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2023.2247443
Dorta, D. C., Colavolpe, P. O., Lauria, P. S. S., Fonseca, R. B., Brito, V. C. S. G., & Villarreal, C. F. (2024). Multimodal benefits of hypnosis on pain, mental health, sleep, and quality of life in
patients with chronic pain related to fibromyalgia: A randomized, controlled, blindly-evaluated trial. EXPLORE, 20(6), 103016.
Elkins G. (2023). Efficacy of hypnosis interventions: Fibromyalgia, sleep, oncology, test anxiety, and beliefs. The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 71(4), 273–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2023.2243785
Häuser, W., & De Benedittis, G. (2024). Hypnosis and fibromyalgia syndrome. In The Routledge International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis (pp. 640-649). Routledge.
Kumar Govindaiah, P., Adarsh, A., Panda, R., Gosseries, O., Malaise, N., Salamun, I., … & Bicego, A. (2024). Exploring Electrophysiological Responses to Hypnosis in Patients with Fibromyalgia. Brain Sciences, 14(11), 1047.
Langlois, P., Perrochon, A., David, R., Rainville, P., Wood, C., Vanhaudenhuyse, A., … & Billot, M. (2022). Hypnosis to manage musculoskeletal and neuropathic chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 135, 104591.
Ozgunay, S. E., Kasapoglu Aksoy, M., Deniz, K. N., Onen, S., Onur, T., Kilicarslan, N., … & Karasu, D. (2024). Effect of hypnosis on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in female patients with fibromyalgia: prospective, randomized, controlled study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 72(1), 51-63.
Picard, P., Jusseaume, C., Boutet, M., Dualé, C., Mulliez, A., & Aublet-Cuvellier, B. (2013). Hypnosis for management of fibromyalgia. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 61(1), 111-123.
Zech, N., Hansen, E., Bernardy, K., & Häuser, W. (2017). Efficacy, acceptability and safety of guided imagery/hypnosis in fibromyalgia–A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Pain, 21(2), 217-227.
Functional Neurological Disorders
Connors, M. H., Quinto, L., Deeley, Q., Halligan, P. W., Oakley, D. A., & Kanaan, R. A. (2024). Hypnosis and suggestion as interventions for functional neurological disorder: A systematic review. General Hospital Psychiatry, 86, 92–102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.12.006
Habit Control and Addictive Behavior
Barnes, J., McRobbie, H., Dong, C. Y., Walker, N., & Hartmann-Boyce, J. (2019). Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6(6), CD001008. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001008.pub3
Hartmann-Boyce, J., Livingstone-Banks, J., Ordóñez-Mena, J. M., Fanshawe, T. R., Lindson, N., Freeman, S. C., Sutton, A. J., Theodoulou, A., & Aveyard, P. (2021). Behavioural interventions for smoking cessation: An overview and network meta-analysis. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1(1), CD013229. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013229.pub2
Milling, L. S., Gover, M. C., & Moriarty, C. L. (2018). The effectiveness of hypnosis as an intervention for obesity: A meta-analytic review. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 5(1), 29-45. https://doi.org/10.1037/cns0000139
Hemophilia
duTreil, S. (2014). Physical and psychosocial challenges in adult hemophilia patients with inhibitors. Journal of blood medicine, 115-122.
Lambing, A., Witkop, M., & Humphries, T. J. (2019). Complementary and alternative therapy (CAM) in haemophilia pain management: A review of published literature. J Haemophil Pract, 6(1), 1-12.
Palareti, L., Melotti, G., Cassis, F., Nevitt, S. J., & Iorio, A. (2020). Psychological interventions for people with hemophilia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3).
Paredes, A. C., Costa, P., Fernandes, S., Lopes, M., Carvalho, M., Almeida, A., & Pinto, P. R. (2019). Effectiveness of hypnosis for pain management and promotion of health-related quality-of-life among.
Paredes, A. C., Costa, P., Roque, S., Fernandes, S., Lopes, M., Carvalho, M., Mateus, A., Almeida, A., & Pinto, P. R. (2021). Effectiveness of hypnosis for pain and health-related quality-of-life among people with hemophilia: Three-month outcomes of a randomized controlled pilot trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 45, 101486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101486
Pinto, P. R., Paredes, A. C., & Almeida, A. (2020). Pain prevalence, characteristics, and impact among people with hemophilia: findings from the first Portuguese survey and implications for pain management. Pain Medicine, 21(3), 458-471.
Rodriguez-Merchan, E. C., & De la Corte-Rodriguez, H. (2021). Pain management in people with hemophilia in childhood and young adulthood. Expert Review of Hematology, 14(6), 525-535.
Stromer, W., Pabinger, I., Ay, C., Crevenna, R., Donnerer, J., Feistritzer, C., … & Streif, W. (2021). Pain management in hemophilia: expert recommendations. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, 1-15.
Visweshwar, N., Zhang, Y., Joseph, H., Jaglal, M., & Ayala, I. (2020). Chronic pain in patients with hemophilia: is it preventable?. Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, 31(6), 346-352.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and GI Disorders
Adler, E. C., Levine, E. H., Ibarra, A. N., Boparai, E. S., Hung, Y. Y., McCrary, Q. D., & Lee, J. K. (2025). Gut‐Directed Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, e70037.
Ballou, S., & Keefer, L. (2017). Psychological interventions for irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases. Clinical and translational gastroenterology, 8(1), e214.
Bonaz, B. (2024). Unmet needs of drugs for irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases: Interest of vagus nerve stimulation and hypnosis. Inflammopharmacology, 32(2), 1005-1015.
Flik, C. E., Laan, W., Zuithoff, N. P., van Rood, Y. R., Smout, A. J., Weusten, B. L., … & de Wit, N. J. (2019). Efficacy of individual and group hypnotherapy in irritable bowel syndrome (IMAGINE): a multicentre randomised controlled trial. The lancet Gastroenterology & hepatology, 4(1), 20-31.
Goodoory, V. C., Khasawneh, M., Thakur, E. R., Everitt, H. A., Gudleski, G. D., Lackner, J. M., Moss-Morris, R., Simren, M., Vasant, D. H., Moayyedi, P., Black, C. J., & Ford, A. C. (2024). Effect of brain-gut behavioral treatments on abdominal pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic review and network meta-analysis. Gastroenterology, 167(5), 934–943.e5. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2024.05.010
Häuser W. (2024). Gut-directed hypnosis and hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: a mini-review. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1389911. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1389911
Hoekman, D. R., Vlieger, A. M., Stokkers, P. C., Mahhmod, N., Rietdijk, S., de Boer, N. K., … & Benninga, M. A. (2021). Hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome-type symptoms in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease: a randomized, controlled trial. Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis, 15(7), 1106-1113.
Kinsinger, S., & Palsson, O. (2025). Survey of Current Practices and Experiences of Clinicians Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Gut‐Directed Hypnosis. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, e70058.
Krouwel, M., Farley, A., Greenfield, S., Ismail, T., & Jolly, K. (2021). Systematic review, meta-analysis with subgroup analysis of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome, effect of intervention characteristics. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 57, 102672.
Lacy, B. E., Pimentel, M., Brenner, D. M., Chey, W. D., Keefer, L. A., Long, M. D., & Moshiree, B. (2021). ACG clinical guideline: Management of irritable bowel syndrome. The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 116(1), 17–44. https://doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000001036
Lee, H. H., Choi, Y. Y., & Choi, M. G. (2014). The efficacy of hypnotherapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility, 20(2), 152.
Lövdahl, J., Ringström, G., Agerforz, P., Törnblom, H., & Simrén, M. (2015). Nurse-administered, gut-directed hypnotherapy in IBS: Efficacy and factors predicting a positive response. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 58(1), 100-114.
Moser, G., Trägner, S., Gajowniczek, E. E., Mikulits, A., Michalski, M., Kazemi-Shirazi, L., … & Miehsler, W. (2013). Long-term success of GUT-directed group hypnosis for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology| ACG, 108(4), 602-609.
Palsson, O. S. (2015). Hypnosis treatment of gastrointestinal disorders: A comprehensive review of the empirical evidence. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 58(2), 134-158.
Palsson, O. S., & van Tilburg, M. (2015). Hypnosis and Guided Imagery Treatment for Gastrointestinal Disorders: Experience With Scripted Protocols Developed at the University of North Carolina. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 58(1), 5-21.
Peters, S. L., Muir, J. G., & Gibson, P. R. (2015). gut‐directed hypnotherapy in the management of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 41(11), 1104-1115.
Phillips-Moore, J. S., Talley, N. J., & Jones, M. P. (2015). The mind–body connection in irritable bowel syndrome: A randomised controlled trial of hypnotherapy as a treatment. Health psychology open, 2(1), 2055102914564583.
Schaefert, R., Klose, P., Moser, G., & Häuser, W. (2014). Efficacy, tolerability, and safety of hypnosis in adult irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychosomatic medicine, 76(5), 389-398.
Wan, Y. P., & Ng, S. M. (2022). Hypnotherapy for persons with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A three-arm randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 65(2), 110-135.
Menopause/ Post-menopause
Al Wattar, B. H., & Talaulikar, V. (2024). Non-oestrogen-based and complementary therapies for menopause. Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 38(1), 101819.
Elkins, G. R., Fisher, W. I., & Johnson, A. K. (2011). Hypnosis for hot flashes among postmenopausal women study: A study protocol of an ongoing randomized clinical trial. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 11, 92. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-11-92
Elkins, G. R., Fisher, W. I., Johnson, A. K., Carpenter, J. S., & Keith, T. Z. (2013). Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a randomized controlled trial. Menopause, 20(3), 291-298.
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Muñiz, V., Padilla, V. J., Alldredge, C. T., & Elkins, G. (2025). Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hot Flashes: A Scoping Review. Women’s Health Reports, 6(1), 1-20.
Oliver, C. F. (2010). Hypnosis as an Effective Treatment for Hot Flashes from Naturally Occurring Menopause.
Otte, J. L., Carpenter, J. S., Roberts, L., & Elkins, G. R. (2020). Self-hypnosis for sleep disturbances in menopausal women. Journal of Women’s Health, 29(3), 461-463.
Roberts, R. L., Rhodes, J. R., & Elkins, G. R. (2021). Effect of hypnosis on anxiety: Results from a randomized controlled trial with women in postmenopause. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 28(4), 868-881.
Scheffrahn, K., Hall, C., Muñiz, V., & Elkins, G. (2025). User Outcomes for an App-Delivered Hypnosis Intervention for Menopausal Hot Flashes: Retrospective Analysis. JMIR Formative Research, 9, e63948.
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Mental Health
Catsaros, S., & Wendland, J. (2023). Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 50, 101713.
Chandra, T., Ansari, N., & Misra, S. (2025). Integrating Hypnosis and Ayurvedic Psychology: A Holistic Framework for Mental Health Interventions. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 13(1).
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Mottern, R. (2010). Using hypnosis as adjunct care in mental health nursing. Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, 48(10), 41-44.
Rosendahl, J., Alldredge, C. T., & Haddenhorst, A. (2024). Meta-analytic evidence on the efficacy of hypnosis for mental and somatic health issues: a 20-year perspective. Frontiers in psychology, 14, 1330238. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1330238
Roslim, N. A., Ahmad, A., Mansor, M., Aung, M. M. T., Hamzah, F., & Lua, P. L. (2024). Can Hypnosis Enhance The Mental Health and Quality Of Life in Individuals with Excess Weight Problems?. Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 20.
Spiegel, D. (2013). Tranceformations: hypnosis in brain and body. Depression and anxiety, 30(4), 342-352.
Stevens, P. (2018). A hypnosis framing of therapeutic horticulture for mental health rehabilitation. The Humanistic Psychologist, 46(3), 258.
Sotoudeh, Z., & Ghorbani, M. (2019). The effect of hypnosis on the reduction of mental and physical diseases. Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, 6(4), 136-151.
Valentine, K. E., Milling, L. S., Clark, L. J., & Moriarty, C. L. (2019). The efficacy of hypnosis as a treatment for anxiety: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 67(3), 336-363.
Obstetrics
Babbar, S., & Oyarzabal, A. J. (2021). The application of hypnosis in obstetrics. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 64(3), 635–647. https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000635
Bhagat, V., & Menon, S. (2020). The efficacy of using hypnosis to reduce anxiety and pain in obstetrics and gynecology patients. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 13(1), 347-352.
Beevi, Z., Low, W. Y., & Hassan, J. (2017). The effectiveness of hypnosis intervention for labor: An experimental study. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 60(2), 172-191.
Catsaros, S., & Wendland, J. (2023). Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 50, 101713.
Catsaros, S., & Wendland, J. (2020). Hypnosis-based interventions during pregnancy and childbirth and their impact on women’s childbirth experience: A systematic review. Midwifery, 84, 102666.
Dumont, É., Ogez, D., Nahas, S., & El-Baalbaki, G. (2023). The Use of Hypnosis during the Perinatal Period: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 71(1), 25-47.
Kamalimanesh, B., Moradi, M., Fathi, M., Afiat, M., Rezazadeh, M. B., & Shakeri, M. T. (2025). Effect of self-hypnosis on fear and pain of natural childbirth: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, (0).
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Pain
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Palliative Care
Bissonnette, J., Pierre, S., Duong, A. T. J., Pinard, A. M., Rainville, P., & Ogez, D. (2022). Development of a mixed hypnosis and music intervention program for the management of pain, anxiety, and wellbeing in end-of-life palliative care. Frontiers in Pain Research, 3, 926584.
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Brugnoli, M. P. (2025). Spiritual healing in palliative care with clinical hypnosis: Neuroscience and therapy. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 67(1), 69-81.
Brugnoli, M. P., Pesce, G., Pasin, E., Basile, M. F., Tamburin, S., & Polati, E. (2018). The role of clinical hypnosis and self-hypnosis to relief pain and anxiety in severe chronic diseases in palliative care: A 2-year long-term follow-up of treatment in a nonrandomized clinical trial. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 7(1), 17–31. https://doi.org/10.21037/apm.2017.10.03
Casula, C. (2018). Clinical hypnosis, mindfulness and spirituality in palliative care. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 7(1), 320-340.
Facco, E., Casiglia, E., Zanette, G., & Testoni, I. (2018). On the way of liberation from suffering and pain: role of hypnosis in palliative care. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 7(1), 63–74. https://doi.org/10.21037/apm.2017.04.07
Friedrichsdorf, S. J., & Kohen, D. P. (2018). Integration of hypnosis into pediatric palliative care. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 7(1), 13650-13150.
Gamus, D., Kedar, A., & Kleinhauz, M. (2012). Hypnosis in palliative care. Progress in Palliative Care, 20(5), 278-283.
Landry, M., Stendel, M., Landry, M., & Raz, A. (2018). Hypnosis in palliative care: From clinical insights to the science of self-regulation. Annals of palliative medicine, 7(1), 12535-12135.
Satsangi, A. K., & Brugnoli, M. P. (2018). Anxiety and psychosomatic symptoms in palliative care: From neuro-psychobiological response to stress, to symptoms’ management with clinical hypnosis and meditative states. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 7(1), 7511-7111.
Sterie, A. C., Larkin, P., Guyaz, C., Berna, C., & Lüthi, F. T. (2024). A thematic analysis of perceptions and experiences regarding clinical hypnosis from palliative care health professionals, patients, and their relatives. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 27(11), 1497-1511.
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Pediatrics
Birnie, K. A., Noel, M., Chambers, C. T., Uman, L. S., & Parker, J. A. (2018). Psychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 10(10), CD005179. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005179.pub4
Chogle, A., Lee, A., Santucci, N. R., Yeh, A. M., Prozialeck, J. D., Borlack, R. E., & Van Tilburg, M. A. (2023). Clinical hypnosis for pediatric gastrointestinal disorders: a practical guide for clinicians. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 76(3), 271-277.
Friedrichsdorf, S. J., & Kohen, D. P. (2018). Integration of hypnosis into pediatric palliative care. Annals of palliative medicine, 7(1), 13650-13150.
Geagea, D., Tyack, Z., Kimble, R., Polito, V., Ayoub, B., Terhune, D. B., & Griffin, B. (2023). Clinical hypnosis for procedural pain and distress in children: A scoping review. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.), 24(6), 661–702. https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnac186
Kaiser, P., Kohen, D. P., Brown, M. L., Kajander, R. L., & Barnes, A. J. (2018). Integrating pediatric hypnosis with complementary modalities: clinical perspectives on personalized treatment. Children, 5(8), 108.
Kohen, D. P., & Kaiser, P. (2014). Clinical hypnosis with children and adolescents—What? Why? How?: Origins, applications, and efficacy. Children, 1(2), 74-98.
Kuttner, L. (2012). Pediatric hypnosis: pre‐, peri‐, and post‐anesthesia. Pediatric Anesthesia, 22(6), 573-577.
Lee, A., Moulton, D., Mckernan, L., Russell, A., Slaughter, J. C., Acra, S., & Walker, L. (2021). Clinical hypnosis in pediatric crohn’s disease: a randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 72(3), e63-e70.
Mizrahi, T., Sultan, S., Charest, M. C., Aramideh, J., Charrette, M. C., Streff, A., … & Duval, M. (2016). Training nurses in basic hypno-analgesia techniques to reduce procedural distress and pain in children: A feasibility trial. Cogent Medicine, 3(1), 1165083.
Pendergrast Jr, R. A. (2017). Incorporating hypnosis into pediatric clinical encounters. Children, 4(3), 18.
SANTOS, S. A., GLEISER, R., & ARDENGHI, T. M. (2019). Hypnosis in the control of pain and anxiety in Pediatric Dentistry: a literature review. RGO-Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 67, e20190033.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Abramowitz, E. G., & Lichtenberg, P. (2010). A new hypnotic technique for treating combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: A prospective open study. Intl. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 58(3), 316-328.https://doi.org/10.1080/00207141003760926
Arditte Hall, K. A., Werner, K. B., Griffin, M. G., & Galovski, T. E. (2021). The effects of cognitive processing therapy+ hypnosis on objective sleep quality in women with posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 13(6), 652.https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000970
Enea, V., & Dafinoiu, I. (2013). Cognitive hypnotherapy in addressing the posttraumatic stress disorder. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 78, 36-40.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.04.246
Galovski, T. E., Harik, J. M., Blain, L. M., Elwood, L., Gloth, C., & Fletcher, T. D. (2016). Augmenting cognitive processing therapy to improve sleep impairment in PTSD: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 84(2), 167.
Gold, S. N., & Quiñones, M. (2020). Applicability of hypnosis to the treatment of Complex PTSD and dissociation. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 63(2), 78-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2020.1789546
Lesmana, C. B. J., Suryani, L. K., & Tiliopoulos, N. (2022). The biobehavioural effectiveness of spiritual-hypnosis-assisted therapy in PTSD with childhood trauma. The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, 58(1), 42.
Lynn, S. J., Malakataris, A., Condon, L., Maxwell, R., & Cleere, C. (2012). Post-traumatic stress disorder: cognitive hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and acceptance-based treatment approaches. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 54(4), 311-330. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2011.645913
O’Toole, S. K., Solomon, S. L., & Bergdahl, S. A. (2016). A meta‐analysis of hypnotherapeutic techniques in the treatment of PTSD symptoms. Journal of traumatic stress, 29(1), 97-100. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22077
Rotaru, T. Ș., & Rusu, A. (2016). A meta-analysis for the efficacy of hypnotherapy in alleviating PTSD symptoms. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 64(1), 116-136.
Spiegel, D. (2013). Tranceformations: hypnosis in brain and body. Depression and anxiety, 30(4), 342-352.
Tanev, K. S., & Daitch, C. (2025). Hypnosis applications to the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2025.2459173
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Preparation for Surgery
Akgul, A., Guner, B., Çırak, M., Çelik, D., Hergünsel, O., & Bedirhan, S. (2016). The beneficial effect of hypnosis in elective cardiac surgery: a preliminary study. The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, 64(07), 581-588.
Amraoui, J., Pouliquen, C., Fraisse, J., Dubourdieu, J., Rey Dit Guzer, S., Leclerc, G., de Forges, H., Jarlier, M., Gutowski, M., Bleuse, J. P., Janiszewski, C., Diaz, J., & Cuvillon, P. (2018). Effects of a Hypnosis Session Before General Anesthesia on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Who Underwent Minor Breast Cancer Surgery: The HYPNOSEIN Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA network open, 1(4), e181164. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.1164
Awaludin, S., Nurachmah, E., & Novitasari, D. (2020, February). Hypnosis is a surgical pain intervention: a systematic review. In 1st International Conference on Community Health (ICCH 2019) (pp. 276-284). Atlantis Press.
Duparc‐Alegria, N., Tiberghien, K., Abdoul, H., Dahmani, S., Alberti, C., & Thiollier, A. F. (2018). Assessment of a short hypnosis in a paediatric operating room in reducing postoperative pain and anxiety: A randomised study. Journal of clinical nursing, 27(1-2), 86-91.https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13848
Holler, M., Koranyi, S., Strauss, B., & Rosendahl, J. (2021). Efficacy of hypnosis in adults undergoing surgical procedures: A meta-analytic update. Clinical Psychology Review, 85, 102001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2021.102001
Kuttner, L. (2012). Pediatric hypnosis: pre‐, peri‐, and post‐anesthesia. Pediatric Anesthesia, 22(6), 573-577.
Moss, D., & Willmarth, E. (2019). Hypnosis, anesthesia, pain management, and preparation for medical procedures. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 8(4), 498-503. https://doi.org/10.21037/apm.2019.07.01
Potié, A., Roelants, F., Pospiech, A., Momeni, M., & Watremez, C. (2016). Hypnosis in the perioperative management of breast cancer surgery: clinical benefits and potential implications. Anesthesiology Research and Practice, 2016(1), 2942416.https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2942416
Sukartini, T., Wahyuni, E. D., & Ismiwiranti, R. (2020). Psychological preparation model using hypnosis approach for patients before gastrointestinal endoscopy. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, 11(6), 1016-1021.
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
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Kleinbub, J. R., Palmieri, A., Broggio, A., Pagnini, F., Benelli, E., Sambin, M., & Sorarù, G. (2015). Hypnosis-based psychodynamic treatment in ALS: A longitudinal study on patients and their caregivers. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 822.
Moss, D. (2020). Physiological monitoring to enhance clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 68(4), 466-474. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2020.1790992
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Spiegel, E. B., Baker, E. L., Daitch, C., Diamond, M. J., & Phillips, M. (2019). Hypnosis and the therapeutic relationship: Relational factors of hypnosis in psychotherapy. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 62(1-2), 118-137.https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2019.1599319
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Sleep
Alldredge, C. T., Snyder, M., Stork, S. R., & Elkins, G. R. (2023). Exploring Variables Associated with the Effects of a Self-Administered Hypnosis Intervention for Improving Sleep Quality. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2023.2278720
Becker, P. M. (2014). Hypnosis in the Management of Sleep Disorders. Sleep medicine clinics, 10(1), 85-92.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2014.11.003
Besedovsky, L., Cordi, M., Wißlicen, L., Martínez-Albert, E., Born, J., & Rasch, B. (2022). Hypnotic enhancement of slow-wave sleep increases sleep-associated hormone secretion and reduces sympathetic predominance in healthy humans. Communications Biology, 5(1), 747.
Chamine, I., Atchley, R., & Oken, B. S. (2018). Hypnosis intervention effects on sleep outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 14(2), 271–283. https://doi.org/10.5664/ jcsm.6952
Cordi, M. J., Schlarb, A. A., & Rasch, B. (2014). Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion. Sleep, 37(6), 1143-1152.http://dx.doi.org/10.5665/sleep.3778
Cordi, M. J., Hirsiger, S., Mérillat, S., & Rasch, B. (2015). Improving sleep and cognition by hypnotic suggestion in the elderly. Neuropsychologia, 69, 176-182.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2015.02.001
Elkins G. (2023). Efficacy of hypnosis interventions: Fibromyalgia, sleep, oncology, test anxiety, and beliefs. The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 71(4), 273–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2023.2243785
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