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placebo alone

University Magna Graecia · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Placebo produces therapeutic effects through patient expectation and the psychobiological placebo response, independent of any active pharmacological mechanism.

Placebo produces therapeutic effects through patient expectation and the psychobiological placebo response, independent of any active pharmacological mechanism. Used for Control comparator in clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

At a glance

Generic nameplacebo alone
SponsorUniversity Magna Graecia
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Placebo works by activating the patient's expectation of benefit, which can trigger real physiological changes including endogenous neurotransmitter release, immune modulation, and pain pathway alterations. This effect is particularly pronounced in conditions with subjective symptom components such as pain, nausea, and fatigue. The placebo response is a well-documented phenomenon in clinical medicine and is used as a control comparator in randomized trials.

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