Brain scans reveal why some people respond to placebos more than others

NCT ID NCT07479966

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stefanie Brassen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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