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Evia is built on clinical hypnosis research led by Dr. Elkins at Baylor University, and new studies are always underway.

Research and real-world results

76.3%
of women with day and night symptoms at least halved their hot flashes, in real-world Evia data1
Clinical hypnosis versus control: trial reductions from baselineGrouped bar chart from the randomized controlled trial of clinical hypnosis in 187 postmenopausal women (Elkins et al., Baylor University, 2013). At 12-week follow-up, hot flash frequency fell 74 percent with clinical hypnosis versus 17 percent with a structured-attention control. Hot flash score fell 80 percent versus 15 percent.0%25%50%75%100%Reduction from baseline (%)74%17%Hot flash frequencyreduction80%15%Hot flash scorereduction
Reduction from baseline at 12-week follow-up · Elkins et al., Baylor University · N=1872

Improvements kept growing to week 12 in the foundational RCT2

✓ still improving
6Research publications
650+Participants contributing to published evidence

Published research

Led by BaylorRandomized controlled trial

Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a randomized controlled trial

Key takeaway

Hot flash frequency fell 74% with clinical hypnosis, the protocol Evia is built on

Led by BaylorBreast cancer

Randomized trial of a hypnosis intervention for treatment of hot flashes among breast cancer survivors

Key takeaway

Hot flash scores fell 68% in breast cancer survivors, for whom hormones are usually off the table

Real-world dataEvia app

User outcomes for an app-delivered hypnosis intervention for menopausal hot flashes: retrospective analysis

Key takeaway

76.3% of women with day and night symptoms at least halved their hot flashes

Real-world dataEvia app

Characteristics of users of a digital hypnotherapy intervention for hot flashes

Key takeaway

Who uses app-delivered hypnotherapy for hot flashes, and how they engage

Sleep

Self-hypnosis for sleep disturbances in menopausal women

Key takeaway

Most women reported better sleep quality and duration with self-hypnosis

Mechanism

Hypnotherapy for the management of hot flashes: the role of expectancy and hypnotizability

Key takeaway

Expectancy and hypnotizability help explain who benefits most, and why the method works

Ongoing research

New studies underway

The Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory at Baylor University continues to study app-delivered hypnotherapy for menopausal symptoms. New results will appear here once they are published.

Real-world outcomes at scale

Ongoing analyses with Dr. Elkins' Baylor University lab of engagement, symptom trajectories, and sleep outcomes across the growing Evia user base.

Clinical guidelines

Clinical hypnosis is recognized in major menopause care guidelines.

The Menopause Society

2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement

Clinical hypnosis is one of only two mind-body therapies recommended for vasomotor symptoms, based on randomized controlled trial evidence, alongside CBT. Many widely used supplements did not earn a recommendation.

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NICE (UK)

Menopause guideline NG23, updated 2024

Recommends discussing non-hormonal options for vasomotor symptoms, including menopause-specific psychological therapy, and advises specialist input before hormonal treatment in women with a history of breast cancer.

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ASCO & NCCN

Oncology survivorship guidance

Systemic hormone therapy is generally contraindicated after hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Non-hormonal approaches are first-line for managing menopausal symptoms in survivors, in consultation with the oncology team.

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Learn more

The Menopause Society: 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position StatementFDA: November 2025 labeling changes for menopausal hormone therapySWAN study: duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (JAMA Internal Medicine)NICE NG23: Menopause guidelineAmerican Cancer Society: breast cancer statisticsNational Cancer Institute: menopausal hormone therapy fact sheet

References

  1. Scheffrahn K, Hall C, Muñiz K, Elkins G. User outcomes for an app-delivered hypnosis intervention for menopausal hot flashes: retrospective analysis. JMIR Formative Research. 2025. Real-world, self-reported data without a control group; subgroup with daytime hot flashes and night sweats, N=410 overall.
  2. Elkins GR, Fisher WI, Johnson AK, Carpenter JS, Keith TZ. Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a randomized controlled trial. Menopause. 2013;20(3):291–298. Clinician-delivered hypnosis; hot flash frequency fell 64% at week 5 and 74% at 12-week follow-up.