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GER and Hypnotherapy

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During hypnosis, gastric functions, like motility and acid secretion, can be modulated. To date, however, no randomized controlled studies have assessed the efficacy of hypnotherapy in paediatric patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux (GER). Given the positive effects found in studies with patients with functional heartburn, non-cardiac chest pain or duodenal ulcers, it seems reasonable to conduct hypnosis trials in patients with GER in the near future.

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  1. Department of Paediatrics, St Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands

    A. M. Vlieger

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    Yvan Vandenplas

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Vlieger, A.M. (2017). GER and Hypnotherapy. In: Vandenplas, Y. (eds) Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60678-1_20

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