Jonne Annevirta
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Jonne Annevirta’s research sits at the intersection of clinical neuroscience and psychophysiology, with a primary focus on alcohol use disorder (AUD), relapse prevention, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying craving and stress reactivity. Her most cited work, a 2024 randomized controlled study, investigates how CT-optimal touch—a gentle, slow stroking that activates C-tactile afferents—modulates alcohol-cue-elicited heart rate variability in AUD patients during early abstinence. This pioneering contribution explores a novel, non-pharmacological intervention to reduce relapse risk by targeting autonomic regulation, offering a potential pathway to improve treatment outcomes in a condition marked by high relapse rates and limited efficacy of existing therapies. While her citation count is still emerging, the study’s innovative approach to integrating sensory stimulation with addiction neuroscience underscores her impact. Annevirta’s work is notable for bridging basic affective touch research with clinical application, addressing a critical gap in AUD management. Her findings hold promise for developing accessible, low-cost interventions that could complement standard care, making her a rising voice in addiction research.
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