Today we present 24 new placebo and nocebo research papers, comments and abstracts identified during January 2022. As usual, they are based on new PUBMED publication using the search terms „placebo“ and „nocebo“ and are hand-selected from more than 802 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.
Ahmadzad-Asl, M., Davoudi, F., Mohamadi, S., Hadi, F., Nejadghaderi, S. A., Mirbehbahani, S. H., Jabbarinejad, R., Saneh, S., Arshadi, M., Naserbakht, M., Sinyor, M., Kabir, A. & Shamshiri, A. (2022).
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the placebo effect in panic disorder: Implications for research and clinical practice. Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 48674211068793. doi:10.1177/00048674211068793
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34996304
Arrow, K., Burgoyne, L. L., & Cyna, A. M. (2022).
Implications of nocebo in anaesthesia care. Anaesthesia, 77 Suppl 1, 11-20. doi:10.1111/anae.15601
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35001386
Bajcar, E. A., Swedziol, W., Wrzesniewski, K., Blecharz, J., & Babel, P. (2022).
The effects of pain expectancy and desire for pain relief on the memory of pain in half trail marathon runners. J Pain Res. 15, 181-191. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S336485.
https://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=72469
Blazevic, J. (2021).
The Phenomenon of Miraculous Healing Through Suggestion in the Context of Faith and Magic – Psychological-Theological Approach. Psychiatr Danub, 33(Suppl 4), 933-939.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35026824
Cherkasova, M. V., Fu, J. F., Jarrett, M., Johnson, P., Abel, S., Tam, R., Rauscher, A., Sossi, V., Kolind, S., Li, D. K. B., Sadovnick, A. D., Machan, L., Girard, J. M., Emond, F., Vosoughi, R., Traboulsee, A. & Stoessl, A. J. (2022).
Cortical morphology predicts placebo response in multiple sclerosis. Sci Rep, 12(1), 732. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-04462-7
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35031632
Ciaramella, A. (2022).
Placebo and hypnosis in the clinical setting: Contextual factors in hypnotic analgesia. Am J Clin Hypn, 64(3), 223-238. doi:10.1080/00029157.2021.1954872
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35007482
Davies, J. N., Sharpe, L., Day, M. A., & Colagiuri, B. (2022).
How do placebo effects contribute to mindfulness-based analgesia? Probing acute pain effects and interactions using a randomized balanced placebo design. Pain. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002593
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35082252
Gander, F., Proyer, R. T., & Ruch, W. (2022).
Do beliefs in the malleability of well-being affect the efficacy of positive psychology interventions? Results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Appl Psychol Health Well Being. doi:10.1111/aphw.12338
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35001513
Graham, F. (2022).
Daily briefing: ‘Nocebo’ effect underlies most COVID vaccine side effects. Nature. doi:10.1038/d41586-022-00146-y
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35058626
Haas, J. W., Bender, F. L., Ballou, S., Kelley, J. M., Wilhelm, M., Miller, F. G., Rief, W. & Kaptchuk, T. J. (2022).
Frequency of Adverse Events in the Placebo Arms of COVID-19 Vaccine Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open, 5(1), e2143955. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.43955
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35040967
Huneke, N. T. M., Aslan, I. H., Fagan, H., Phillips, N., Tanna, R., Cortese, S., Garner, M. & Baldwin, D. S. (2022).
Functional neuroimaging correlates of placebo response in patients with depressive or anxiety disorders: A systematic review. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. doi:10.1093/ijnp/pyac009
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35078210
Miyazaki, K., Kaneko, M., & Narukawa, M. (2021).
Factors associated with high placebo response in clinical studies of hot flashes: a meta-analysis. Menopause, 29(2), 239-246. doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000001895
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35084377
Ng, C. H., Xiao, J., Lim, W. H., Chin, Y. H., Yong, J. N., Tan, D. J. H., Tay, P., Syn, N., Foo, R., Chan, M., Chew, N., Tan, E. X., Huang, D. Q., Dan, Y. Y., Tamaki, N., Siddiqui, M. S., Sanyal, A. J., Loomba, R., Noureddin, M. & Muthiah, M. D. (2022).
Placebo effect on progression and regression in NASH: Evidence from a meta-analysis. Hepatology. doi:10.1002/hep.32315
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34990037
Polgar, S., Buultjens, M., Wijeratne, T., Finkelstein, D. I., Mohamed, S., & Karimi, L. (2022).
The Placebo Response in Double-Blind Randomised Trials Evaluating Regenerative Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Parkinsons Dis. doi:10.3233/JPD-212610
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35034910
Salzmann, S., Wilhelm, M., Schindler, S., Rief, W., & Euteneuer, F. (2022).
Optimising the efficacy of a stress-reducing psychological intervention using placebo mechanisms: A randomized controlled trial. Stress Health. doi:10.1002/smi.3128
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35043534
Siegel, P., & Peterson, B. S. (2022).
What you don’t know can help you: An activating placebo effect in spider phobia. Behav Res Ther, 149, 103994. doi:10.1016/j.brat.2021.103994
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35051685
Stuhlreyer, J., Schwartz, M., Friedheim, T., Zollner, C., & Klinger, R. (2022).
Optimising treatment expectations in chronic lower back pain through observing others: a study protocol for a randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open, 12(1), e059044. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059044
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35017258
Tambiah, J. R. S., Simsek, I., Swearingen, C. J., Kennedy, S., Cole, B. J., McAlindon, T. E., & Yazici, Y. (2022).
Comparing Patient-Reported Outcomes From Sham and Saline-Based Placebo Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: Data From a Randomized Clinical Trial of Lorecivivint. Am J Sports Med, 3635465211067201. doi:10.1177/03635465211067201
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35005990
Tang, B., Barnes, K., Geers, A., Livesey, E., & Colagiuri, B. (2022).
Choice and the Placebo Effect: A Meta-analysis. Ann Behav Med. doi:10.1093/abm/kaab111
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35022650
Wang, Z. X., Zhang, N. N., Zhao, H. X., & Song, J. (2022).
Nocebo effect in multiple system atrophy: systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled clinical trials. Neurol Sci, 43(2), 899-905. doi:10.1007/s10072-021-05758-2
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34973075
Watanabe, T., Sieg, M., Lunde, S. J., Taneja, P., Baad-Hansen, L., Pigg, M., & Vase, L. (2022).
What is the nocebo effect and does it apply to dentistry? A narrative review. J Oral Rehabil. doi:10.1111/joor.13306
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35043415
Weng, L., van Laarhoven, A. I. M., Peerdeman, K. J., & Evers, A. W. M. (2022).
Induction and generalization of nocebo effects on itch. Exp Dermatol. doi:10.1111/exd.14522
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35000228
Yetman, H. E., Cox, N., Adler, S. R., Hall, K. T., & Stone, V. E. (2021).
What Do Placebo and Nocebo Effects Have to Do With Health Equity? The Hidden Toll of Nocebo Effects on Racial and Ethnic Minority Patients in Clinical Care. Front Psychol, 12, 788230. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.788230
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35002881
Yeung, V. W. (2022).
Temporal expectancy induced by the mere possession of a placebo analgesic affects placebo analgesia: preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep, 12(1), 1395. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-05537-9
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35082351
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