Love on the brain: study reveals how Couples' brains sync up

NCT ID NCT07385027

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This observational study looks at how the brains of romantic partners communicate differently than those of strangers. Using EEG to record brain activity from two people at the same time, researchers will compare couples versus strangers both in person and remotely. The goal is to understand factors like age, gender, and relationship attachment that influence brain-to-brain connections.

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    Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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