CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Trial of Hypnosis and Enhanced Communication In Patients Undergoing MRI

United States40 participantsStarted 2020-10-02

Plain-language summary

The overarching goal of this study is to enhance patient comfort during magnetic resonance (MR) exams by reducing anxiety and movement during the exam, thereby decreasing the time spent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner and potentially improving patient satisfaction with the clinical care experience. This will be done with a trial focusing on studying the effects of clinical hypnosis and focused communication training on patient anxiety and other metrics during an MRI examination.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years old, undergoing MRI at the UCH Outpatient Pavilion. * Are scheduled to undergo an MRI that does not require deep breath holds * English-speaker Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 years old, * Diagnosis of active psychosis, * Diagnosis of delirium * Diagnosis of movement disorders * Those who lack mental capacity to complete the forms. * Scheduled to undergo MRI with deep breath holds. * Non-English speaker

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

State and Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults (STAI-AD) (Pre-MRI)

Timeframe: Just prior to MRI on the same day as the MRI examination

State and Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults (STAI-AD) (Post-MRI)

Timeframe: Immediately after MRI

Patient Satisfaction Inventory

Timeframe: Immediately after MRI

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04520100

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-23

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