A pilot randomized control trial to determine the feasibility of a hypnosis intervention for the treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis.

Brief description of study

The purpose of this research study is determine the feasibility of a hypnosis intervention to women with bladder pain syndrome. We also plan to assess the effect of hypnotic words and suggestions on brain function. Hypnotherapy has been studied in other chronic pain conditions and has been shown to be a safe and effective therapy for pain and anxiety disorders. The use of hypnosis for bladder pain syndrome is experimental.

Detailed description of study

The expected duration of your involvement in this research study will be up to 3 months from the time of enrollment. The intervention for this study will be 3 in person hypnosis sessions over 3 weeks plus a mobile web application for use of at least 2 times per week between the in-person hypnosis sessions. The mobile hypnosis application will be continued for 3 months after the in-person intervention. A follow up questionnaire will be administered at one month and two months after the first in-person hypnosis session. For those subjects randomized to the hypnosis group, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study will be performed between the 1 month and 3 month follow up visits. The total duration of the study is 24 months. The total number of subjects in this study will be 30 patients with bladder pain syndrome.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    cystitis, bladder
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 80 Years
  • Gender: All
Updated on 09 Mar 2024. Study ID: 832895
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