A study on hypnosis, physiological responses, and psychological wellbeing
Are you interested in taking part in a research project that aims to explore the physiological and psychological responses induced by hypnosis compared to a control condition?
We are currently recruiting volunteers to take part in a study investigating the relationship between cardiovascular health, psychological wellbeing, and hypnosis.
Who can take part
To be eligible, participants must:
- be aged between 18 and 40 years
- be fluent in English (as the hypnotic induction will be delivered in English)
- be capable of providing written informed consent
Participants must not have or experience any of the following:
- pre-existing cardiovascular conditions (for example, hypertension)
- diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder (for example, schizophrenia)
- current use of psychopharmacological medications (for example, antidepressants)
- pregnancy
- neurological diseases (for example, Parkinson’s disease, dementia)
- diagnosed cognitive impairment or decline
What the study will involve
If you decide to participate, you will first be invited to a 15-minute online Microsoft Teams meeting to take part in a brief hypnotic induction and complete some questionnaires.
You will then be invited to the Psychology Lab space in the Tom Reilly Building, LJMU, for an in-person testing session lasting approximately 1 hour.
Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time during the study without giving a reason. If you decide to withdraw after completing your session, you can contact the Principal Investigator (using the email provided in the debrief sheet) within seven days of your participation date, after seven days, data will be anonymized and aggregated, making individual removal no longer possible.
Benefits of taking part
If you choose to take part, you will be remunerated a £10 Love2Shop voucher for your time.
For more information or to get involved, please email Sylwia Falkowska (Research Assistant).