Can thankfulness reduce pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06317844
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a short gratitude exercise can change how people feel pain. 145 healthy adults took part, and researchers measured their pain during a cold water test. They also checked if certain genes linked to pain and emotions made a difference.
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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota, 57799, United States
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