Words can heal or harm: study tests new MRI reports to ease back pain
NCT ID NCT06103474
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at how the wording in MRI reports affects people with lower back pain. Sometimes, scary terms in reports can make patients feel worse or push them toward unnecessary treatments—this is called the nocebo effect. Researchers tested a new way of writing reports to see if it could reduce pain and improve outcomes. The study involved 18 adults who had lower back pain and were getting an MRI.
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