NCT04829578

Hypnosis for Chronic Idiopathic Pruritus

A Prospective Study of Hypnosis for Chronic Idiopathic Pruritus

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 12 (actual)
• Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Chronic idiopathic pruritus (CIP) is a frequent and disabling condition, for which there is no specific treatment. It was shown previously that hypnosis can relieve painful sensations. Pain and pruritus share many similarities regarding sensory receptors and pathways, suggesting that hypnosis might help relief CIP.

Detailed description

Chronic idiopathic pruritus (CIP) is a frequent and disabling condition, with significative impact on quality of life. At present, there is no specific treatment for CIP. Topical steroids are frequently used, with partial efficacy, and adverse effects. Hypnosis is a specific state of conscience. It differs from waking state, sleeping state, relaxation, or meditation. In this state, the person is highly responsive to suggestion. In medicine, hypnosis can be used to engage the internal resources of the person against unpleasant feelings. It was shown previously that hypnosis can relieve painful sensations. Pain and pruritus share many similarities regarding sensory receptors and pathways, suggesting that hypnosis might help relief CIP.

Conditions

• Chronic Idiopathic Pruritus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Hypnosis	Chronic idiopathic pruritus is treated by hypnosis

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-04-13
• Primary completion: 2021-09-13
• Completion: 2022-10-31
• First posted: 2021-04-02
• Last updated: 2026-03-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France