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Placebo Responses and Placebo Effects in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020
Much has been written about the placebo effects in functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGD), especially in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), driven by the early hypothesis that in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of IBS, the placebo effect might be ...
Paul Enck, Sibylle Klosterhalfen
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Effects of placebos vs. SMS reminders on homework compliance in cognitive behavioral therapy for depression: a randomized trial

Mediterranean Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2022
Background: Nonadherence to homework assignments is a frequent problem among patients with depression during cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The present study investigated the effects of two additional treatment components of CBT: a placebo and SMS ...
Nina Jurinec, Anne Schienle
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Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin, Hui‐An Lin, Sheng‐Feng Lin   +2 more
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Efficacy of Cheiranthus Cheiri in the Treatment of Pericoronitis: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial with Molecular Docking

Dentistry and Medical Research
Context: Pericoronitis is the soft-tissue inflammation surrounding the dental crown in a semi-erupted lower third molar. Patients with early-stage pericoronitis experience discomfort, redness, swelling, mucosal ulceration, and loss of function.
Shubhamoy Ghosh, Aritra Roy Chowdhury, Sarbendu Paul, Avipsha Sarkar, Abhijit Rana, Mousumi Koley, Indrani Halder, Suman Chandra, Subhranil Saha   +8 more
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Changes in Immune‐Inflammation Status and Acute Ischemic Stroke Prognosis in Prospective Cohort

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Inflammation is a critical risk factor for poor outcomes in cerebral infarction. Prior studies focused primarily on baseline inflammation status, neglecting dynamic longitudinal changes. We try to investigate the association between immune‐inflammation status alterations and stroke prognosis, and evaluated three systemic biomarkers'
Songfang Chen, Wenting Huang, Yitian Liu, Xuan Chen, Buyu Ke, Qian Shen, Hanyu Cai, Jing Sun, Yan Li, Yungang Cao, Beilei Hu, Keyang Chen   +11 more
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Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Hope in Medicine Scale

Clinical Psychology in Europe
[Background] Hope is an integral, multi-dimensional part of seeking medical treatment. The aim of this study was to develop a self-report scale, the Hope in Medicine (HIM) scale, to measure different modes of hoping in relation to the course of symptoms,
Lea Balthasar, Anne-Kathrin Bräscher, Ted J. Kaptchuk, Sarah K. Ballou, Tobias Kube   +4 more
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A novel formulation for radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis: Triamcinolone acetonide mucoadhesive film

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2019
Background: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) mucoadhesive films versus placebo as a preventive and therapeutic intervention of oral mucositis (OM) induced by radiotherapy for head-and-neck ...
Fahimeh Pakravan, Parichehr Ghalayani, Hamid Emami, Mehdi Nasr Isfahani, Pegah Noorshargh   +4 more
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Effects of Coloring Food Images on the Propensity to Eat: A Placebo Approach With Color Suggestions

Frontiers in Psychology, 2020
BackgroundResearch findings on the appetite-enhancing effect of the color red and the appetite-reducing effect of blue have been inconsistent. The present study used a placebo approach and investigated whether verbal suggestions can enhance color ...
Carina Schlintl, Anne Schienle
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Comparative efficacy of empagliflozin versus placebo in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, 2021
The objective of this meta-analysis study was to evaluate the comparative efficacy of empagliflozin (25 mg) with placebo in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Gillani Syed Wasif, Azhar Anam, Gulam Shabaz Mohiuddin, Gebreigziabher Fithawit Bahran, Rathore Hassaan Anwer   +4 more
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Use of Symptomatic Drug Treatment for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Patterns of Work Loss

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the use of central stimulants and amantadine for fatigue in MS and evaluate a potential association with reduced work loss in people with MS. Methods We conducted a nationwide, matched, register‐based cohort study in Sweden (2006 to 2023) using national registers with prospective data collection.
Simon Englund, Johan Reutfors, Thomas Frisell, Fredrik Piehl   +3 more
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