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This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in alleviating symptoms of burnout and associated conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of hypnotherapy in treating burnout and its related psychopathologies, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO for peer-reviewed, English-language observational and experimental studies published up to February 2024. Only studies with adults (>18 y) who received hypnotherapy for psychiatric symptoms will be included. Data extraction will focus on treatment effects related to burnout and associated psychiatric conditions. Statistical analysis will be performed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (version 4.0). A random-effects model will be used to account for heterogeneity, with Cochran\n Q<\/jats:italic>\n and\n I<\/jats:italic>\n \u00b2 statistics used to assess variability. Subgroup analyses will explore moderators such as sociodemographic factors, country, and study quality. Sensitivity analyses will identify influential studies, and publication bias will be assessed using funnel plots and the Egger test. All analyses will be 2-sided (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.05), and the results will be presented in forest plots.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The search strategy underwent a PRESS (Peer Review of Electronic Search Strategies) review in December 2023 and was registered in PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) in January 2024. Database searches were completed between February and April 2024, followed by title and abstract screening from May to November 2024. Full-text screening began in December 2024, with data extraction conducted from January through April 2025. A preliminary narrative synthesis was completed between May and August 2025. Quantitative analysis began in September 2025 and is ongoing, with completion anticipated in early summer 2026. The final findings are expected to be submitted for publication by fall 2026.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This review aims to synthesize existing evidence on the potential role of hypnotherapy for burnout and related psychiatric symptoms. This systematic review will provide an updated synthesis of evidence on hypnotherapy for burnout and associated psychological outcomes. Limitations include variability in study designs and measurement tools. 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