Overview
- The JAMA Network Open randomized trial enrolled 250 postmenopausal women to six weeks of self-hypnosis audios or a white-noise sham.
- Hot-flash scores fell 53.4% at six weeks with hypnosis versus 40.9% with the sham, based on participants’ daily diaries.
- At 12 weeks, the hypnosis group showed a 60.9% reduction with greater gains in sleep, mood, concentration and overall quality of life.
- Women with a history of breast cancer saw larger early effects, with about a 64% reduction after six weeks.
- Researchers highlight the active control design, home-based delivery and low cost, while noting unclear mechanisms and the need for longer-term data.