Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT04266886?

Participants must meet protocol criteria for Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm. Confirm exact inclusion and exclusion requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT04266886 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-03-11

Self-Hypnosis for the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Patients With Gynecologic Cancer (NCT04266886)

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This trial studies how well self-hypnosis works in enhancing recovery after surgery in patients with gynecologic cancer. A guided relaxation method called self-hypnosis may help affect how patients feel pain and symptoms after surgery.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).

Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Undergoing an exploratory laparotomy for suspected gynecologic cancer, which includes metastatic disease from neoplasia originating in other organs
Planned participation in the Gynecologic Enhanced Recovery Pathway
Patient must be able to read, understand, and speak English
Consents to being part of a randomized study
Patient has physical and mental capabilities to take part in study

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
Sensitivity to amide-type local anesthetics
Patients on long-acting opioid medications, or scheduled (four or more times a day for seven or more days) short-acting opioid medications within the last 30 days
Emergency surgery of any type that does not allow for proper time for protocol review by the patient
Surgery that involves known/anticipated resection of anterior abdominal wall with plastic surgery reconstruction
Patients undergoing known/anticipated anterior abdominal wall hernia repairs
Patients undergoing pelvic exenteration
Patients with known major psychiatric disease
Patients with hearing impairment such that they are unable to hear the intervention

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗