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How does the placebo effect work and what are its implications for medical research?
How does the placebo effect work and what are its implications for medical research?
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The placebo effect occurs when a patient experiences a perceived improvement in their condition after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic effect, often due to their expectations or beliefs. Its implications for medical research include the need for well-designed clinical trials with placebo-controlled groups to accurately assess the efficacy of new treatments.