This article [1] was interesting to me and applies directly to your situation. Essentially, knowing that something is a placebo doesn't necessarily decrease the

This article [1] was interesting to me and applies directly to your situation. Essentially, knowing that something is a placebo doesn't necessarily decrease the effects of the treatment. [1] https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/placebo-can-work-even-know-placebo-201607079926 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/placebo-can-work-even-kn...