Brain-to-brain coupling during handholding is associated with pain reduction [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences]

The mechanisms underlying analgesia related to social touch are not clear. While recent research highlights the role of the empathy of the observer to pain relief in the target, the contribution of social interaction to analgesia is unknown. The current study examines brain-to-brain coupling during pain with interpersonal touch and...

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