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Placebo Plaster
Placebo Plaster is an inert transdermal patch formulation designed to serve as a control comparator in clinical trials.
At a glance
| Generic name | Placebo Plaster |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Grünenthal GmbH |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
As a placebo, this patch contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and works through the placebo effect—patient expectation and the ritual of treatment application. It is used in Phase 3 trials to establish efficacy of the active comparator by demonstrating superiority over inert treatment, helping to isolate the true pharmacological benefit from psychological factors.
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Effect of Kinesio Taping Application in Addition to Pilates Exercises on Core Muscle Thickness, Cognition and Mental Fatigue in Individuals With Non-specific Low Back Pain (NA)
- Progress of Mild Alzheimer's Disease in Participants on Acupuncture Versus Sham Acupuncture (NA)
- Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Modified Qing-Zao-Jiu-Fei Decoction on Pneumoconiosis Patients (PHASE2)
- Testing an Herbal Pain Relief Patch to Reduce Pain in Cancer Survivors (PHASE2)
- Investigating the Immediate Effects of Kinesio Tape and Biomechanical Tape on Strength and Performance: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over Trial (NA)
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Oral Surgery (NA)
- The Acute Effect of Kinesio Tape on Pain, Joint Range of Motion and Dynamic Balance in Patients With Low Back Pain (NA)
- Efficacy of Ear Acupuncture in Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |