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Curious, if put in practice, what is the reference group for the placebo group?

• ativzzz 8y ago
  I don't think it exists outside of scientific trials. I can't imagine getting a prescription from your doctor only to find out it was a sugar pill to be accepted by society in any way.
  • mar77i 8y ago
    Two words. Essential oils.
  • superhuzza 8y ago
    Definitely happens: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/placebos-widely-prescribed-by-doctors-1.1410636 https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/placebos-widely-prescribed-by...
• pard68 8y ago
  Not parent, but don't we buy into our own placebos all the time? I was told I had RSI. I got a trackball and a ergodox. I don't have any issue when I use these two devices. When I use my planck my hand is a giant cramp within five minutes. Sure, I think that the ergodox' layout helps and the trackball sure feels better. But based on the level of difference these two things have made and so quickly, I can't help but believe this is just a placebo. Before the ergodox I used a planck and a vortex vibe and had zero problems with them. I initially purchased these two devices to combat my RSI and they too worked. Then I was recommended the ergodox and after using it the other keyboards are no longer effective. Swapped one placebo for another.