Neurophysiology of hypnosis

Hypnosis; Default mode network; External network; Pain perception; Hysteria; Conversion disorders; Hypnose; Réseau du mode par défaut; Réseau externe; Perception de la douleur; Hystérie; Symptômes de conversion

Abstract :

[en] We here review behavioral, neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies of hypnosis as a state, as well as hypnosis as a tool to modulate brain responses to painful stimulations. Studies have shown that hypnotic processes modify internal (self awareness) as well as external (environmental awareness) brain networks. Brain mechanisms underlying the modulation of pain perception under hypnotic conditions involve cortical as well as subcortical areas including anterior cingulate and prefrontal cortices, basal ganglia and thalami. Combined with local anesthesia and conscious sedation in patients undergoing surgery, hypnosis is associated with improved peri- and postoperative comfort of patients and surgeons. Finally, hypnosis can be considered as a useful analogue for simulating conversion and dissociation symptoms in healthy subjects, permitting better characterization of these challenging disorders by producing clinically similar experiences.

Research Center/Unit :

GIGA CRC (Cyclotron Research Center) In vivo Imaging-Aging & Memory - ULiège

Disciplines :

Neurology

Author, co-author :

VANHAUDENHUYSE, Audrey ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Algologie - soins palliatifs

Laureys, Steven ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Centre de recherches du cyclotron

Faymonville, Marie-Elisabeth ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Médecine de la douleur : algologie et hypnose

Language :

English

Title :

Neurophysiology of hypnosis

Alternative titles :

[fr] Neurophysiologie de l’hypnose

Publication date :

October 2014

Journal title :

Clinical Neurophysiology

ISSN :

1388-2457

eISSN :

1872-8952

Publisher :

Elsevier Science, Clare, Ireland

Volume :

Pages :

343-353

Peer reviewed :

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