Minimizing nocebo effect: Pragmatic approach
The nocebo effect, the inverse of the placebo effect, is a well-established phenomenon, yet under-appreciated. It refers to nonpharmacological, harmful, or undesirable effects occurring after active or inactive therapy.
Majed Chamsi Pasha +2 more
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Effects of likelihood framing on side effect expectations and nocebo side effects: Results from three experimental studies with a placebo analgesic cream. [PDF]
Abstract Objectives This research examined whether different framings of the likelihood of side effects influence their occurrence in response to a placebo analgesic. Design Three independent experimental studies in non‐clinical samples were performed.
Kube T +3 more
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The nocebo effect of drugs. [PDF]
AbstractWhile the placebo effect has been studied for a long time, much less is known about its negative counterpart, named the nocebo effect. However, it may be of particular importance because of its impact on the treatment outcomes and public health. We conducted a review on the nocebo effect using PubMed and other databases up to July 2014.
Planès S, Villier C, Mallaret M.
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Introducing the ‘Drucebo’ effect in statin therapy: a systematic review of studies comparing reported rates of statin‐associated muscle symptoms, under blinded and open‐label conditions [PDF]
Background The ‘placebo effect’ and ‘nocebo effect’ are phenomena whereby beneficial (placebo) or adverse (nocebo) effects result from the expectation that an inert substance will relieve or cause a particular symptom.
Peter E. Penson +8 more
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Nocebo effect in inhaler use: Patients' beliefs and treatment adherence [PDF]
Background: The nocebo effect refers to the experience of nonspecific symptoms attributed to medical treatments, which cannot be explained by the pharmacological effects of the medication.
Eduardo Garcia-Pachon +4 more
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A systematic review of sex differences in the placebo and the nocebo effect [PDF]
Sara M Vambheim,1 Magne Arve Flaten2 1Department of Psychology, UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, 2Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway Objectives: The present review ...
Vambheim SM, Flaten MA
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Introduction and purpose of review: Statins are widely used drugs in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, yet many patients experience side effects of statin use, mainly muscle symptoms, such as myopathy, which often lead to discontinuation of ...
Jakub Stanek +9 more
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Placebo and Nocebo Effects in Motor Performance: An Overview of Reviews [PDF]
Objectives To assess and synthesize the effect size and quality of the literature on the placebo and nocebo effects on motor performance and motor‐related perceptive responses. Design Umbrella review.
Cayque Brietzke +9 more
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Why Do I Get Side Effects? Personalized (N-of-1) Trials for Statin Intolerance and the Nocebo Effect. [PDF]
Howard JP, Wood FA, Francis DP.
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Multidisciplinary team intervention to reduce the nocebo effect when switching from the originator infliximab to a biosimilar. [PDF]
Petit J +9 more
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