Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

To assess the effectiveness and feasibility of a brief session of hypnosis to reduce distress in children with functional constipation undergoing anorectal manometry (ARM).

Methods

A partially-blinded randomized controlled pilot trial was conducted in children 4-18 years old scheduled for ARM. Children were randomized to receive a brief session of hypnosis prior to ARM or standard care. Non-blinded and blinded observers rated the child's level of distress using the Observation Scale of Behavioral Distress and a 4-point-Likert scale, respectively. Differences between groups were analyzed using Fisher's exact test or Mann-Whitney U test as appropriate.

Results

Data from 32 children (15 hypnosis and 17 standard care) were analyzed. Prior to inserti

SUBMITTER: Baaleman DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8978122 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature