Scientists peer into brains during acupuncture to unlock secrets of healing connection
NCT ID NCT02908022
Summary
This study aimed to understand how the interaction between an acupuncturist and a patient affects pain relief. Researchers scanned the brains of both fibromyalgia patients and their acupuncturists simultaneously during treatment sessions. The goal was to see if their brain activity became synchronized and if this connection correlated with better pain outcomes.
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Locations
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Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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