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Meaning of active placebo
active placebo (n)
a placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects
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a placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects
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An active placebo is a substance that produces noticeable physiological effects but lacks the specific therapeutic action of the treatment being studied.
In clinical trials, researchers may use an active placebo to maintain blinding and reduce the risk of bias in the evaluation of a new drug.
The use of an active placebo is essential in double-blind studies to ensure that participants and investigators remain unaware of the treatment's nature.
In a research setting, an active placebo can help control for non-specific effects and placebo responses.
