Mind over migraine: brain network may explain why some expect side effects
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study investigates whether changes in a brain network called the default mode network (DMN) are linked to the nocebo effect — experiencing side effects from negative expectations rather than from a treatment itself. Researchers will use functional MRI to scan the brains of 4…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ioanna Spanou • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC