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DocumentEmbodying the illusion of a strong, fit back in people with chronic low back pain. A pilot proof-of-concept study2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-203
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 23/2012
Title:
203 - Using multisensory illusions to investigate medically unexplained symptoms
Duration: 2013-10 - 2017-02
Researcher(s):
Roger Newport
Institution(s): School of Psychology, University of Nottingham (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final report
2 Article
Language: eng
Author:
Newport, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Body structure and function / Somatosensory system / Self / Body awareness / Biopsychological problems

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-203.03
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 23/2012
Title:
Embodying the illusion of a strong, fit back in people with chronic low back pain. A pilot proof-of-concept study
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468781218302662?via%3Dihub
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVE
This proof-of-concept pilot study aimed to investigate if a visual illusion that altered the size and muscularity of the back could be embodied and alter perception of the back.
METHODS
The back visual illusions were created using the MIRAGE multisensory illusion system. Participants watched real-time footage of a modified version of their own back from behind. Participants undertook one experimental condition, in which the image portrayed a muscled, fit-looking back (Strong), and two control conditions (Reshaped and Normal) during a lifting task. Embodiment, back perception as well as pain intensity and beliefs about the back during lifting were assessed.
RESULTS
Two participants with low back pain were recruited for this study: one with altered body perception and negative back beliefs (Participant A) and one with normal perception and beliefs (Participant B). Participant A embodied the Strong condition and pain and fear were less and both perceived strength and confidence were more than for the Normal or the Reshaped condition. Participant B did not embody the Strong condition and reported similar levels of pain, fear strength and confidence across all three conditions.
DISCUSSION
An illusion that makes the back look strong successfully induced embodiment of a visually modified back during a lifting task in a low back pain patient with altered body perception. Both participants tolerated the illusion, there were no adverse effects, and we gained preliminary evidence that the approach may have therapeutic potential.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Nishigami, T.
Secondary author(s):
Wand, B. M., Newport, R., Ratcliffe, N., Themelis, K., Moen, D., Jones, C., Moseley, G. L., Stanton, T. R.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
82.87|1.66
Reference:
Nishigami, T., Wand, B. M., Newport, R., Ratcliffe, N., Themelis, K., Moen, D., Jones, C., Moseley, G. L., & Stanton, T. R. (2019). Embodying the illusion of a strong, fit back in people with chronic low back pain. A pilot proof-of-concept study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 39, 178-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.07.002
2-year Impact Factor: 1.911|2019
Times cited: 23|2026-02-11
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Visual illusion / Pain perception

Embodying the illusion of a strong, fit back in people with chronic low back pain. A pilot proof-of-concept study

Embodying the illusion of a strong, fit back in people with chronic low back pain. A pilot proof-of-concept study
File344 - Evaluation of psychological traits, pain perception and muscular strength in trance experts2022-01

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-344
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
344 - Evaluation of psychological traits, pain perception and muscular strength in trance experts
Duration: 2022-01
Researcher(s):
Olivia Gosseries, Paul Hollanders, Yannick Lafon
Institution(s): GIGA Research Center, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège (Belgium)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Gosseries, O.
Secondary author(s):
Hollanders, P., Lafon, Y.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Trance / Personality traits / Pain perception / Muscular strenght / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology
DocumentInteroception, blood pressure, and pain: unraveling their interaction under stressful and resting conditions2026

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-178
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
178 - Probing body and soul stress-related reactivity through Ingestible capsules
Duration: 2023-07
Researcher(s):
Giuseppina Porciello, Vanessa Era, Maria Serena Panasiti
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Porciello, G.
Secondary author(s):
Era, V., Panasiti, M. S.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Gut / Stress / Spirituality / Ingestible capsules / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-178.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Interoception, blood pressure, and pain: unraveling their interaction under stressful and resting conditions
Publication year: 2026
URL:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10253890.2026.2666045
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Elevated blood pressure is commonly linked to diminished pain perception, a phenomenon known as blood pressure-related hypoalgesia. Interoception, the ability to perceive and interpret internal bodily signals, has been previously linked to both blood pressure and pain perception, although findings in the literature remain mixed. We investigated the relationship between blood pressure, pain perception, and interoception under both non-stressful (Pilot Study) and stressful (Main Study) conditions. In the Pilot Study, resting measures of blood pressure, pain thresholds and interoception were assessed in 26 healthy participants. Regression analysis revealed that higher systolic blood pressure was associated with increased pain thresholds, in line with previous findings. In the Main Study, the same variables were assessed in 46 healthy participants at rest and when a stress condition was induced by a validated virtual reality stress paradigm (i.e. the IMVEST). The effectiveness of the stress induction was confirmed through physiological measures (heart rate, heart rate variability, cortisol) and psychological assessments (perceived stress). No significant changes in blood pressure or pain threshold were observed following stress exposure. However, moderation analyses revealed that systolic blood pressure moderated the relationship between interoceptive beliefs (measured via the MAIA questionnaire) and pain perception: a positive association between the tendency to notice internal bodily sensations and pain threshold emerged only in individuals with high systolic blood pressure. This relationship was not observed in individuals with average or low systolic blood pressure. Taken together, these findings suggest that individual differences in cardiovascular physiology and interoceptive processes may shape pain perception.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Salaris, A.
Secondary author(s):
Ravenda, S., Al-Naqshbandi, H., Provenzano, L., Gerra, M. C., Mattei, E., Calcagnini, G., Ottaviani, C., Carnevali, L., Porciello, G.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Salaris, A., Ravenda, S., Al-Naqshbandi, H., Provenzano, L., Gerra, M. C., Mattei, E., Calcagnini, G., Ottaviani, C., Carnevali, L., & Porciello, G. (2026). Interoception, blood pressure, and pain: unraveling their interaction under stressful and resting conditions. Stress, 29(1), 2666045. https://doi.org/10.1080/10253890.2026.2666045
2-year Impact Factor: 2.9|2024
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2026
Times cited: 0|2026-05-18
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Blood pressure / Cortisol / Heart rate variability / Interoception / Pain perception / Stress

Interoception, blood pressure, and pain: unraveling their interaction under stressful and resting conditions

Interoception, blood pressure, and pain: unraveling their interaction under stressful and resting conditions