Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation

Abstract

of findings for the main comparison. Hypnotherapy versus behavioural treatments or no treatment for smoking cessation Hypnotherapy versus behavioural treatments or no treatment for smoking cessation Patient or population: people who smoke Intervention: hypnotherapy Comparison: behavioural treatments or no treatment Anticipated absolute effects * (95% CI) Outcomes Risk with control Risk with Hypnotherapy Relative effect (95% CI) № of participants (studies) Certainty of the evidence (GRADE) Comments Study population Hypnotherapy versus attention-matched behavioural treatments Smoking cessation at 6+ months follow-up 150 per 1,000 182 per 1,000

Hypnotherapy compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in a randomized controlled trial

“…This could be explained by a possible overestimation of the effectiveness of HT. In fact, participants rated the efficacy of HT significantly higher, which is contrary to current evidence (see Barnes et al, 2010 , 2019 ). In addition, it has been reported that providers of hypnotherapeutic tobacco cessation treatments sometimes overstate the success rates of their cessation services (see Lynn et al, 2010 ; Yager, 2010 ), which may contribute to a potentially inflated assessment of the effectiveness of HT treatment by interested smoking cessation clients.…”

“…No differences were found at follow-ups between HT and the active control groups regarding abstinence rates. Our results are, thus, in line with those of other studies included in the COCHRANE review ( Barnes et al, 2019 ). Based on our own study results, we conclude that HT was not inferior to CBT which is considered the “gold-standard” treatment for smoking cessation.…”

“…However, the treatment intensity in the present study, with six treatment sessions of 90 min each, was significantly higher than in the study by Carmody et al (2008) with only two sessions. Additionally, in the study by Carmody et al (2008) both intervention conditions were combined with the use of a nicotine patch, whereas in the present study no The results of the present study, even though not published at that time, were also included in the review of Barnes et al (2019). Barnes et al (2019) included the results of this study in the analysis where hypnotherapy was compared to "attention-matched" behavioral interventions.…”

Hypnotherapy compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in a randomized controlled trial

“…This could be explained by a possible overestimation of the effectiveness of HT. In fact, participants rated the efficacy of HT significantly higher, which is contrary to current evidence (see Barnes et al, 2010 , 2019 ). In addition, it has been reported that providers of hypnotherapeutic tobacco cessation treatments sometimes overstate the success rates of their cessation services (see Lynn et al, 2010 ; Yager, 2010 ), which may contribute to a potentially inflated assessment of the effectiveness of HT treatment by interested smoking cessation clients.…”

“…No differences were found at follow-ups between HT and the active control groups regarding abstinence rates. Our results are, thus, in line with those of other studies included in the COCHRANE review ( Barnes et al, 2019 ). Based on our own study results, we conclude that HT was not inferior to CBT which is considered the “gold-standard” treatment for smoking cessation.…”

“…However, the treatment intensity in the present study, with six treatment sessions of 90 min each, was significantly higher than in the study by Carmody et al (2008) with only two sessions. Additionally, in the study by Carmody et al (2008) both intervention conditions were combined with the use of a nicotine patch, whereas in the present study no The results of the present study, even though not published at that time, were also included in the review of Barnes et al (2019). Barnes et al (2019) included the results of this study in the analysis where hypnotherapy was compared to "attention-matched" behavioral interventions.…”

The Analysis of Hypnotherapy Model for Smokers

“…The research is consistent with research conducted by Mohammed and ElMwafie, proving that hypnotherapy can reduce or even stop a person's smoking behavior [9]. The same study also conducted by Elkins, Marcus, Bates, Rajab, and Cook proved that in four random hypnotherapy sessions that we can reduce the intensity of smoking by as much as 20% -25% [8].…”

Virtual reality cue exposure as an add-on to smoking cessation group therapy: a randomized controlled trial

“…The average achieved abstinence rates were good compared to the average long-term success rate stated in the S3 treatment guidelines, taking into account the absence of concomitant medication. Other recent studies on smoking cessation, such as studies on hypnotherapy (34) or mindfulness-based procedures (35), have reported similar abstinence rates of up to 20-25%. Adding further treatment components typically has not been proven to enhance effective CBT protocols in other mental disorders.…”

Hypnotherapy compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in a randomized controlled trial

“…This could be explained by a possible overestimation of the effectiveness of HT. In fact, participants rated the efficacy of HT significantly higher, which is contrary to current evidence (see Barnes et al, 2010 , 2019 ). In addition, it has been reported that providers of hypnotherapeutic tobacco cessation treatments sometimes overstate the success rates of their cessation services (see Lynn et al, 2010 ; Yager, 2010 ), which may contribute to a potentially inflated assessment of the effectiveness of HT treatment by interested smoking cessation clients.…”

“…No differences were found at follow-ups between HT and the active control groups regarding abstinence rates. Our results are, thus, in line with those of other studies included in the COCHRANE review ( Barnes et al, 2019 ). Based on our own study results, we conclude that HT was not inferior to CBT which is considered the “gold-standard” treatment for smoking cessation.…”

“…However, the treatment intensity in the present study, with six treatment sessions of 90 min each, was significantly higher than in the study by Carmody et al (2008) with only two sessions. Additionally, in the study by Carmody et al (2008) both intervention conditions were combined with the use of a nicotine patch, whereas in the present study no The results of the present study, even though not published at that time, were also included in the review of Barnes et al (2019). Barnes et al (2019) included the results of this study in the analysis where hypnotherapy was compared to "attention-matched" behavioral interventions.…”

The Analysis of Hypnotherapy Model for Smokers

“…The research is consistent with research conducted by Mohammed and ElMwafie, proving that hypnotherapy can reduce or even stop a person's smoking behavior [9]. The same study also conducted by Elkins, Marcus, Bates, Rajab, and Cook proved that in four random hypnotherapy sessions that we can reduce the intensity of smoking by as much as 20% -25% [8].…”

Virtual reality cue exposure as an add-on to smoking cessation group therapy: a randomized controlled trial

“…The average achieved abstinence rates were good compared to the average long-term success rate stated in the S3 treatment guidelines, taking into account the absence of concomitant medication. Other recent studies on smoking cessation, such as studies on hypnotherapy (34) or mindfulness-based procedures (35), have reported similar abstinence rates of up to 20-25%. Adding further treatment components typically has not been proven to enhance effective CBT protocols in other mental disorders.…”

Hypnotherapy compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in a randomized controlled trial

“…This could be explained by a possible overestimation of the effectiveness of HT. In fact, participants rated the efficacy of HT significantly higher, which is contrary to current evidence (see Barnes et al, 2010 , 2019 ). In addition, it has been reported that providers of hypnotherapeutic tobacco cessation treatments sometimes overstate the success rates of their cessation services (see Lynn et al, 2010 ; Yager, 2010 ), which may contribute to a potentially inflated assessment of the effectiveness of HT treatment by interested smoking cessation clients.…”

“…No differences were found at follow-ups between HT and the active control groups regarding abstinence rates. Our results are, thus, in line with those of other studies included in the COCHRANE review ( Barnes et al, 2019 ). Based on our own study results, we conclude that HT was not inferior to CBT which is considered the “gold-standard” treatment for smoking cessation.…”

“…However, the treatment intensity in the present study, with six treatment sessions of 90 min each, was significantly higher than in the study by Carmody et al (2008) with only two sessions. Additionally, in the study by Carmody et al (2008) both intervention conditions were combined with the use of a nicotine patch, whereas in the present study no The results of the present study, even though not published at that time, were also included in the review of Barnes et al (2019). Barnes et al (2019) included the results of this study in the analysis where hypnotherapy was compared to "attention-matched" behavioral interventions.…”

The Analysis of Hypnotherapy Model for Smokers

“…The research is consistent with research conducted by Mohammed and ElMwafie, proving that hypnotherapy can reduce or even stop a person's smoking behavior [9]. The same study also conducted by Elkins, Marcus, Bates, Rajab, and Cook proved that in four random hypnotherapy sessions that we can reduce the intensity of smoking by as much as 20% -25% [8].…”

Virtual reality cue exposure as an add-on to smoking cessation group therapy: a randomized controlled trial

“…The average achieved abstinence rates were good compared to the average long-term success rate stated in the S3 treatment guidelines, taking into account the absence of concomitant medication. Other recent studies on smoking cessation, such as studies on hypnotherapy (34) or mindfulness-based procedures (35), have reported similar abstinence rates of up to 20-25%. Adding further treatment components typically has not been proven to enhance effective CBT protocols in other mental disorders.…”