Today we present 22 new placebo and nocebo research papers, comments and abstracts identified during June 2021. As usual, they are based on new PUBMED publication using the search terms „placebo“ and „nocebo“ and are hand-selected from more than 1101 new publications during the preceding month. Previously published monthly updates can be found in our archive. Todays selection as well as all previously identified papers will also go into our placebo research library that currently contains nearly 5,000 relevant papers. If you would like to get access to the full database, please register for our newsletter and provide us with your email address and affiliation.
Allaz, A. F., Mateiciuc Leutke, S., & Cedraschi, C. (2021).
[On some links between pain and emotions]. Rev Med Suisse, 17(744), 1200-1203.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34160915
Arandia, I. R., & Di Paolo, E. A. (2021).
Placebo From an Enactive Perspective. Front Psychol, 12, 660118. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.660118
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34149551
Braczyk, J., & Babel, P. (2021).
The role of the observers’ perception of a model’s self-confidence in observationally induced placebo analgesia. J Pain. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2021.06.001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34166810
Brown, D. R., Cappozzo, F., De Roeck, D., Zariwala, M. G., & Deb, S. K. (2021).
Mouth Rinsing With a Pink Non-caloric, Artificially-Sweetened Solution Improves Self-Paced Running Performance and Feelings of Pleasure in Habitually Active Individuals. Front Nutr, 8, 678105. doi:10.3389/fnut.2021.678105
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34055861
Chiffi, D., Pietarinen, A. V., & Grecucci, A. (2021).
Meaning and Affect in the Placebo Effect. J Med Philos, 46(3), 313-329. doi:10.1093/jmp/jhab002
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34106280
Davis, A. J., Crittenden, B., & Cohen, E. (2021).
Effects of social support on performance outputs and perceived difficulty during physical exercise. Physiol Behav, 239, 113490. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2021.113490
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34139269
Horvath, A., Koteles, F., & Szabo, A. (2021).
Nocebo effects on motor performance: A systematic literature review. Scand J Psychol. doi:10.1111/sjop.12753
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34145580
Kube, T., Hofmann, V. E., Glombiewski, J. A., & Kirsch, I. (2021).
Correction: Providing open-label placebos remotely-A randomized controlled trial in allergic rhinitis. PLoS One, 16(6), e0252850. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252850
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34077482
McDowell, M., & Kause, A. (2021).
Communicating Uncertainties About the Effects of Medical Interventions Using Different Display Formats. Risk Anal. doi:10.1111/risa.13739
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34109678
Necka, E. A., Amir, C., Dildine, T. C., & Atlas, L. Y. (2021).
Expectations about pain and analgesic treatment are shaped by medical providers’ facial appearances: Evidence from five online clinical simulation experiments. Soc Sci Med, 281, 114091. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114091
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34126294
Oliveira, A., & Paumgartten, F. J. R. (2021).
Ethical issues in placebo-controlled trials of COVID-19 vaccines. Cad Saude Publica, 37(6), e00007221. doi:10.1590/0102-311X00007221
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34105617
Penson, P. E., & Banach, M. (2021).
Nocebo/drucebo effect in statin-intolerant patients: an attempt at recommendations. Eur Heart J. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehab358
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34151941
Rosen, A., Sachs, L., Ekdahl, A., Westberg, A., Gerdhem, P., Kaptchuk, T. J., & Jensen, K. (2021).
Surgeons’ behaviors and beliefs regarding placebo effects in surgery. Acta Orthop, 1-6. doi:10.1080/17453674.2021.1941627
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34165044
Rowe, I. A., & Parker, R. (2021).
The Placebo Response in Randomized Trials in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Simply Explained. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2021.05.059
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34091047
Schienle, A., & Unger, I. (2021).
Open-label placebo treatment to improve relaxation training effects in healthy psychology students: a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep, 11(1), 13073. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-92579-0
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34158569
Schmidt, K., Kleine-Borgmann, J., Holle-Lee, D., Gaul, C., & Bingel, U. (2021).
Impact of a 12-week open-label placebo treatment on headache days in episodic and chronic migraine: a study protocol for a parallel-group, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 11(6), e045969. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045969
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34162645
Siddiqui, F., Barbateskovic, M., Juul, S., Katakam, K. K., Munkholm, K., Gluud, C., & Jakobsen, J. C. (2021).
Duloxetine versus ‘active’ placebo, placebo or no intervention for major depressive disorder; a protocol for a systematic review of randomised clinical trials with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Syst Rev, 10(1), 171. doi:10.1186/s13643-021-01722-5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34108032
Smolen, J. S., Caporali, R., Doerner, T., Fautrel, B., Benedetti, F., Pieper, B., & Jang, M. (2021).
Treatment journey in rheumatoid arthritis with biosimilars: from better access to good disease control through cost savings and prevention of nocebo effects. RMD Open, 7(2). doi:10.1136/rmdopen-2021-001637
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34099538
Vambheim, S. M., Daniali, H., & Flaten, M. A. (2021).
Placebo Effects on Stress, but Not on Pain Reports. A Multi-Experiment Study. Front Psychol, 12, 639236. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.639236
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34163396
Weiss, E. S. (2021).
Power of words and expectation. Can Fam Physician, 67(2), 81. doi:10.46747/cfp.670281_1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33608351
Wilhelm, M., & Euteneuer, F. (2021).
Does Health Literacy Make a Difference? Comparing the Effect of Conventional Medicine Versus Homeopathic Prescribing on Treatment Credibility and Expectancy. Front Psychol, 12, 581255. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.581255
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34140910
Yang, H., Yang, X., Liu, H., Long, H., Hu, H., Wang, Q., Huang, R., Shan, D., Li, K. & Lai, W. (2021).
Placebo modulation in orthodontic pain: a single-blind functional magnetic resonance study. Radiol Med. doi:10.1007/s11547-021-01374-4
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34160776
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