HYDEMRandomized Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Hypnosis by Deportee Method Adapted to Nuclear Medicine

This study is exploring a new way to help patients feel less anxious during nuclear medicine scans, which can be long and require them to stay still. These exams often make patients nervous, which can affect the quality of the results. Traditionally, a type of therapy called Ericksonian hypnosis is used to help patients stay calm, but it requires the therapist to be close to the patient, which can expose them to radiation. This study tests if hypnosis can be just as effective when delivered remotely using a headset and microphone, reducing radiation exposure for the therapist and potentially improving the patient experience. Participants in the study will receive hypnosis sessions either through conventional means, with the therapist nearby, or remotely, using technology. The study observes if the remote method can calm patients just as well as the traditional approach. By measuring anxiety levels before and after the hypnosis sessions using a simple scale, the research aims to determine if the remote method is equally effective. This pilot study will help in planning larger studies and ensure that remote hypnosis can be a safe and effective option in the future for both patients and therapists.