Stress, Psychological
Conditions
Brief summary
This prospective feasibility study aims to test a 5 week group hypnosis training as intervention to reduce perceived psychological stress in healthy subjects.
Detailed description
In a pre- post comparison the feasibility of a standardized weekly 90 minutes group hypnosis training including CDs/MP3 recordings as homework to reduce perceived psychological stress in healthy subjects is investigated. Outcomes are measured quantitatively and qualitatively.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGroup hypnosis
5 session of group hypnosis, each 90 minutes, to reduce subjective stress and increase relaxation. Additional auditapes of hypnosis sessions as hoemwork
Sponsors
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy or health-stable participants between 18 and 70 years with subjective increased intensity of stress in the last four weeks on the visual analogue scale rated between 40 -100 mm (VAS 0 - 100 mm) * Ability to consent and sign declaration of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Current or planned participation in a stress management program within the next 17 weeks * Current use of psychotherapeutic treatment * presence of moderate or severe acute or chronic disease * presence of an acute or chronic mental disorder * Participation in a study within the last 2 months prior to enrollment * Lack of understanding of the German language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived Stress on Visual Analogue Scale | 5 weeks | VAS 0-100 mm |
| Cohens Perceived Stress Scale 10 Items | 5 weeks | — |
| Likert-Skala | 5 weeks | about stressreduction |
| ADS-K (Depression) | 5 weeks | — |
| General Self Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer) | 5 weeks | — |
| SF 36 Quality of Life | 5 weeks | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed