Plain-English translation of NCT07173348 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether hypnosis can help people with persistent shortness of breath feel more in control of their symptoms. Researchers know that hypnosis can reduce anxiety, and anxiety often makes breathing problems worse. This study will compare three guided hypnosis sessions against standard care to see if hypnosis helps patients manage their breathlessness better.
Many patients with advanced cancer, heart failure, lung disease, or COPD experience chronic shortness of breath that doctors struggle to treat with medications alone. This treatment offers a non-physical option that may help patients feel more confident and in control, especially for those too weak for other rehabilitation programs.
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If you join this trial, you will either receive three 15-minute hypnosis sessions with a trained hypnotherapist (spaced two weeks apart) or continue with your usual care. Each hypnosis session is gentle and relaxing, and you can stop at any time if you feel uncomfortable. Over about six weeks, you'll also complete questionnaires to help researchers understand how the hypnosis affects your ability to manage your breathing.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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