Hypnosis to Improve Well-beings of Critically Ill Patients and Prevent Post-intensive Care Syndrome (NCT07254299) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Hypnosis to Improve Well-beings of Critically Ill Patients and Prevent Post-intensive Care Syndrome
Switzerland150 participantsStarted 2026-03-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a hypnosis intervention in improving well-being at day 28 of an ICU stay. The main question it aims to answer is :
-Does Hypnosis intervention at ICU discharge and on day 7 and 14 on the wards if the patient remains in the hospital, improve wellbeing at 28 days ?
Researchers will compare discharged ICU patients who received standard post-discharge care to discharged ICU patients who received standard post-discharge care and hypnosis intervention on discharge and 7 and 14days after if they are still in the hospital, to see if hypnosis can improve their wellbeing.
Participants will receive a hypnosis session on the day of ICU discharge, a second session seven days post-discharge and a third session at day 14 if they are still in the hospital.
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:
* On Mechanical Ventilation for at least 2 days
* Able to give informed consent as documented by signature
* French speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal of the patient
* Patient transferred from another ICU
* Patient is planned for a withdrawal of care or is actively dying
* Glasgow coma scale (GCS) \<15 on ICU discharge
* Patient presenting with delirium (detected by CAM-ICU) on ICU discharge
* Patient hospitalized for traumatic brain injury
* Patient is in jail
* Patient hospitalized for more than 28 days in the ICU
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.
1This trial uses hypnosis to try to improve wellbeing in the 28 days after leaving the ICU — is hypnosis something you think could realistically fit into my recovery plan, and are there any reasons my situation might make it harder to participate?
2Post-intensive care syndrome can affect memory, mood, and physical function — based on my specific ICU experience, how likely am I to develop PICS, and does that affect whether this trial might be worth exploring for me?
3Since this trial is listed as phase 'NA,' meaning it may be more exploratory in nature, what do we already know about the safety and effectiveness of hypnosis for critically ill patients, and are there any risks I should be aware of?
4The trial measures wellbeing at 28 days after ICU discharge — what does 'wellbeing' mean in this context, and how would my progress actually be tracked and assessed during that time?
5Are there standard treatments or therapies already available for preventing post-intensive care syndrome that I should try first, or would participating in this trial still allow me to access those options at the same time?
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
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Wellbeing at day 28 post intensive care unit discharge
Timeframe: Day 28 post intensive care unit discharge