Placebo power: scientists probe Brain's hidden role in depression
NCT ID NCT02562430
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why some people with depression feel better even when given a placebo (a fake treatment). Researchers studied 76 adults to find brain and body markers that predict who responds to placebos. The goal is to improve future depression treatments and make clinical trials more accurate.
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Depression Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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