Publications

A picture is worth a thousand words: linking fibromyalgia pain widespreadness from digital pain drawings with pain catastrophizing and brain cross-network connectivity

Pain catastrophizing is prominent in chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, and has been proposed to contribute to the …

D.-M. Ellingsen, F. Beissner, T. Moher Alsady, A. Lazaridou, M. Paschali, M. Berry, L. Isaro, A. Grahl, J. Lee, A.D. Wasan, R.R. Edwards, V. Napadow

Dynamic brain-to-brain concordance and behavioral mirroring as a mechanism of the patient-clinician interaction

The patient-clinician interaction can powerfully shape treatment out-comes such as pain, but is often considered an intangible …

D.-M. Ellingsen, K. Isenburg, C. Jung, J. Lee, J. Gerber, I. Mawla, R. Sclocco, K.B. Jensen, R.R. Edwards, J.M. Kelley, I. Kirsch, T.J. Kaptchuk, V. Napadow

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The role of hedonics in the Human Affectome

Experiencing pleasure and displeasure is a fundamental part of life. Hedonics guide behavior, affect decision-making, induce learning, …

S. Becker, A.-K. Brascher, S. Bannister, M. Bensafi, D. Calma-Birling, R.C.K. Chan, T. Eerola, D.-M. Ellingsen, C. Ferdenzi, J.L. Hanson, M. Joffily, N.K. Lidhar, L.J. Lowe, L.J. Martin, E.D. Musser, M. Noll-Hussong, T.M. Olino, R. {Pintos Lobo}, Y. Wang

Placebo effects on the neurologic pain signature: a meta-analysis of individual participant functional magnetic resonance imaging data

Importance: Placebo effects reduce pain and contribute to clinical analgesia, but after decades of research, it remains unclear whether …

Zunhammer, M., Bingel, U., Wager, T.D., Atlas, L., Benedetti, F., Büchel, C., Choi, J.C., Colloca, L., Duzzi, D., Eippert, F., Ellingsen, D.M., Elsenbruch, S., Geuter, S., Gollub, R., Kaptchuk, T.J., Kessner, S.S., Kirsch, I., Kong, J., Lamm, C., Leknes, S., Müllner-Huber, A., Lui, F., Posso, C.A., Rütgen, M., Schenk, L., Schmid, J., Theysohn, N., Tracey, I., Wrobel, N., Zeidan, F.

Encoding of Self-Referential Pain Catastrophizing in the Posterior Cingulate Cortex in Fibromyalgia

Objective: Pain catastrophizing is a common feature of chronic pain, including fibromyalgia (FM), and is strongly associated with …

J. Lee, E. Protsenko, A. Lazaridou, O. Franceschelli, D.-M. Ellingsen, I. Mawla, K. Isenburg, M.P. Berry, L. Galenkamp, M.L. Loggia, A.D. Wasan, R.R. Edwards, V. Napadow

Brain Mechanisms of Anticipated Painful Movements and Their Modulation by Manual Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain

Heightened anticipation and fear of movement-related pain has been linked to detrimental fear-avoidance behavior in chronic low back …

D.-M. Ellingsen, V. Napadow, E. Protsenko, I. Mawla, M.H. Kowalski, D. Swensen, D. O’Dwyer-Swensen, R.R. Edwards, N. Kettner, M.L. Loggia

A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain

Some functional neuroimaging studies have reported a segregation of brain systems that process the affective or hedonic aspects of …

D.-M. Ellingsen, S. Leknes, M.L. Kringelbach

Slow brushing reduces heat pain in humans

Background: C-tactile (CT) afferents are unmyelinated low-threshold mechanoreceptors optimized for signalling affective, gentle touch. …

J. Liljencrantz, I. Strigo, D.M. Ellingsen, H.H. Kramer, L.C. Lundblad, S.S. Nagi, S. Leknes, H. Olausson

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is characterized by altered functional brain connectivity of the insular cortex: A cross-comparison with migraine and healthy adults

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) has been linked to episodic migraine, yet little is known about the precise brain-based mechanisms …

D.-M. Ellingsen, R.G. Garcia, J. Lee, R.L. Lin, J. Kim, A.H. Thurler, S. Castel, L. Dimisko, B.R. Rosen, N. Hadjikhani, B. Kuo, V. Napadow

The neurochemical basis of motivation for affiliative touch

Affiliative touch interactions are often rewarding. They can on one hand alleviate stress and negative affect, while on the other hand …

G. Loseth, S. Leknes, D.-M. Ellingsen

The neurobiology shaping affective touch: Expectation, motivation, and meaning in the multisensory context

Inter-individual touch can be a desirable reward that can both relieve negative affect and evoke strong feelings of pleasure. However, …

D.-M. Ellingsen, S. Leknes, G. Loseth, J. Wessberg, H. Olausson

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D.M. Ellingsen

How Do C-Tactile Skin Afferents Contribute to Erotic Affect?

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D.-M. Ellingsen

Hedonic value

Hedonic processing of pleasure and displeasure motivates behavior, influences decision-making, and is essential for survival of both …

D.-M. Ellingsen, M.L. Kringelbach, S. Leknes

State-dependent μ-opioid modulation of social motivation

Social mammals engage in affiliative interactions both when seeking relief from negative affect and when searching for pleasure and …

G.E. Loseth, D.-M. Ellingsen, S. Leknes

Kan vi snu smerteopplevelsen fra vond til god? Forventninger, kontekst og lettelse pavirker smerte

D.-M. Ellingsen, S. Leknes

In touch with your emotions: Oxytocin and touch change social impressions while others' facial expressions can alter touch

Interpersonal touch is frequently used for communicating emotions, strengthen social bonds and to give others pleasure. The …

D.-M. Ellingsen, J. Wessberg, O. Chelnokova, H. Olausson, B. Laeng, S. Leknes