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[The placebo effect (author's transl)].

P Netter

    MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |February 18, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Placebos can influence numerous diseases and bodily functions, with effects heavily influenced by suggestion. Factors like therapist personality and stress levels can alter placebo responses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoneuroimmunology
    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Context:

    • Placebo effects are a significant factor in clinical practice, influencing patient outcomes across various conditions.
    • Understanding placebo responses is crucial for interpreting drug trial results and optimizing therapeutic strategies.
    • The psychological and physiological impact of placebos extends beyond mere symptom management.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the multifaceted nature of placebo effects on diseases, physiological functions, and performance.
    • To investigate the role of suggestion, patient-therapist dynamics, and situational factors in modulating placebo responses.
    • To assess the reliability of identifying placebo reactors under consistent conditions.

    Summary:

    • Placebos can impact a wide range of diseases, autonomic and emotional functions, and performance, often producing side effects.

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  • Reactions to placebos are strongly dependent on suggestion, with tranquilizing effects more common than stimulant effects.
  • Therapist personality, application method, and stress levels significantly influence placebo efficacy, while consistent conditions offer limited predictability for identifying reactors.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the potent influence of psychological factors on physiological and disease outcomes.
    • Underscores the need for careful consideration of placebo effects in clinical trial design and interpretation.
    • Provides insights into the complex interplay between mind, body, and therapeutic interventions.