International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis is the leading interdisciplinary, international journal publishing on topics relevant to the science and research-informed practice of clinical and experimental hypnosis.

Preferred submissions are empirical research articles, clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of hypnosis interventions, neurophysiological studies of hypnosis, mechanisms of hypnosis, hypnotizability, research-based systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and research informed theoretical papers.

Submissions may also include, feasibility and pilot studies, clinical papers including well-designed multiple and single case studies, and significant historical and cultural material.

Original research and clinical papers dealing with hypnosis and hypnotherapy in psychology, psychotherapy, psychiatry, the medical and dental specialties, wellness, nursing, allied areas; and studies relating hypnosis to germane phenomena such as mindfulness and contemplative practices are of interest.

Unsolicited commentaries on articles appearing in the Journal are not accepted for publication.

It is the purpose of this journal to present the best research in scientific hypnosis and to encourage support continued through inquiry in an integrated manner.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8424

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	186

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.677

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A meta-analysis of hypnotically induced analgesia: How effective is hypnosis?

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Guy H., Katherine N., William H.

• Advancing Research and Practice:<i>The Revised APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis</i>

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Gary R., Arreed F., James R., David

• The Possible Role of Source Misattributions in the Creation of False Beliefs Among Preschoolers

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Stephen J., Elizabeth F., Michelle D., Maggie

• Norms on the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility, Form A

  Citation: 184

  Authors: Ronald E., Emily Carota

• Forging Ahead: The 2003 APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis

  Citation: 170

  Authors: JOSEPH P., ARREED F., DEIRDRE, GUY H.

• Clinical hypnosis versus cognitive behavioral training for pain management with pediatric cancer patients undergoing bone marrow aspirations

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Christina, Popi

• Hypnotherapy for the Management of Chronic Pain

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Gary, Mark P., David R.

• Brain Dynamics and Hypnosis: Attentional and Disattentional Processes

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Helen J.

• The use and misuse of hypnosis in court

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Martin

• A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of a Hypnosis-Based Treatment for Patients with Conversion Disorder, Motor Type

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Franny C., Philip, Kees A.L., Richard Van

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