Understanding Placebo Effects
The placebo effect is a fascinating phenomenon where patients experience real changes in their health after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic effect. This effect highlights the power of the mind in the healing process.
Why Use Placebos?
Placebos are often used in clinical trials to compare the effects of a new treatment against a control group. This helps researchers determine the actual effectiveness of the treatment.
Placebos can provide valuable insights into treatment efficacy.