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Study identifier: NCT06866457 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Audio Hypnosis for Reducing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Undergoing MRI: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Condition: Hypnosis · Anxiety, Preoperative  ·  Sponsor: University of Witten/Herdecke

PhaseNA
Planned participants100
Who can joinAll sexes, 6 Years to 14 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if listening to an audio hypnosis recording can help reduce anxiety in children and adolescents (ages 6-14) who are getting an MRI scan without sedation. The main questions the study will answer are: Does listening to a hypnosis audio before an MRI help children feel less anxious? Can hypnosis audio help reduce scan interruptions or early terminations? To find out, researchers will compare one group of children who listen to the hypnosis audio with another group who receive the usual explanation from medical staff to see if the audio helps lower anxiety and makes the MRI process smoother. What participants will do: Be randomly placed into either the hypnosis group (who get access to the hypnosis audio) or the control group (who receive the usual explanation). Listen to the hypnosis audio as many times as they like before the MRI (if in the hypnosis group). Fill out questionnaires before and after the MRI to measure anxiety (both children and parents). Have their MRI scan while researchers track any interruptions or early terminations. Have their anxiety levels rated by MRI technologists after the scan. This study aims to see if a simple, non-medication method like audio hypnosis can help children feel calmer during MRI exams.

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Talk to the study team

Melanie Anheyer  ·  004920189786627  ·  m.anheyer@contilia.de

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Locations (1)

Elisabeth HospitalEssen, GermanyRecruiting

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