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EEG Study on Neurophysiological and Psychological Effects of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUskudar University
NCT06811311 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study examines the neurophysiological and psychological effects of Ericksonian hypnotherapy in individuals diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Using electroencephalography (EEG), the study aims to assess changes in brain activity and anxiety symptoms before and after treatment. A total of 60 participants will be recruited from both governmental and private psychiatric clinics in Istanbul. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (receiving 12 Ericksonian hypnotherapy sessions over 12 weeks) or the control group (receiving no intervention). The primary outcome measures include changes in EEG patterns, specifically alpha, theta, and frontal asymmetry indices, and changes in anxiety severity, measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Secondary measures i

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) based on DSM-5 criteria * Aged 18-65 years * Capable of providing written informed consent * Fluent in Turkish (for hypnosis and assessments) * Not currently receiving psychotherapy or pharmacological treatment for anxiety Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression requiring immediate intervention) * History of neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke) * Current use of medications affecting EEG activity (e.g., benzodiazepines, SSRIs, antipsychotics) * Previous experience with hypnotherapy (to avoid expectancy bias) * Substance abuse or dependence within the last six months * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Severe medical conditions that may interfere with participation
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What it tests

  • Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
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Where

1 site
Üsküdar University, Neuro-Psychology Lab
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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