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Further, the study evaluated the methodological quality of the included studies. A total of five publications of randomized controlled trials were identified. This meta-analysis found that, when compared to both waitlist and active control groups, mindful hypnotherapy had a large effect on the reduction in psychological distress (Hedges\u2019 g = 0.61, 95% CI [0.10, 1.12], z = 2.36, p = 0.0188) and stress (Hedges\u2019 g = 0.75, 95% CI [0.34, 1.16]; z = 3.58, p = 0.0003). Further, results also found mindful hypnotherapy had a large effect on increasing mindfulness (Hedges\u2019 g = 1.38, SE = 0.28; 95% CI [0.83, 1.92]; z = 4.9146, p &lt; 0.001). Recommendations include conducting research examining mindful hypnotherapy in a wider range of clinical problems (i.e., generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress). In addition, clinical trials of mindful hypnotherapy should include active controls and measures of hypnotizability. 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