Islamic-Oriented vs. Standard Ericksonian Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Depression

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to compare the effectiveness of Islamic-Oriented Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (IEH) and Standard Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (SEH) in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study will enroll 90 participants with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, who will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) IEH intervention, (2) SEH intervention, or (3) control group (no intervention). Participants in the intervention groups will receive 12 weekly hypnotherapy sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. The primary outcomes include changes in Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scores from baseline to post-intervention and at a 4-week follow-up. The study will also assess whether religious belief levels moderate the effects of the intervention using the OK-Religious Attitude Scale. Data collection will be performed at Istanbul Nişantaşı University, and ethical approval has been obtained.

NCT Number	NCT06844058
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul Nisantasi University
Conditions	Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-01-15
Primary Completion	2025-06-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-08-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-03-26