Selective REM Sleep Deprivation Improves Expectation-Related Placebo Analgesia.

The placebo effect is a neurobiological and psychophysiological process known to influence perceived pain relief. Optimization of placebo analgesia may contribute to the clinical efficacy and effectiveness of medication for acute and chronic pain management. We know that the placebo effect operates...

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Main Authors: Florian Chouchou, Jean-Marc Chauny, Pierre Rainville, Gilles J Lavigne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4699461?pdf=render