Effects of hypnosis on the immune response: B-cells, T-cells, helper and suppressor cells

Am J Clin Hypn. 1995 Oct;38(2):71-9. doi: 10.1080/00029157.1995.10403185.

Abstract

This study tested the effects of hypnosis on the immune response. High and low hypnotizable Ss were exposed to hypnosis, relaxation or control conditions. Blood samples obtained before treatment and twice thereafter were subjected to flow cytometry analysis. Significant alteration of the immune response as measured by B-cells and helper T-cells was shown only for highly hypnotizable Ss exposed to hypnosis.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Hypnosis*
  • Middle Aged
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / immunology*