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Training Interbrain Synchrony through Dyadic Neurofeedback Modulates Empathy-for-Pain

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Training Interbrain Synchrony through Dyadic Neurofeedback Modulates Empathy-for-Pain.

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Study at a glance

Area
Other research
Study type
Randomized controlled trial
Authors
Francis M, Shamay-Tsoory S
Journal
NeuroImage
Year
2026
Participants
186
Population
Adults
Protocol
Dyadic inter-brain synchrony neurofeedback over inferior frontal gyrus
Sessions
3 sessions within one week

Key findings

  • Inter-brain synchrony increased across sessions only in the real group
  • Empathy-for-pain declined in sham but was stable with real feedback
  • Lower trait empathy predicted larger synchrony gains

DOI 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2026.122326 → PubMed 42977201 →

186 participants were paired and given three sessions of real or sham neurofeedback targeting brain synchrony between partners. Synchrony rose only with real feedback, and empathy-for-pain stayed stable with real feedback while declining in the sham group.