Fake numbness: scientists create placebo that tricks the brain
NCT ID NCT06668116
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested a placebo solution that feels like a real nerve block but provides no pain relief. Seventeen healthy volunteers received injections to see if they could tell the difference. The goal is to create a convincing placebo so future studies can more accurately measure how well nerve blocks work for pain.
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Balgrist University Hospital
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
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