Stanford University study develops new method, SHIFT, that uses transcranial magnetic stimulation to increase susceptibility to hypnosis.

The study focused on individuals with fibromyalgia and found increased hypnotizability after just one SHIFT session.

This could have implications for using hypnosis in treating conditions like chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.

Further studies are needed for long-term effects and clinical applications, but it could advance treatments for pain management, especially in fibromyalgia patients.

Hypnotherapy is not widely covered by insurance or national health services.