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What is a placebo? What does double blind mean?

A placebo is a tablet or capsule with no active ingredients made to look like the medication being tested. Double-blind means that you and the doctor conducting the research study do not know who is receiving the study drug and who is receiving placebo. This is done so that the doctor cannot influence your reaction to the study substance and to determine the safety and effectiveness of the study drug.

 
   
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