Author: Jensen MP1, Battalio SL1, Chan JF1, Edwards KA1, Day MA2, Sherlin LH3, Ehde DM1
Affiliation: <sup>1</sup>a University of Washington , Seattle , USA.
<sup>2</sup>b The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia.
<sup>3</sup>c Ottawa University , Phoenix , Arizona , USA.
Conference/Journal: Int J Clin Exp Hypn.
Date published: 2018 Jul-Sep
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Volume ID: 66 , Issue ID: 3 , Pages: 231-264 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1080/00207144.2018.1460546. , Word Count: 110
This pilot study evaluated the possibility that 2 interventions hypothesized to increase slower brain oscillations (e.g., theta) may enhance the efficacy of hypnosis treatment, given evidence that hypnotic responding is associated with slower brain oscillations. Thirty-two individuals with multiple sclerosis and chronic pain, fatigue, or both, were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 interventions thought to increase slow wave activity (mindfulness meditation or neurofeedback training) or no enhancing intervention, and then given 5 sessions of self-hypnosis training targeting their presenting symptoms. The findings supported the potential for both neurofeedback and mindfulness to enhance response to hypnosis treatment. Research using larger sample sizes to determine the generalizability of these findings is warranted.
PMID: 29856281 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2018.1460546