Aleksandrina Skvortsova

Methodological considerations for designing and conducting open-label placebo trials

Helena Hartmann, Diana Müßgens, Livia Asan, Aleksandrina Skvortsova et autres

ABSTRACT: In pain and other research fields, placebos have traditionally been associated with deception, although harnessing placebo effects does not necessarily require deception. Open-label placebos (OLPs) represent a novel approach in which inert treatments are administered openly and transparently, allowing patients to …

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Tracking and mainstreaming replications in the social, cognitive, and behavioral sciences

Benjamin Brummernhenrich, Zoran Pavlović, Amélie Gourdon-Kanhukamwe, Alma Jeftić et autres

Replicability is a cornerstone of scientific progress. Yet, replications are often undervalued, and are sometimes seen as redundant, unimportant, or lacking novelty. This impedes their broader adoption in research and beyond. In response, the credibility revolution calls for slower, more deliberate science …

Cholecystokinin input from the anterior cingulate cortex to the lateral periaqueductal gray mediates nocebo pain behavior in mice

Sandra J. Poulson, Aleksandrina Skvortsova, Fatama Tuz Zahra, Damien C. Boorman et autres

Abstract The nocebo effect, the evil twin of the better-known placebo effect, in which anticipation of harm worsens pain and other symptoms, is increasingly thought to be responsible for poor clinical outcomes. In humans, nocebo hyperalgesia (i.e., increased pain sensitivity) is blocked …

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Tracking and mainstreaming replications in the social, cognitive, and behavioral sciences

Helena Hartmann, Flavio Azevedo, Lukas Röseler, Lukas Wallrich et autres

Replicability is a cornerstone of scientific progress. Yet, replications are often undervalued, and are sometimes seen as redundant, unimportant, or lacking novelty. This impedes their broader adoption in research and beyond. In response, the credibility revolution calls for slower, more deliberate science …

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Tracking and mainstreaming replications in the social, cognitive, and behavioral sciences

Helena Hartmann, Flavio Azevedo, Lukas Röseler, Lukas Wallrich et autres

Replicability is a cornerstone of scientific progress. Yet, replications are often undervalued, and are sometimes seen as redundant, unimportant, or lacking novelty. This impedes their broader adoption in research and beyond. In response, the credibility revolution calls for slower, more deliberate science …

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Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing and medical education: A multi-country cross-sectional study

Mohamad M. Saab, Mark O'Donovan, İrem Koç, Jennifer Kenny et autres

INTRODUCTION: Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in health professions education due to its rapid advancement and proven effectiveness in simulating clinical scenarios. It enhances theoretical knowledge, practical skills, communication, and emotional intelligence in a safe and immersive environment. VR also shows …

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Expectation shapes hunger and craving: placebo effects of verbal suggestion on food-related experiences

Zaineb Al-Awan, Eleni Prinea, Aleksandrina Skvortsova

Abstract Background Placebo effects—beneficial outcomes driven by expectations rather than active treatment—are well documented in domains such as pain, mental health, and fatigue. However, their impact on food metabolism and food-related behaviors remains underexplored. Purpose This study investigated whether verbal suggestions about …

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Tracking and mainstreaming replications in the social, cognitive, and behavioral sciences

Helena Hartmann, Flávio Azevedo, Lukas Röseler, Lukas Wallrich et autres

Replicability is a cornerstone of scientific progress. Yet, replications are often undervalued, and are sometimes seen as redundant, unimportant, or lacking novelty. This impedes their broader adoption in research and beyond. In response, the credibility revolution calls for slower, more deliberate science …

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Innovations in communication training for medical and nursing students: Virtual reality communication tool for application and evaluation with key stakeholders and students (VR-TALKS) – a study protocol

Hanna A. A. Röwer, Aleksandrina Skvortsova, Mohamad M. Saab, Irene Hartigan et autres

Background In healthcare education, virtual reality (VR), simulating real-world situations, is emerging as a tool to improve communication skills, particularly in sensitive scenarios involving patients and caregivers. While promising, VR-based education also poses challenges such as avatar realism, cognitive load, and the …

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Bestiary of Questionable Research Practices in Psychology

Tamás Nagy, Jane Hergert, Mahmoud Medhat Elsherif, Lukas Wallrich et autres

Questionable research practices (QRPs) pose a significant threat to the quality of scientific research. However, historically, they remain ill-defined, and a comprehensive list of QRPs is lacking. In this article, we address this concern by defining, collecting, and categorizing QRPs using a …

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Acceptability of virtual reality for training health professions students in serious illness communication: A cross-sectional study with educators

Aleksandrina Skvortsova, Stephanie Stiel, Kambiz Afshar, Hanna A. A. Röwer et autres

Objectives: This study investigates i) acceptability, ii) predictors of intention to use, iii) barriers and facilitators, and iv) perceived advantages and disadvantages of incorporating virtual reality (VR) into serious illness communication training from the perspective of health professions educators in Europe. Methods: …

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Modulating hunger and food craving through expectations: placebo and nocebo effects of sham vagus nerve stimulation on food-related experiences.

Zaineb Al-Awan, Eleni Prinea, Aleksandrina Skvortsova

Placebo and nocebo effects—beneficial or adverse outcomes driven by expectations rather than active treatment components—are well documented in domains such as pain, mental health disorders, fatigue etc. However, their influence on food metabolism and food-related behaviors remains underexplored. This study investigated whether …