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Audio Hypnosis for Reducing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Undergoing MRI: A Randomized Controlled Trial

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 14 YearsAllUniversity of Witten/Herdecke
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if listening to an audio hypnosis recording can help reduce anxiety in children and adolescents (ages 6-14) who are getting an MRI scan without sedation. The main questions the study will answer are: Does listening to a hypnosis audio before an MRI help children feel less anxious? Can hypnosis audio help reduce scan interruptions or early terminations? To find out, researchers will compare one group of children who listen to the hypnosis audio with another group who receive the usual explanation from medical staff to see if the audio helps lower anxiety and makes the MRI process smoother. What participants will do: Be randomly placed into either the hypnosis group (who get access to the hypnosis audio) or the control group (who receive the usual explanation). Listen to the hypnosis audio as many times as they like before the MRI (if in

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 6 and 14 years * Planned MRI examination without anesthesia * Subjects should have a good understanding of the German language Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or mental retardation * Severely limiting psychiatric disorders * Addictive disorders * Limited understanding of the German language * Taking sedative medication (e.g. lorazepam)
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What it tests

  • Audio hypnosis
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Where

1 site
Elisabeth Hospital
Essen, Germany
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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