JOURNAL ARTICLE

Efficacy of hypnotherapy in chronic idiopathic pruritus: a single-arm prospective pilot study.

  • Published In: British Journal of Dermatology, 2024, v. 191, n. 4. P. 644 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bertold, Clemence; Delaunay, Pascal; Cathelineau, Anne-Claire; Chassang, Madleen; Passeron, Thierry; Bahadoran, Philippe 3 of 3

Abstract

A pilot study conducted at Nice University Hospital in France evaluated the efficacy of hypnotherapy in treating chronic idiopathic pruritus (CIP), a condition characterized by persistent itching. The study included 11 participants who received five hypnotherapy sessions over a period of 56 days. The primary endpoint was a reduction in the pruritus numerical rating scale (NRS) score, and secondary endpoints included improvements in other measures such as sleep quality and quality of life. The results showed a significant decrease in the pruritus NRS score at day 84 and day 140, indicating the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in relieving CIP symptoms. The study had limitations such as a small sample size and lack of a control group, but it provides evidence for the potential benefits of hypnotherapy in managing CIP. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Dermatology. 2024/10, Vol. 191, Issue 4, p644
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-0963
  • DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljae244
  • Accession Number:179773424
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