Telehealth-Delivered Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for Managing GI Health

Description

This study aims to evaluate the specific and non-specific effects of hypnotherapy and to evaluate the efficacy of group-format gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) delivered via telehealth for managing gastrointestinal health.

Conditions

Gastrointestinal Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Nervous System

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Study overview

This study aims to evaluate the specific and non-specific effects of hypnotherapy and to evaluate the efficacy of group-format gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) delivered via telehealth for managing gastrointestinal health.

The Use of Telehealth-Delivered Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for Managing Gastrointestinal Health

Telehealth-Delivered Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for Managing GI Health

Condition
Gastrointestinal Disease
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Orlando

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32816

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years or older
  • * Self reported gastrointestinal symptoms consistent with disorders of gut-brain interaction
  • * English speaking
  • * Willingness to participate in all hypnotherapy sessions \& complete all pre- and post-session surveys
  • * Under 18 years
  • * Pregnant women
  • * Prisoners
  • * Children
  • * Individuals with active or a history of severe mental illness (e.g. active psychosis, dissociative disorders)
  • * A hypnotic susceptibility score in the low range (SHSS; total = 0-3)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Central Florida,

Jeffrey Cassisi, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Central Florida

Study Record Dates

2026-03