Personalized placebos: the key to pain relief?

NCT ID NCT04669093

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving people suggestions that match their natural way of thinking (their 'motivational style') can change how much pain they feel from heat. Sixty healthy adults will rate their pain and expectations after receiving different types of suggestions. The goal is to learn how to make placebo effects stronger in public health settings.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Dartmouth College

    Hanover, New Hampshire, 03755, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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