Hypnosis for Fibromyalgia: What the Evidence Shows
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for fibromyalgia pain, fatigue and quality of life, and why the evidence remains inconclusive.
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Hypnosis for PTSD: What the Evidence Shows
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for PTSD, why the historical connection is stronger than the evidence and what research gaps remain.
Hypnosis and Depression: What the Evidence Shows
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for depression, why the evidence base is so thin and how it compares with established treatments.
Hypnosis in Childbirth: What the Evidence Shows
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for labor pain, why the large SHIP trial found no benefit, and how to read the mixed evidence.
Hypnosis for Insomnia: What the Data Says
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for insomnia, why the sham-controlled evidence is weaker than wait-list results suggest, and a counterintuitive lab finding.
Hypnosis for Anxiety: What the Evidence Shows
What randomized trials show about hypnosis for anxiety disorders, how it compares with CBT and what the evidence gaps are.
Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation: What the Evidence Shows
What randomized trials and Cochrane reviews show about hypnosis for quitting smoking, why the evidence is weaker than expected, and what the limitations are.
Hypnosis for Chronic Pain: What the Evidence Supports
What randomized trials and meta-analyses show about hypnosis for chronic pain, how large the effects are, and what remains uncertain.
Dose and Frequency: How Much Hypnosis Is Enough?
What research shows about optimal dose and frequency of hypnosis sessions, why the evidence is thin and what can be inferred from existing trials.
Expectation Effects in Hypnosis Research
How expectation and response expectancy affect hypnosis research outcomes, why they are difficult to control and what they mean for interpreting trial results.