Ted Kaptchuk (American researcher)

Ted Kaptchuk is an American researcher and professor known for studying how the mind influences health and healing. He specializes in traditional Chinese medicine and placebo effects—how people's beliefs can impact treatment outcomes. Kaptchuk's work explores the power of expectation, attention, and context in producing health benefits, often highlighting that psychological and emotional factors play a significant role in healing processes. His research aims to improve medical care by understanding and harnessing these mind-body interactions, emphasizing that patient experience and perceptions are important components of effective treatment.