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Francesco Pagnini

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As seen in: BMC Psychology, Nature, BMJ Open, MDPI, PNAS, Taylor & Francis Online, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association), Dove Medical Press, Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja, European Respiratory Journal
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Placebo mechanisms in aging: a randomized controlled trial comparing deceptive and open-label placebos on psychological, cognitive, and physical functioning in older adults

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By Alessandro Antonietti, Francesco Pagnini, Diletta Barbiani
| Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja
Objective No study has yet examined whether a placebo in its traditional meaning—an inert treatment presented as active—can influence functions that tend to naturally decline with age. We aimed to clarify whether a deceptive and open-label placebo procedure would affect psychological, cognitive, and physical functioning in community-dwelling older adults.
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Exploring experiences and emotions in tracheostomy and laryngectomy: a systematic review

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By Eleonora Volpato, Valentina Poletti, Paolo Banfi, Francesco Pagnini
| Taylor & Francis Online
ABSTRACT This systematic review explores the emotional experiences of tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, focusing on post-surgical emotions and their impact on quality of life and psychological well-being. Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted an electronic search from May 2019 to June 2025, including relevant articles. We also examined reference lists for comprehensive coverage. Studies were categorized by participants’ emotional experiences.
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Enacting the mind/body connection: the role of self-induced placebo mechanisms - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

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By Francesco Pagnini, Giuseppe Riva
| Nature Verified
Abstract Placebo effects are beneficial mind-body outcomes derived from beliefs or expectations, not explainable as the consequence of active medical treatments. These phenomena have long been considered a result of external manipulation, generally obtained with deceptive strategies (e.g., fake pills) or suggestions. Open-label placebos showed promising results, but even in that case, the individual has a passive role: they are not actively engaged in promoting the effect.
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