Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, Gilles van Luijtelaar, Nida Ul Hasanat, Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti
{"title":"Clinical Hypnosis in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Critical Review of Psychological and Physiological Outcomes.","authors":"Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, Gilles van Luijtelaar, Nida Ul Hasanat, Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2657928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2657928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition with significant psychological and physiological challenges. Clinical hypnosis has emerged as a complementary intervention to support emotional regulation and self-management in T2DM care. This critical narrative review evaluates empirical studies on the use of clinical hypnosis for managing psychological and physiological outcomes in individuals with T2DM. Systematic search procedures were applied in Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, yielding six eligible studies published between 2011 and 2025 for inclusion in this critical narrative review. The findings suggest potential benefits in reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing self-care, and improving glycemic control. However, methodological limitations - such as non-randomized designs, small samples, and heterogeneous protocols - limit causal conclusions and replicability. Clinical hypnosis shows promise as an adjunctive approach in T2DM management, but further research using rigorous designs and objective measures is needed to establish its effectiveness and mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147837570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Georges Haidamous, Mark P Jensen, Lynne A Couchara, Kaitlyn N Christmas, Peter Simon, Mark Frankle
{"title":"Effects of Hypnosis Therapy on Pain and Opioid Use Following Shoulder Replacement Surgery: A Clinical Trial.","authors":"Georges Haidamous, Mark P Jensen, Lynne A Couchara, Kaitlyn N Christmas, Peter Simon, Mark Frankle","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2654387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2654387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic hypnosis as an alternative to or adjunct treatment with opioid medications for post-operative pain management following shoulder replacement surgery. A prior pilot study assessed the feasibility of a clinical trial by comparing standard care and hypnosis therapy groups, finding moderate reductions in pain and opioid consumption in the therapeutic hypnosis group. The design of the current trial was informed by findings from the pilot study. Participants in the therapeutic hypnosis group were given access to a video with therapeutic hypnosis narration, while the control group viewed the video without narration. Pain intensity (primary outcome) was assessed at baseline, at the preoperative visit, as well as 10 and 49 days post-surgery. Secondary outcomes included anxiety, pain medication use, and sleep disruption. Despite initial positive results from the pilot, the current trial revealed no significant differences between the treatment groups across all measures. Further research should consider alternative control conditions and examine outcomes in the immediate post-surgical period to better capture potential effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147689952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Žan Zelič, Eleonora Malloggi, Enrica L Santarcangelo
{"title":"The Relevance of Hypnotizability to Spaceflights: The Space It Up Project.","authors":"Žan Zelič, Eleonora Malloggi, Enrica L Santarcangelo","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2583510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2025.2583510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review examines the role of hypnotizability in human adaptation to life in space and successful reconditioning upon return to Earth. Hypnotizability displays a few physiological correlates that can be used to counteract microgravity-induced alterations in sensorimotor functions, interoception, immunity, and the experience of pain. The most important of these is the efficacy of mental imagery, which is better in individuals with high hypnotizability but can also be improved by mental training in individuals with low/medium hypnotizability. Mental imagery can compensate for reduced sensory information and improve impaired motor control in microgravity. Moreover, high hypnotizables' ability to respond to suggestions can be used to reduce increased sympathetic activity and pain, which has beneficial immunological and psychological effects. The reported findings highlight the relevance of hypnotic assessment to the development of personalized training to counteract psychophysiological changes occurring in astronauts during and after spaceflights.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146010305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reliability and Validity of the Brief Remote Elkins Alldredge Test of Hypnotizability (BREATH) in a College Student Population.","authors":"Vanessa Muñiz, Cameron Alldredge, Gary Elkins","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2594995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2025.2594995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Brief Remote Elkins Alldredge Test of Hypnotizability (BREATH). The BREATH is a brief adaptation of the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) based on prior confirmatory factor analysis of the EHS. One hundred college students at Baylor University's department of psychology and neuroscience were recruited for this study. Hypnotizability levels were normally distributed across participants for both scales. The BREATH had a significant correlation with the EHS-CF (rs = .505, <i>p</i> < .001), and good internal consistency. Therefore, there is empirical evidence that supports the reliability and validity of the BREATH, affirming its utility for digital assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146010219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Boglárka Cserni, Bálint Dömök, Cameron Alldredge, Gary Elkins, Zoltán Kekecs
{"title":"Standardized Hypnotizability Assessment and Rapport Education (SHARE).","authors":"Boglárka Cserni, Bálint Dömök, Cameron Alldredge, Gary Elkins, Zoltán Kekecs","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2583509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2025.2583509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) provides a brief, pleasant, and safe assessment of the full hypnotizability spectrum, with proven reliability and validity for clinical and experimental use. This paper presents the Standardized Hypnotizability Assessment and Rapport Education (SHARE), a training program developed to teach research assistants-typically psychology or medical students-the administration of standardized hypnotizability scales. The training includes five steps: (1) gaining personal experience with the scales, (2) observing expert administration, (3) studying the scales and learning about hypnosis, (4) attending a seminar on theoretical background, standardized rapport, and safety considerations, and (5) conducting 6 practice sessions with each scale. The article provides a comprehensive guide for managing the training to help its implementation in any research lab. We also discuss the training's safety and benefits for trainees. Findings from focus groups of research assistants working at the Mind-Body Medicine Laboratory (Baylor University) and the Behavioral Medicine and Research Credibility Laboratory (Eötvös Loránd University) are also presented, giving further perspective on each step of the training.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145989310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy: Special Issue.","authors":"Gary Elkins","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2607951","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2607951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are few, if any, individuals who have impacted the practice of clinical hypnosis as much as Milton H. Erickson, M.D. In fact, a recent international survey found that Ericksonian hypnotherapy is the most widely endorsed approach in clinical hypnosis. At the same time, the development of treatment/training manuals and rigorous research has lagged far behind the practice of Ericksonian hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. This special issue of the <i>International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH)</i> partially fills this gap by addressing a number of important questions, such as these: What is the essence of Ericksonian psychotherapy? What are key contributions of Erickson to the contemporary practice of hypnosis and psychotherapy? What does research tell us about Ericksonian hypnotherapy in the treatment of pain, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or prolonged grief? How might Ericksonian hypnotherapy influence hypnotically informed psychotherapy in the future? Addressing these important questions can provide essential information for cultivating research and enhancing evidence-based practice of Ericksonian hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":"74 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147289766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Prolonged Grief Among University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Metin Çınaroğlu, Eda Yılmazer, Selami Varol Ülker, Fadime Çinar","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2464747","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2464747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluates the comparative effectiveness of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (EH) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addressing prolonged grief among university students in Istanbul. Transitioning through critical developmental phases, 39 students who had experienced significant loss and demonstrated symptoms of prolonged grief participated in this randomized controlled trial. They were divided equally into three groups: those receiving EH, those undergoing CBT, and a control group placed on a waiting list. Assessments utilized the Prolonged Grief Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory to measure the interventions' impact on grief. Findings revealed significant improvements in both EH and CBT groups compared to the control, with EH showing marginally higher effectiveness in reducing grief symptoms. This research underlines EH's potential as a culturally adaptable and effective treatment for prolonged grief in a diverse academic setting, advocating for its broader application and further exploration across various populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"93-120"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143763452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From Maverick to Mainstream: Four Key Contributions of Milton H. Erickson to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.","authors":"Michael D Yapko","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2611428","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2611428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>At the time Milton Erickson began his clinical practice, the field of psychotherapy was in its infancy and was heavily influenced by psychoanalytic theory and methods, generally a past-oriented approach. Hypnosis was not commonly used, and, when it was, it tended to be rigidly formulaic in method and based on the belief that the success of hypnosis was determined more by an individual's hypnotizability and less by the methods of the clinician or quality of the therapeutic relationship. Erickson diverged sharply from those methods and perspectives in evolving his strategic approaches. While there are many contributions Erickson made to our understanding of the potentials of clinical hypnosis in treatment, this article describes four contributions the author considers to be key to Erickson's singlehandedly transforming the fields of clinical hypnosis and strategic psychotherapy. These include: 1) Shifting from an intrapersonal to interpersonal view of hypnosis and psychotherapy; 2) emphasizing the importance of utilization of client attributes; 3) characterizing people's problems as evidence of rigidity rather than pathology; and 4) focusing on future possibilities rather than analyzing the past.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"26-40"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146010258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eight Modules of Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain Informed by Hypnosis.","authors":"David R Patterson, M Elena Mendoza","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2531452","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2531452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic pain is a health issue for millions of people and costs billions of dollars in health care and work productivity. Medical interventions, while sometimes beneficial, often fail, and issues surrounding opioid analgesics constitute a significant concern. Hypnosis has shown great promise in reducing suffering from chronic pain, but it is often applied incorrectly or insufficiently to address this problem. This article discusses using a biopsychosocial model for managing pain centered on hypnosis, based on recent publications. We present eight modules of psychotherapy informed by hypnosis, meditation, and motivational interviewing. The modules include a biopsychosocial assessment, motivational interviewing, cognitive interventions, hypnosis, meditation, activity, psychological factors, and sleep. We stress that a linear progression through the modules is not expected. Further, the proportion of attention to each module will vary from patient to patient. The ultimate goal of this approach is to manage rather than cure pain, and successful treatment outcomes focus on increased movement, productivity, and overall life satisfaction rather than solely pain reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"41-65"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy: Erickson and Beyond.","authors":"Robert Staffin","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2611038","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2611038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As Milton Hyland Erickson told us, \"Each person is a unique individual. Hence, psychotherapy should be formulated to meet the uniqueness of the individual's needs, rather than tailoring the person to fit the Procrustean bed of a hypothetical theory of human behavior.\" Erickson's mastery and creative genius have invited clinicians to imitate and emulate his style of working and identify themselves as \"Ericksonian.\" But what does it mean to be Ericksonian? Utilizing the microdynamics of trance induction, and the six \"core competencies\" Ericksonian therapy as the foundation, this paper notes how the confluence of embodiment, influence, vivification, unconscious thought, spread activation, gestures, and \"being hypnotic\" rather than \"doing hypnosis,\" form what is here being defined as, Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy. Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy (HIP) is offered as an alternative to the poorly defined, yet frequently employed, term, \"hypnotherapy.\" In its most rudimentary form, the hypnotically informed clinician is attuned to the impact of the palette of communication - verbal, nonverbal, and paraverbal - and harnesses it with strategic intent. Understanding and appreciating the ways in which we respond without being aware of what it is that invites our responsiveness (i.e. influence) is at the core of hypnotically informed psychotherapy. Inherent in this approach is a recognition of both conscious and unconscious \"thinking.\" How the clinician utilizes the domains of self, other, and circumstances, to facilitate what has been characterize as a movement from the \"rational system\" to the \"experiential system,\" is central to HIP. Being hypnotically informed is independent of one's theoretical orientation. When one begins to engage in the therapeutic encounter from a posture of utilization and with an eye towards the microdynamics of the moment, one is engaged in or poised for Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"121-146"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146010307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}