placebo

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These results were compared with outcomes from non-drug approaches such as behavioral weight management programs or placebo treatments.

From Science Daily

The Swiss pharmaceutical company said Tuesday that a once-weekly injection of the drug, CT-388, resulted in a weight loss when adjusting for placebo of 22.5% at 48 weeks for people with obesity.

From The Wall Street Journal

In drug trials, participants are randomly assigned to receive either an active treatment or a placebo.

From Science Daily

There is also a body of findings from randomized-controlled trials, where some people are given artificial sweeteners and others are given a placebo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite growing interest in these treatments, the latest evidence does not show reliable pain reduction compared with placebo.

From Science Daily