conversational hypnosis: Local anaesthesia will be administered by a nurse. A first cardiologist (a doctor trained in hypnosis) will be present to explain the procedure to the patient using conversational hypnosis. Once all the information has been provided and understood, he will use hypnosis to attempt to induce a trance (see section 1.4 Procedure). A second cardiologist (operator) will perform the examination. As in the control group, the cardiologist trained in hypnosis will assist the operating cardiologist during the examination and may perform the examination himself if the first operator fails.
Study summary
Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is a routine cardiology examination that is performed in most cases under local anaesthesia and is recommended for many indications.The objective of our study will be to evaluate the expected beneficial effect of using conversational hypnosis and hypnosis during a transoesophageal ultrasound examination performed directly in the examination room by the cardiologist conducting the examination.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
Patient aged ≥ 18 years old
* Patient requiring a transoesophageal ultrasound scan under local anaesthetic.
* Patient affiliated to a health insurance scheme
* French-speaking patient
* Patient who has given their free, informed and express verbal consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Patient with a contraindication to transoesophageal ultrasound (significant radiation exposure to the chest, oesophageal pathology with risk of bleeding)
* Patients with known schizophrenia or known psychiatric illness (documented in medical records)
* Patients with known dementia or known cognitive impairment (documented in medical records)
* Patients already included in an interventional research protocol
* Patients under guardianship or curatorship
* Patients deprived of their liberty
* Patients under judicial protection
* Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
Primary outcome measure(s)
the degree of comfort felt during the procedure, measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS) (from 0 to 10) immediately after the examination — 1 day The main evaluation criterion is the degree of comfort felt during the operation, measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS) (from 0 to 10) immediately after the examination. The question asked will be 'During the procedure, how comfortable were you?'
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph
Paris
Île-de-France Region
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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