Brain scans reveal why some people respond to placebos more than others
NCT ID NCT07479966
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at how differences in brain connectivity affect how people respond to placebos—treatments with no active ingredients. About 50 healthy adults will have their brain activity measured at rest and then take part in placebo experiments. The goal is to understand why some people are more responsive to placebos, which could help improve treatments for mood disorders.
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Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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