The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of recorded gut-directed hypnosis to an educational recording in people with chronic problems in their gastrointestinal (GI) system. Patients who are hospitalized at Stanford Hospital for worsening pain and/or nausea will be considered for enrollment.
Adults admitted to the GI inpatient service with expected length of stay >24 hours
Prior diagnosis of a disorder of gut-brain interaction, esophageal disorder, or inflammatory bowel disease
Reason for hospitalization related to symptom management for exacerbation of visceral pain and/or nausea.
Currently using hypnosis
severe developmental delay or cognitive impairment
serious mental illness (i.e. psychosis or dissociation)
hearing impairment
Stanford University
Lead sponsor
American College of Gastroenterology
Collaborator