Anna-Helena Puisto
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Anna-Helena Puisto is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of psychophysiology, addiction neuroscience, and sensory intervention. Her primary research focuses on understanding and treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), particularly by exploring how tactile stimulation can modulate physiological responses to alcohol-related cues. In her most notable study, a randomized controlled trial published in 2024, Puisto investigated how CT-optimal touch—a gentle, slow stroking that activates C-tactile afferents—affects heart rate variability in AUD patients during early abstinence. This work is pioneering in its attempt to leverage the body's own sensory pathways to reduce cue-induced craving and relapse risk, addressing a critical gap in addiction treatment. While her citation count is still emerging, the novelty of her approach signals a significant contribution to the field. Puisto’s research offers a promising, non-pharmacological avenue for managing relapse triggers, making her a rising voice in translational neuroscience and a compelling figure for students interested in how the body’s sensory systems can be harnessed for mental health interventions.
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