title: A meta-analysis of hypnosis for chronic pain problems: a comparison between hypnosis, standard care, and other psychological interventions.
abstract: Hypnosis is regarded as an effective treatment for psychological and physical ailments. However, its efficacy as a strategy for managing chronic pain has not been assessed through meta-analytical methods. The objective of the current study was to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of hypnosis for managing chronic pain. When compared with standard care, hypnosis provided moderate treatment benefit. Hypnosis also showed a moderate superior effect as compared to other psychological interventions for a nonheadache group. The results suggest that hypnosis is efficacious for managing chronic pain. Given that large heterogeneity among the included studies was identified, the nature of hypnosis treatment is further discussed.
authors.affiliation: a Osaka University , Japan.
authors.forename: Tomonori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Adachi
authors.forename: Haruo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fujino
authors.forename: Aya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nakae
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mashimo
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sasaki
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001326:Autogenic Training; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D018849:Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome