A new study has demonstrated that the well-known rubber hand illusion can reduce pain perception, potentially offering new ...

Researchers conducted an experiment in which test subjects felt like a rubber hand was part of their own body. As a result, their own hand became less sensitive to pain.

A rubber hand alleviates pain Date: March 18, 2025 Source: Ruhr-University Bochum Summary: If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part of ...