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Hypnotic analgesia during first-trimester termination: Marc et al

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The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed:

Marc I, Rainville P, Masse B, et al. Hypnotic analgesia intervention during first-trimester pregnancy termination: an open randomized trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;199:469.e1-469.e9.

The full discussion appears at www.AJOG.org, page e1-e5.

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Discussion Questions

  • What do we know about hypnosis in obstetrics and gynecology?

  • What is the purpose of clinical trial registration?

  • Can you comment on inclusion and exclusion criteria?

  • Can you explain the randomization process used?

  • What did you think of the selected outcomes?

  • Do you think that noninferiority was used appropriately in this study?

  • What is the “number needed to treat”?

  • How might this study influence the way we practice?

Complementary and alternative therapies have gained much attention in recent years, so

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  • The use of complementary and alternative medicine in the United States

  • Guidance for industry: Complementary and alternative medicine products and their regulation by the Food and Drug Administration

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