The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis
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Int J Clin Exp Hypn · Oct 2008
Case ReportsVirtual reality hypnosis in the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain: a case report.
This case report evaluates virtual reality hypnosis (VRH) in treating chronic neuropathic pain in a patient with a 5-year history of failed treatments. The patient participated in a 6-month trial of VRH, and her pain ratings of intensity and unpleasantness dropped on average 36% and 33%, respectively, over the course of 33 sessions. ⋯ However, the pain reductions with VRH did not persist over long periods of time. The findings support the potential of VRH treatment for helping individuals with refractory chronic pain conditions.