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First received: March 12, 2026

Clinical Trial: Hypnotic Communication To Reduce Anxiety And Pain During Prostate Biopsy (HYCapp)

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Anxiety

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Impact Of HYpnotic Communication On Anxiety, Pain And Perception Of Care On Patients Undergoing Prostatic Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: This single-centre randomized controlled study (HYCapp) will evaluate whether "hypnotic communication" (a structured, non-drug communication technique delivered by health professionals trained in clinical hypnosis) can reduce anxiety and pain and improve the overall care experience in patients undergoing outpatient prostate biopsy.Participants (adults aged 40 years or older scheduled for prostate biopsy at IRCCS Candiolo) will be randomly assigned 1:1 to:Intervention group: standard prostate biopsy plus…

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