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+# Minimal Test Study
+
+Minimal study structure for HumanStudy-Bench.
+
+- **Participants:** N/A (test only)
+- **Main tests:** Structure validation
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+{
+  "title": "Minimal Test Study",
+  "authors": ["Test Author"],
+  "year": 2026,
+  "description": "Minimal study for testing HumanStudy-Bench submission structure.",
+  "contributors": [
+    { "name": "Test Name", "github": "https://github.com/assassin808" }
+  ]
+}
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