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A placebo does not need to be completely inactive, it merely needs to not exhibit the effect you are trying to test for. Using an anti-depressant as placebo fo
by arghwhat 5y ago
A placebo does not need to be completely inactive, it merely needs to not exhibit the effect you are trying to test for.
Using an anti-depressant as placebo for a test regarding anti-depressive effects does seem a bit odd, but it is fine if the test is for effects or durations exceeding the capability of placebo drugs.