Brain Behav October 2023 PMID 37548563

No reduction in motor-evoked potential amplitude during the rubber hand illusion.

Arran T Reader, Sara Coppi, Victoria S Trifonova, H Henrik Ehrsson

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The discussions highlight the importance of replicating previous studies, with phrases like 'found no evidence' and mentions of collaborations that strengthen credibility, showing a focus on scientific accuracy and nuanced understanding of the findings, reflecting moderate engagement and interest.

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The posts show general agreement with the study's findings, emphasizing that previous beliefs about decreased motor excitability during the illusion are challenged.

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The impact appears neutral to slightly positive, as the posts clarify scientific understanding but do not suggest immediate widespread change or applications.

Abstract in brief

  • The rubber hand illusion (RHI) involves applying touches to a fake hand and a hidden real hand simultaneously to create a sense of limb ownership, which can also influence motor system excitability as indicated by motor-evoked potentials (MEPs).
  • The study attempted to replicate previous findings that suggested the RHI reduces corticospinal excitability, but found no significant reduction in MEP amplitude during the illusion, despite participants experiencing the illusion and perceiving their hand as closer to the fake limb.
  • The results suggest that a decrease in MEP amplitude is not a consistent or meaningful indicator of the RHI, indicating that motor cortical changes may not be central to the subjective experience of body ownership in this illusion.]

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Brain, Body, and Self Lab
@BrainSelf · X

It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found no evidence of such changes. Collaborative work with @ArranReader, @VictoriaTrifon3 and @coppi_sara https://t.co/SRWbBdf1Qs

Aug 25, 2023 · 16 likes · 7 shares · 2,463 followers View post →
ASSC
@theASSC · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 7,279 followers View post →
Luke E. Miller
@LukeMillerNeuro · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 2,799 followers View post →
Dominika Radziun
@nikaradziun · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 1,857 followers View post →
Renzo Lanfranco
@Renzo_Lanfranco · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 882 followers View post →
Catherine Preston
@CEJpreston · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 26, 2023 · 7 shares · 514 followers View post →

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Sara Coppi
@coppi_sara · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 26, 2023 · 7 shares · 463 followers View post →
Catherine Preston
@CEJpreston · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 26, 2023 · 7 shares · 514 followers View post →
Renzo Lanfranco
@Renzo_Lanfranco · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 882 followers View post →
Luke E. Miller
@LukeMillerNeuro · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 2,799 followers View post →
Luc Estebanez
@LucEstebanez · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 196 followers View post →
ASSC
@theASSC · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 7,279 followers View post →
Dominika Radziun
@nikaradziun · X

RT @BrainSelf: It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found…

Aug 25, 2023 · 7 shares · 1,857 followers View post →
Brain, Body, and Self Lab
@BrainSelf · X

It has been claimed that motor cortical excitability decreases during the rubber hand illusion. However, our new study found no evidence of such changes. Collaborative work with @ArranReader, @VictoriaTrifon3 and @coppi_sara https://t.co/SRWbBdf1Qs

Aug 25, 2023 · 16 likes · 7 shares · 2,463 followers View post →
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