Combining virtual reality and hypnosis to alleviate chronic pain in elderly with hand arthritis: protocol for a randomised phase II clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain is a common health condition that significantly impacts the quality of life of those affected, affecting one in five people in Canada. The prevalence of this condition tends to increase with age, making it a major health issue given the ageing population. However, its management remains inadequate and requires significant mobilisation of healthcare professionals as well as the development of multiple therapeutic solutions. Among these, non-pharmacological interventions such as hypnosis and virtual reality have proven effective. Nevertheless, while the existing literature seems promising, it presents methodological limitations. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of an intervention combining virtual reality and hypnosis in an ageing popul

SUBMITTER: Fournier V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506123 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature