The influence of hypnotic suggestions to strengthen deep sleep on endocrine and immunological parameters

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00022866

Enrollment

Registered

2020-08-14

Start date

2020-08-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Sleep research

Interventions

Group 1: Hypnosis audio tape Group 2: Control audio tape

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - healthy - non-smokers - normal weight - between 18 and 30 years - currently no shift work - no use of medication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with chronic diseases or sleep problems. Smokers, drug users, alcohol abuse. People with night shifts

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Hyponosis with an audio tape. Sleep registered with EEG. Blood taken with an arm catether. Immune cells measured with flow cytometer. Hormones measured with ELISAs.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactLuciana Besedovsky

Institut für Medizinische Psychologie und Verhaltensneurobiologie

luciana.besedovsky@medizin.uni-tuebingen.de+4970712988928

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026