ABSTRACT

This pilot study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a 4-week hypnosis audio-recording intervention in cancer survivors with chronic pain. Forty participants were randomly assigned to treatment (n = 21) or wait-list (n = 19) conditions. Pain intensity ratings were lower at Week 4 for both groups. The effect size for pain reduction in the treatment group was d = 0.25 from baseline to 4 weeks, and the interaction effect (Time x Group) was F = .024; η²_p = .001. The small interaction effect may be due to the availability of only one recording and large variability in dose. Qualitative data indicated that the intervention’s benefits included participation in self-care, improved relaxation, and an opportunity to focus on oneself in a positive way. Further efficacy testing of an audio-recording intervention in a fully powered clinical trial is warranted.

摘要

这项试点研究评估了为期 4 周的催眠录音干预对患有慢性疼痛的癌症幸存者的可行性、可接受性和潜在疗效。四十名参与者被随机分配到治疗（n = 21）或等待名单（n = 19）条件。两组的疼痛强度等级在第 4 周均较低。从基线到 4 周，治疗组减轻疼痛的效果大小为d = 0.25，交互作用（时间 x 组）为F = .024；η ² _p = .001。小的相互作用效应可能是由于只有一个记录的可用性和剂量的大变化。定性数据表明，干预的好处包括参与自我保健、改善放松以及有机会以积极的方式专注于自己。有必要在完全动力的临床试验中对录音干预进行进一步的功效测试。