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> Half the people were given the polypill and advice on how to improve their lifestyle, with the other half just getting the advice. Why didn't the other half
by JanSt 7y ago
> Half the people were given the polypill and advice on how to improve their lifestyle, with the other half just getting the advice.
Why didn't the other half get a placebo? Or is this sloppy editing?
Not only do they miss the placebo effect but also the daily reminder to improve their lifestyle (pill as anchor)
- snosons 7y agoThat's a great point about the pill as a daily reminder -- the control and intervention groups otherwise received healthy lifestyle training every 6 months.