Open-label placebos—a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies with non-clinical samples [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The use of open-label placebos (OLPs) has shown to be effective in clinical trials. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine whether OLPs are effective in experimental studies with non-clinical populations. We searched five databases
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Deceptive and open-label placebo effects in experimentally induced guilt: a randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Placebos are known to yield significant effects in many conditions. We examined deceptive and open-label placebo effects on guilt, which is important for self-regulation and a symptom of mental disorders.
Dilan Sezer, Cosima Locher, Jens Gaab
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Correction: Providing open-label placebos remotely-A randomized controlled trial in allergic rhinitis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 [This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248367.].
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Can open label placebos improve pain and gluten tolerance via open label placebos in fibromyalgia patients? A study protocol for a randomised clinical trial in an outpatient centre [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2023 Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is defined as a medical condition with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by mood disorders, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Treatment of this condition can often be challenging.
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A qualitative study of imaginary pills and open-label placebos in test anxiety [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 Background The efficacy of open-label placebos (OLPs) has been increasingly demonstrated and their use holds promise for applications compatible with basic ethical principles.
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Open-label placebos reduce test anxiety and improve self-management skills: A randomized-controlled trial [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2019 Test anxiety is a condition in which people experience extreme distress and anxiety before and in test situations. It affects up to 40 percent of all students.
Michael Schaefer, Claudia Denke
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Effects of a probiotic treatment (Enterococcus faecalis) and open-label placebo on symptoms of allergic rhinitis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2019 Introduction Several studies suggest that gut microbiota may play an important role in allergic diseases. The present trial aims to examine effects of the probiotic Enterococcus faecalis on symptoms of allergic rhinitis in patients.
Paul Enck, Michael Schaefer
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Lay perspectives of the open-label placebo rationale: a qualitative study of participants in an experimental trial [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2021 Objectives To analyse participants’ concepts about the open-label placebo (OLP) effect; to explore their views about the discussion points that are applied in conventional OLP trials and to examine their experiences of taking part in an OLP trial.Design ...
Cosima Locher +5 more
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Rethinking placebo: Exploring the effectiveness of
European Journal of Pain, 2023 Przemysław Bąbel
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Open-Label Placebo Treatment: Outcome Expectations and General Acceptance in the Lay Population [PDF]
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2020 Most physicians sometimes apply therapies without specific active ingredients. Although patients seem to judge such placebo treatments as acceptable under certain circumstances, deception is still an ethical problem. Open-label placebos (OLPs) might be a
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