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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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire, 03755, United States
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