MDMA modulates human sensorimotor cortical pathways during gentle touch.
Imaging Neuroscience 2024 Hanna Molla, Giovanni Novembre, Anya K. Bershad et al.
The stimulant ± 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) has been shown to enhance the perceived pleasantness of touch. However, the underlying neural processes contributing to touch-related effects of MDMA are not well understood. Using a double-blind, randomized, within-subject design, this study used fMRI to examine hemodynamic changes following MDMA (1.5 mg/kg) vs. lactose placebo...
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MDMA
Affective touch
FMRI
Oxytocin
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