Today we present 21 new placebo and nocebo research papers, book chapters, comments and abstracts identified during January 2024. As usual, they are based on new PUBMED publication using the search terms „placebo“ and „nocebo“ and are hand-selected from more than 1052 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 around 5,400 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.
Ballou, S., & Kube, T. (2024).
Open-label placebo is an evidence-based treatment option for many chronic conditions. Pain, 165(2), 487-488. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003145
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38207196
Braczyk, J., & Babel, P. (2024).
Can observational learning reinforce open-label placebo hypoalgesia? Pain. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003161
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38227574
Cai, L. L., Li, X., Cai, Q. H., Guo, S. X., Zhang, Y., Sun, W. C., Zhao, Z. H. & Hu, S. Y. (2024).
Irritable bowel syndrome in children: the placebo response rate and influencing factors a meta-analysis. Pediatr Res. doi:10.1038/s41390-023-02996-2
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38253876
Clemens, K. S., Vang, M., Colloca, L., Sieg, M., Vase, L., Ruble, A., & Geers, A. L. (2024).
The desire for side-effect information in pain treatment: an experimental analysis of contextual and individual difference factors. Pain, 165(2), 383-391. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003025
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37975871
Dai, B., Xiao, C., Wang, Y., Li, T., Duan, Y., Jiang, Y., Shi, L., Hong, X., Geng, W., Hu, J., Cao, J. & Wei, J. (2023).
Development and psychometric validation of the hospitalized patients’ expectations for treatment scale-clinician version. Front Psychiatry, 14, 1325013. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1325013
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38283892
Duncan, K. E., Li, R., Maganti, L., Kumar, A., Stoch, S. A., & Walford, G. A. (2024).
Pooled analysis of routine safety parameters observed in healthy participants at baseline and following placebo administration in early phase clinical studies. Clin Transl Sci, 17(1), e13715. doi:10.1111/cts.13715
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38245660
Emadi Andani, M., Barbiani, D., Bonetto, M., Menegaldo, R., Villa-Sanchez, B., & Fiorio, M. (2024).
Preserving the placebo effect after disclosure: A new perspective on non-deceptive placebos. Br J Psychol. doi:10.1111/bjop.12696
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38226695
Ezzatvar, Y., Poulter, D., Lluch-Girbes, E., Duenas, L., Balasch-Bernat, M., & Rossettini, G. (2024).
Comment on ‘The importance of context (placebo effects) in conservative interventions for musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials’ by Saueressig et al. Eur J Pain. doi:10.1002/ejp.2242
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38247029
Funnell, M. P., Moss, J., Brown, D. R., Mears, S. A., & James, L. J. (2024).
Perceived dehydration impairs endurance cycling performance in the heat in active males. Physiol Behav, 276, 114462. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2024.114462
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38215862
Huang, Y. B., Yuan, L., Xiao, X. Y., Wang, X. Y., Feng, S. J., & Zheng, H. (2024).
Effect of different non-pharmacologic placebo treatments on migraine prevention: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Acta Neurol Belg. doi:10.1007/s13760-023-02460-2
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38245660
Khalid, I., Rodrigues, B., Dreyfus, H., Frileux, S., Meissner, K., Fossati, P., Hare, T. A. & Schmidt, L. (2024).
Mapping expectancy-based appetitive placebo effects onto the brain in women. Nat Commun, 15(1), 248. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-44569-1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38172100
Köteles, F. (2024).
Vague sensations. About the background and consequences of discordance between actual and perceived physiological changes. Clin Psychol Rev, 108, 102382. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102382
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38218123
Macleod-Hall, C. I., Munafo, M. R., & Dyer, M. L. (2024).
Confirmation of COVID-19 infection status and reporting of Long COVID symptoms in a population-based birth cohort: No evidence of a nocebo effect. J Health Psychol, 13591053241228711. doi:10.1177/13591053241228711
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38269448
Manai, M., van Middendorp, H., van der Pol, J. A., Allaart, C. F., Dusseldorp, E., Veldhuijzen, D. S., Huizinga, T. W. J. & Evers, A. W. M. (2024).
Can Pharmacological Conditioning as an Add-On Treatment Optimize Standard Pharmacological Treatment in Patients with Recent-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Proof-of-Principle Randomized Clinical Trial. Pharmaceuticals, 17(1). doi:10.3390/ph17010110
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38256943
McGarity-Shipley, E. C., Vitez, M. E., Curd, E. D., Etwaroo, R., Ferguson, E. J., Lew, L. A., McGlory, C. & Pyke, K. E. (2024).
Does perceived caloric and nutrient intake influence the acute effect of beverage consumption on cardiovascular function? J Appl Physiol (1985). doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00308.2023
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38234290
Pedersen, J. R., Strijkers, R., Gerger, H., Koes, B., & Chiarotto, A. (2024).
Clinical improvements due to specific effects and placebo effects in conservative interventions and changes observed with no treatment in randomized controlled trials of patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003151
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38198235
Seymour, J., & Mathers, N. (2023).
Placebo stimulates neuroplasticity in depression: implications for clinical practice and research. Front Psychiatry, 14, 1301143. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1301143
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38268561
Stengel, A., & Tache, Y. (2023).
Editorial: Community series in neurogastroenterology – Focus on the gut-brain axis, volume II. Front Psychiatry, 14, 1339557. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1339557
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38274417
Valero, F., Gonzalez-Mohino, F., & Salinero, J. J. (2024).
Belief That Caffeine Ingestion Improves Performance in a 6-Minute Time Trial Test without Affecting Pacing Strategy. Nutrients, 16(2). doi:10.3390/nu16020327
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38276565
Wang, S., Xiong, Z., Cui, Y., Fan, F., Zhang, S., Jia, R., Hu, Y., Li, L., Zhang, X. & Han, F. (2024).
Placebo and Nocebo Responses in Pharmacological Trials of Tic Disorders: A Meta-Analysis. Mov Disord. doi:10.1002/mds.29714
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38247265
Zhekova, R. M., Perry, R. N., Spinella, T. C., Dockrill, K., Stewart, S. H., & Barrett, S. P. (2024).
The impact of cannabidiol placebo on responses to an acute stressor: A replication and proof of concept study. J Psychopharmacol, 2698811231219060. doi:10.1177/02698811231219060
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38214314
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