Hypnosis for pain and anxiety management in cognitively impaired older adults undergoing scheduled lumbar punctures: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract Background Core cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid and tau biomarker assessment has been recommended to refine the diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer’s disease. Lumbar punctures (LP) are invasive procedures that might induce anxiety and pain. The use of non-pharmacological techniques must be c...

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Main Authors: Pauline Courtois-Amiot, Anaïs Cloppet-Fontaine, Aurore Poissonnet, Elodie Benit, Muriel Dauzet, Agathe Raynaud-Simon, Claire Paquet, Matthieu Lilamand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-022-01065-w