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42 Diseases Researched for Placebo Effect
NameACCKFocus
Cancers: All230Locked
Depression220Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2220Locked
Gastroesophageal Reflux120Locked
Insulin Resistance220Locked
Irritable Bowel Syndrome220Locked
Pain211Locked
Aging Skin110Locked
Anxiety Disorders110Locked
Blue Light Toxicity110Locked
Brain Edema110Locked
C-Reactive Protein110Locked
Cesarean Section110Locked
Common Cold110Locked
Constipation110Locked
Depression: Breast Cancer Related110Locked
Diabetes: Oxidative Stress110Locked
Diabetic Ulcer110Locked
Estrogen Dominance110Locked
Female110Locked
Gastrointestinal Infections110Locked
Hyperlipidemia110Locked
Hypertension110Locked
Ileus110Locked
Infertility: Male110Locked
Inflammation110Locked
Itching110Locked
Leg Edema110Locked
Lymphadenitis110Locked
Memory Disorders110Locked
Menopausal Syndrome110Locked
Obesity110Locked
Otitis media110Locked
Parkinson's Disease110Locked
Postnatal Care: Breastfeeding110Locked
Respiratory Infections110Locked
Respiratory Infections: Infants & Children110Locked
Sitting Sickness110Locked
Wound Healing110Locked
Breast Cancer11Locked
Drug-Induced Toxicity: Aromatase Inhibitors11Locked
Musculoskeletal Complaints11Locked

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34 Abstracts with Placebo Effect Research

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Meta-analysis: placebo use is very common in clinical practiceDec 31, 2009

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : BMC Med. 2010 ;8:15. Epub 2010 Feb 23. PMID: 20178561
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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Placebo treatment produces a response in the treatment of gastrooesophageal reflux disease.Jul 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Jul;32(1):29-42. Epub 2010 Mar 26. PMID: 20353496
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Gastroesophageal Reflux
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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Spontaneous regressions are seen across all advanced solid tumors.Jan 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2016 Feb ;98:122-36. Epub 2015 Nov 9. PMID: 26597016
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2016
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Cancers: All
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Spontaneous Tumor Regression
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A daily intake of powdered seeds of Citrullus colocynthis can lower the triglyceride and cholesterol concentration significantly.Dec 14, 2010

Pubmed Data : Pak J Biol Sci. 2010 Dec 15 ;13(24):1202-7. PMID: 21313901
Article Published Date : Dec 14, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bitter Apple
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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A hydro alcoholic extract of nettle could decrease the levels of IL-6 and hs-CRP in patients with type 2 diabetes.Jul 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : Pak J Biol Sci. 2011 Aug 1 ;14(15):775-9. PMID: 22303583
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nettle
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-6 Downregulation
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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A mixture containing Lactobacillus GG and micronutrients may reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections.Aug 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Sep ;44(6):568-75. Epub 2016 Jul 28. PMID: 27464469
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Vitamin C, Zinc
Diseases : Gastrointestinal Infections, Respiratory Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents
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Approximately 50% prescribe medications that they consider to have no specific effect on patients' conditions and are used solely as placebos (sometimes called “impure placebos.”) Dec 31, 2007

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : BMJ. 2008 ;337:a1938. Epub 2008 Oct 23. PMID: 18948346
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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Boswellia serrata significantly reduced cerebral edema measured by MRI in the study population.Aug 14, 2011

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Cancer. 2011 Aug 15 ;117(16):3788-95. Epub 2011 Feb 1. PMID: 21287538
Article Published Date : Aug 14, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Frankincense
Diseases : Brain Edema, Cancers: All
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Phytotherapy
Problem Substances : Dexamethasone, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
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Cesarean section before labour is associated with significantly increased risk of respiratory morbidity versus cesarean section after initiation of labour. Feb 01, 1995

Pubmed Data : Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1995 Feb;102(2):101-6. PMID: 7756199
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1995
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cesarean Section, Respiratory Infections: Infants & Children
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Mind-Body Medicine
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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Clinician empathy reduces the duration and severity of the common cold in patients.Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Fam Med. 2009 Jul-Aug;41(7):494-501. PMID: 19582635
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Common Cold
Therapeutic Actions : Empathy, Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Interleukin-8 upregulation
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Nocebo Effect
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Effects of the South American psychoactive beverage ayahuasca on regional brain electrical activity in humans: a functional neuroimaging study using low-resolution electromagnetic tomography.Dec 31, 2003

Pubmed Data : Neuropsychobiology. 2004 ;50(1):89-101. PMID: 15179026
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ayahuasca
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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Efficacy of oral administration of licorice as an adjunct therapy on improving the symptoms of patients with Parkinson's disease.Jan 29, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2020 Jan 30 ;247:112226. Epub 2019 Sep 28. PMID: 31574343
Article Published Date : Jan 29, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypertension, Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Higher anxiety at study entry predicted placebo response in randomized controlled trials on menopausal symptoms.Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Menopause. 2009 Jul-Aug;16(4):792-6. PMID: 19587583
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Menopausal Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Placebo Response, Post Hoc Analysis, Predictors
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Hypericum extract is superior to fluoxetine in treating depressed patients. May 31, 2005

Pubmed Data : Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2005 Jun ;8(2):215-21. Epub 2004 Sep 30. PMID: 15458612
Article Published Date : May 31, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : St. John's Wort
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances : Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
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Induction of nocebo and placebo effects on itch and pain by verbal suggestions.Jul 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Pain. 2011 Jul;152(7):1486-94. Epub 2011 Feb 24. PMID: 21353388
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Itching, Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Iatrogenic Disease
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Nocebo Effect
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Korean red ginseng may be a useful agent for the treatment of male infertility.Jun 30, 2016

Pubmed Data : Chin J Integr Med. 2016 Jul ;22(7):490-5. Epub 2015 May 12. PMID: 25967606
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ginseng (Korean)
Diseases : Infertility: Male
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Melatonin significantly reduced the risk of depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer during a three-month period after surgery.May 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2014 Jun ;145(3):683-95. Epub 2014 Apr 23. PMID: 24756186
Article Published Date : May 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Melatonin
Diseases : Depression: Breast Cancer Related
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Pigmentation effects of blue light irradiation on skin and how to protect against them.Jul 31, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Cosmet Sci. 2020 Aug ;42(4):399-406. PMID: 32478879
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Algae, Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)
Diseases : Aging Skin, Blue Light Toxicity
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Photoprotective
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Blue Light (400−495 nm)
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Placebos without deception: a randomized controlled trial in irritable bowel syndrome.Dec 31, 2009

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2010 ;5(12):e15591. Epub 2010 Dec 22. PMID: 21203519
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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Proanthocyanidin-rich grape seed extract reduces leg swelling in healthy women during prolonged sitting.Jan 31, 2013

Pubmed Data : J Sci Food Agric. 2013 Feb ;93(3):457-62. Epub 2012 Jul 2. PMID: 22752876
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Grape Seed Extract
Diseases : Leg Edema, Sitting Sickness
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Proanthocyanidins
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Royal jelly supplementation may be beneficial in controlling diabetes outcomes.Apr 30, 2014

Pubmed Data : Chin J Integr Med. 2014 May ;20(5):347-52. Epub 2014 Mar 7. PMID: 24610413
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Royal Jelly
Diseases : Diabetes: Oxidative Stress, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
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Sesame ingestion affects sex hormones, antioxidant status, and blood lipids in postmenopausal womenApr 30, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2006 May ;136(5):1270-5. PMID: 16614415
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesamin
Diseases : Estrogen Dominance
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : 2-hydroxyestrone, Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
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Targeted amino acid supplementation in diabetic foot wounds.Nov 30, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2014 Dec ;15(6):708-12. PMID: 25215468
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Amino Acids
Diseases : Diabetic Ulcer, Wound Healing
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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The combined effect of green tea and α-glucosyl hesperidin in preventing obesity.Jan 23, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2021 09 24 ;11(1):19067. Epub 2021 Sep 24. PMID: 34561541
Article Published Date : Jan 23, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Green Tea, Hesperidin
Diseases : Obesity
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
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The effects of psyllium husk on gut microbiota composition and function in chronically constipated women.Jan 02, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Aging (Albany NY). 2021 06 3 ;13(11):15366-15383. Epub 2021 Jun 3. PMID: 34081625
Article Published Date : Jan 02, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Psyllium
Diseases : Constipation
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents
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The homeopathic combination studied was found to be effective on the pain of lactation.May 31, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2001 Jun ;30(4):353-7. PMID: 11431615
Article Published Date : May 31, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases : Postnatal Care: Breastfeeding
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy
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The placebo effect has measurable serum correlates in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Dec 22, 2009

Pubmed Data : Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2009 Dec 22. Epub 2009 Dec 22. PMID: 20028464
Article Published Date : Dec 22, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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These results suggested that immunizing pregnant women with PCV-9 increased infants' risk of acute OM in the first 6 months of life.Dec 05, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Vaccine. 2014 Dec 5 ;32(51):6948-6955. Epub 2014 Oct 30. PMID: 25444821
Article Published Date : Dec 05, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Otitis media
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Pneumococcal
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This clinical trial reported changes in mental status, mesenteric lympahdenitis, and ileus associated with a dose of a tuberculosis vaccine candidate.Jan 14, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Vaccine. 2017 03 14 ;35(12):1652-1661. Epub 2017 Feb 17. PMID: 28216183
Article Published Date : Jan 14, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Ileus, Lymphadenitis
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: BCG (Tuberculosis)
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Tocopherols and tocotrienols protect against UV radiation.Nov 01, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Nov ;26(11):1449-53. Epub 2011 Sep 14. PMID: 21917024
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin E
Diseases : Female
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Radioprotective
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Turmeric improves post-prandial working memory in pre-diabetes independent of insulin.Dec 31, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2014 ;23(4):581-91. PMID: 25516316
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Turmeric
Diseases : Insulin Resistance, Memory Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy
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Acupuncture is safe and results in improvement in AIMSS symptoms, but similar benefits are also elicited by non-penetrating sham acupuncture.Mar 01, 2015

Pubmed Data : Acupunct Med. 2015 Mar 2. Epub 2015 Mar 2. PMID: 25733539
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2015
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Drug-Induced Toxicity: Aromatase Inhibitors, Musculoskeletal Complaints
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Placebo Effect
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
Problem Substances : Aromatase Inhibitor Drugs
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The behavioral and/or pharmacological manipulation of the meaning of pain can represent an effective approach to pain management.Feb 28, 2013

Pubmed Data : Pain. 2013 Mar ;154(3):361-7. Epub 2012 Nov 21. PMID: 23265686
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2013
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect
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This review discusses the neurobiological aspects of the placebo effect.Feb 28, 2017

Pubmed Data : Harefuah. 2017 Mar ;156(3):181-184. PMID: 28551941
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2017
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Placebo Effect

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