Posted by Cecilia on August 16, 2008, at 17:34:34
In reply to Re: Placebo in Psychiatric Clinical Trials » Cecilia, posted by SLS on August 16, 2008, at 7:38:47
Just curious-have you ever heard of a study sponsored by a drug company, not an independent research agency, using an active placebo? I rather doubt it. The drug companies have a strong incentive to have patients and their doctors know whether they're on the real drug and respond according to their expectations.
Cecilia
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