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I don't think that's uncommon. You have something which you think reduces problem X, and you give it to half of your population, and a placebo to the other half
by scott_s 8y ago
I don't think that's uncommon. You have something which you think reduces problem X, and you give it to half of your population, and a placebo to the other half. Over a long period of time, you observe the rate of problem X across both populations. I believe we have done this with many different kinds of problems, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, etc.
- pmiller2 8y agoIf it’s not uncommon, then it should be easy for you to cite one.
- Confiks 8y agoYour reply is unnecessarily combative and short. Assume good faith in grandparent's reply, and preferably try to find out yourself and report back your findings. Meanwhile, have a bit to read on the ethics of placebo-controlled clinical trials (which is what is meant with "double blind" study here): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3844122 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3844122
- pmiller2 8y agoI am familiar with the ethics of double blind studies involving human subjects, but thank you for the pointer. I am not aware of any involving broad nutritional interventions in cancer outcomes. BTW, when were you appointed moderator? Or do you just enjoy lecturing people on posting etiquette?