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Issues at the clinical-research interface: placebo effect control groups

S Silbergeld, R W Manderscheid, D R Soeken

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    This study explored using placebo effect control groups before marital couple group therapy. The findings indicate this method is feasible for evaluating group psychotherapy effectiveness.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Therapeutic Interventions

    Background:

    • Evaluating group therapy effectiveness presents challenges, particularly regarding control groups.
    • The placebo effect is a critical factor in psychotherapy outcomes.
    • Previous research has not extensively explored placebo controls in marital couple group therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and analyze the use of placebo effect control groups preceding brief, group psychotherapy for married couples.
    • To assess the feasibility and participant reactions to this control group methodology.
    • To provide insights for future research in psychotherapy evaluation.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of unique placebo effect control groups before marital couple group psychotherapy.

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  • Detailed outlining of the procedures for conducting these control groups.
  • Collection of participant reactions through solicited ratings and spontaneous comments.

    • Main Results:

    • Participant reactions were systematically noted and assessed.
    • Solicited ratings and spontaneous comments provided valuable assessment data.
    • Evidence supports the feasibility of employing placebo effect control groups in this specific therapeutic context.

    Conclusions:

    • Placebo effect control groups are a feasible method for evaluating brief, group psychotherapy for married couples.
    • Methodological refinements and clinical implications can inform future research.
    • This approach offers a valuable tool for enhancing the rigor of group therapy evaluations.