Phase II randomized controlled trial of hypnosis versus progressive muscle relaxation for body image after breast or gynecologic cancer.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
; 178(2): 357-365, 2019 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Sexual dysfunction, fueled by body image stress, is prevalent in women with a history of breast or gynecologic cancer. Preliminary data support that mind-body connections may improve sexual health outcomes through improving body image.OBJECTIVE:
This randomized controlled trial compared hypnosis to progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). The primary outcome was body image at week 6 as measured by the Impact of Treatment Scale for women who have or have had breast or gynecologic cancer. INTERVENTIONS/METHODS:
Consented participants were randomized 21 to hypnosis or PMR. Both arms consisted of three face-to-face sessions delivered by a trained therapist. Sessions were every 2 weeks for 6 weeks; participants practiced at home between sessions using an audio recording.RESULTS:
Eighty-seven women were randomized, 59 to hypnosis and 28 to PMR. Both groups reported significant improvements on body image over time (within group effect size Cohen's d = 0.49-0.75) with no significant difference between groups (p = 0.15). Secondary outcomes were not significantly different between groups. The hypnosis group improved more in sexual satisfaction and sexual interest while the PMR group improved more in positive affect.CONCLUSIONS:
Interventions facilitating mind-body connections such as hypnosis and PMR may help to improve body image. This study suggests that stress relieving strategies of hypnosis and PMR may contribute to providing a re-connection to one's body, improved positive affect, and overall better sexual health.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Entrenamiento Autogénico
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Imagen Corporal
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos
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Hipnosis
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Breast Cancer Res Treat
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos