Today we present 21 new placebo and nocebo research papers, book chapters, comments and abstracts identified during November 2024. As usual, they are based on new PUBMED publication using the search terms „placebo“ and „nocebo“ and are hand-selected from more than 913 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.
Barstowe, A., & Kajonius, P. J. (2024).
Masking Influences: A Systematic Review of Placebo Control and Masking in Psychedelic Studies. J Psychoactive Drugs, 1-11. doi:10.1080/02791072.2024.2424272
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39503404
de Barros, P. M. F., Farhat, L. C., Behling, E., Nasir, M., Landeros-Weisenberger, A., & Bloch, M. H. (2024).
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Placebo Response in Randomized Controlled Trials of Tourette’s Disorder Medications. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2024.10.011
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39505141
Efverman, A. (2024).
Understanding Placebo and Nocebo Responses Based on a Randomized Sham-Controlled Study on Acupuncture in Integrative Cancer Care. Integr Cancer Ther, 23, 15347354241300068. doi:10.1177/15347354241300068
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39548800
Francis, K. E., Simon, S., Gebski, V., Joly, F., Ledermann, J. A., Penson, R. T., Oza, A. M., Korach, J., Lainez, N., Cecere, S. C., Tasca, G., Gropp-Meier, M., Fujiwara, K., Lowe, E. S., Friedlander, M., Pujade-Lauraine, E. & Lee, C. K. (2024).
Adverse events in the placebo arm of SOLO2/ENGOT-Ov21 maintenance trial of olaparib in recurrent ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol, 192, 50-55. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.11.004
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39536691
Fung, C. H., Alessi, C., Martin, J. L., Josephson, K., Kierlin, L., Dzierzewski, J. M., Moore, A. A., Badr, M. S., Zeidler, M., Kelly, M., Smith, J. P., Cook, I. A., Der-Mcleod, E., Ghadimi, S., Naeem, S., Partch, L., Guzman, A., Grinberg, A. & Mitchell, M. (2024).
Masked Taper With Behavioral Intervention for Discontinuation of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med, 184(12), 1448-1456. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.5020
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.5020
Graziano, S., & Luigi, C. (2024).
Study on the Impact of Expectations and Beliefs in Distance Initiation Experiences in Reiki. Altern Ther Health Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39565707
Guevarra, D. A., Dutcher, E. G., Crum, A. J., Prather, A. A., & Epel, E. S. (2024).
Examining the association of vaccine-related mindsets and post-vaccination antibody response, side effects, and affective outcomes. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health, 40, 100818. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2024.100818
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354624000966
Ioannidis, K., Huneke, N. T. M., Solly, J. E., Fusetto Veronesi, G., Tzagarakis, C., Parlatini, V., Westwood, S. J., Del Giovane, C., Baldwin, D. S., Grant, J. E., Cortese, S. & Chamberlain, S. R. (2024).
Placebo and nocebo effects in gambling disorder pharmacological trials: a meta-analysis. Acta Neuropsychiatr, 1-11. doi:10.1017/neu.2024.52
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39563187
Kothari, S. F., Emborg, C., & Vase, L. (2024).
Placebo effects in neuropathic pain conditions. Int Rev Neurobiol, 179, 155-179. doi:10.1016/bs.irn.2024.10.006
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39580212
Lee, B., Kwon, C. Y., Lee, Y., Alraek, T., Birch, S., Lee, H. W., Ang, L. & Lee, M. S. (2023).
Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis. Complement Ther Med, 103001. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2023.103001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39492428
Niazi, S. K. (2024).
Placebo Effects: Neurological Mechanisms Inducing Physiological, Organic, and Belief Responses-A Prospective Analysis. Healthcare, 12(22). doi:10.3390/healthcare12222314
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39595511
Peerdeman, K. J., Tekampe, J., Middendorp, H. V., Laarhoven, A., Rippe, R. C. A., Peters, M. L., & Evers, A. W. M. (2024).
Development and validation of the General attitude towards Medication Questionnaire (GAMQ). BMC Psychol, 12(1), 632. doi:10.1186/s40359-024-02108-7
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39511640
Qiu, Y., Yun, D. T., Liu, J., & Mao, Z. X. (2024).
“I am open to self-belief”: A study examining the impact of open-label effects on postexercise affect and postintervention exercise behaviour. J Sports Sci, 42(23), 2172-2182. doi:10.1080/02640414.2024.2425907
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39533656
Ramne, M., & Sensinger, J. (2024).
A Computational Framework for Understanding the Impact of Prior Experiences on Pain Perception and Neuropathic Pain. PLoS Comput Biol, 20(10), e1012097. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1012097
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39480877
Rivas, A., Ahmed, N. S., Yuan, Y., Qasim, A., O’Gorman, D. B., Feagan, B. G., Jairath, V., Bredenoord, A. J., Dellon, E. S. & Ma, C. (2024).
Meta-Analysis: Evaluating Placebo Rates Across Outcomes in Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Randomised Controlled Trials. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. doi:10.1111/apt.18382
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39543931
Schienle, A., Polz, A., Haslacher, K., Osmani, F., & Kogler, W. (2024).
Effects of Open-Label Placebos on Visual Food Cue Reactivity in Children and Adolescents. Children, 11(11). doi:10.3390/children11111320
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39594895
Schienle, A., & Wabnegger, A.
(2024). Neural correlates of expected and perceived treatment efficacy concerning open-label placebos for reducing emotional distress. Brain Res Bull, 219, 111121. doi:10.1016/j.brainresbull.2024.111121
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39515653
Souza, H. L. R., Oliveira, G. T., Meireles, A., Dos Santos, M. P., Vieira, J. G., Arriel, R. A., Patterson, S.D. & Marocolo, M. (2024).
Does ischemic preconditioning enhance sports performance more than placebo or no intervention? A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Sport Health Sci, 101010. doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2024.101010
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39536913
Treister, R., Cohen, V., Issa, L., Beiruti Wiegler, K., Izakson, A., & Agostinho, M. (2024).
The Power of a Good Word: Enhancing the Efficacy of Analgesics in Clinical Settings. Psychother Psychosom, 1-8. doi:10.1159/000541810
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39496250
Wolf, M. I., Wittkamp, C. A., & Rose, M. (2024).
Differential neural activity predicts the long-term stability of the effects of positive and negative expectations on pain. Sci Rep, 14(1), 27874. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-77693-z
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39537677
Wong, Y. M. (2024).
Think out of the box: revisiting sham acupuncture treatment. Front Neurol, 15, 1479239. doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1479239
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39606703
Placebo in the media
The ELM – “Founders Week 2024: Researcher of the Year Luana Colloca, MD, PhD, MS” by Jen Badie
https://elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/2024/Founders-Week-2024-Researcher-of-the-Year-Luana-Colloca-MD-PhD-MS.php
Migraine Science Collaborative – “A Newly Discovered Neural Circuit for Placebo Pain Relief” by Fred Schwaller
https://migrainecollaborative.org/a-newly-discovered-neural-circuit-for-placebo-pain-relief
Il Vibonese – “Medicina, la vibonese Luana Colloca eccellenza mondiale nel campo dell’effetto placebo.” by Giuseppe Curra’ [Italian]
https://www.ilvibonese.it/societa/478644-medicina-luana-colloca-eccellenza-effetto-placebo-paravati/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawF2GeRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQspy_BiObEL33Vx498HKn7S7vRPAnGyjFsd3Tu0fK23I8LmHuCxznNmBA_aem_Sc38WJ1rkCkAGIWA46RSYA#Echobox=1728110455
La Repubblica – “L’effetto placebo? Ecco perché funziona davvero.” By Giuseppe Del Bello [Italian]
https://www.repubblica.it/salute/2024/10/05/news/effetto_placebo_funziona-423536089/?ref=pay_amp
New Scientist – “Hot sauce taste test reveals how expectations shape pleasure and pain.” By Jeremy Hsu
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2450955-hot-sauce-taste-test-reveals-how-expectations-shape-pleasure-and-pain/
Monica Panetto of “Il Bo Live”, online journal of the Università di Padova. [Italian]
https://ilbolive.unipd.it/it/news/mondo-salute/salute-effetto-placebo-come-sfruttare-nostra
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