A randomized crossover trial with experience sampling to test placebo effects on pathological skin-picking

Abstract Emotional distress is a typical trigger for pathological skin-picking (PSP). Given that placebo treatments can reduce emotional distress, the present study sought to investigate placebo responsiveness in individuals with PSP. In this randomized crossover trial, 69 participants (90% female,...

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Main Authors: Anne Schienle, Sara Kohlhofer, Johannes Wilhelm, Sandra Tanzmeister
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04360-2
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