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Baylor Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory

The research focus of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory is primarily mind-body interventions for physical and emotional symptoms.

Director: Dr. Gary Elkins

Current Research:
A clinical trial of mobile-app delivered hypnotherapy for hot flashes (remote)
A clinical trial of mobile-app delivered hypnotherapy for smoking cessation (remote) One of our current research studies, funded by the National Institutes of Health, explores the effectiveness of hypnotic relaxation therapy for improvement of sleep among menopausal women. Additionally, other menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, and depression are being reviewed for other potential benefits of the intervention. Investigation of the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms are also within this area of study. Other studies have focused on pain management, smoking cessation, fatigue, sexual self-image, Parkinson's disease motor symptoms, and dissociative ability. As a part of this research program, a new scale for assessment of hypnotic ability, Elkins Hypnotizability Scale was created to help identify an individuals ability to respond to hypnotic suggestions. This information has proven useful in clinical psychology as it relates to developing individual treatment programs. Also, the development of the Psychological Distress Profile State assess constructs of distess which include depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness. This measure will provide a means of early diagnosis and may prove beneficial in the treatment of psychiatric and medical patient populations. Other areas of interest for research in the MBMRL is the use of a mindfulness-based hypnotherapy program for anxiety and stress and hypnotic relaxation theray in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's Disease.

09/30/2025

Use the link below (from QR code) to learn more and take a brief survey to connect to the research team

https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BHisX7r4GW36f4?Q_CHL=qr

02/13/2025

https://mindbodymedicine.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/studies/smoking-cessation-adults

02/06/2025

Excited to announce that the latest book published by Gary Elkins, PhD & Cameron Alldredge, PhD is now available for purchase thrrough amazon and kindle.

Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy: What You Need to Know

This book will provide you with answers to the most frequent questions people have including:
What exactly is hypnosis?
How does hypnotherapy work?
What happens in hypnotherapy?
Is hypnosis safe?
What is the scientific evidence?
What is stage hypnosis and how does it work?
How do I know if I can be hypnotized?

Although it is often clouded by mystery and misinformation, hypnosis is a powerful tool that can be used to treat a variety of issues. This book is unique in that it provides information on hypnosis and hypnotherapy based on decades of scientific research but presented in a way that is easy to re...

01/21/2025

Are you or someone you know currently suffering from hot flashes? We may be able to help!

Baylor University’s Mind-Body Medicine Research Lab is conducting a study examining the use of a mobile app intervention to improve sleep quality and reduce hot flashes.

To determine if you are eligible to participate, you will need to conduct a brief screening session. Please click below to schedule this appointment at your convenience:

https://calendly.com/vanessa_muniz1/screening-consultation-hot-flashes-mobile-app-study

Contact us at mindbody@Baylor.edu or call us at the number provided below for more information or to get started!

02/15/2024

10/20/2023

https://news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2023/managing-menopause-mind-body-solutions-hot-flashes-sleep-and-well-being #:~:text=World%20Menopause%20Day%20is%20recognized,being%20during%20the%20menopause%20transition

In recognition of World Menopause Day, Baylor psychologist shares research on hypnotherapy's beneficial effects in relieving hot flashes

10/04/2023

Welcome! Please watch this short video about our study.

02/25/2023

Life is beautiful when you no longer have hot flashes… 🕊️

Participate in our clinical study for free here: http://bit.ly/3YRlelX

02/18/2023

It’s almost time for flowers to blossom this Spring which means it is time to let coolness I̳n̳s̳t̳e̳a̳d̳ ̳o̳f̳ ̳h̳o̳t̳ ̳f̳l̳a̳s̳h̳e̳s̳ blossom too! 🌼

Click link below to join our Research study for reducing frequency+severity of Hot Flashes :

https://mindbodymedicine.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/studies/hot-flashes-women-clinical-trial

02/17/2023

We are still actively seeking new participants for our research study on treating hot flashes! Volunteers get a free, at-home treatment to help reduce hot flashes and improve sleep.

This link contains a short informational video and answers to frequently asked questions

Welcome! Please watch this short video about our study.

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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Dr. Gary Elkins is the director of the MBMRL. Our research focus is primarily mind-body interventions for physical and emotional symptoms. One of our current research studies, funded by the National Institutes of Health, explores the effectiveness of self-administered hypnosis for reduction of hot flashes. Other menopausal symptoms such as sleep, anxiety, and depression are being reviewed for other potential benefits of the intervention. Investigation of the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms are also within this area of study.

Our studies have also focused on pain management, smoking cessation, fatigue, sexual self-image, Parkinson's disease symptoms, and dissociative ability. As a part of this research program, a new scale for assessment of hypnotic ability, Elkins Hypnotizability Scale, was created to help identify an individual’s ability to respond to hypnotic suggestions. This information has proven useful in clinical psychology as it relates to developing individual treatment programs. The development of the Psychological Distress Profile State assess constructs of distress which include depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness. This measure will provide a means of early diagnosis and may prove beneficial in the treatment of psychiatric and medical patient populations. Other areas of interest for research in the MBMRL is the use of a mindfulness-based hypnotherapy program for anxiety and stress and hypnotic relaxation therapy in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's Disease.