Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests

Basel – A placebo pill can relieve premenstrual symptoms – even if women know it's a placebo. A transparent explanation of the treatment rationale appears to be crucial for its effectiveness, as a randomized controlled study from Switzerland published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine shows...

Study Finds Open-Label Placebo May Alleviate Premenstrual Symptoms

In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, researchers have illuminated the remarkable potential of open-label placebos (OLPs) in alleviating the distressing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This innovative approach explores whether the mere act of informing participants that they are receiving placebos can lead to significant improvements in their experience with PMS. The findings of this re…

Study Finds Open-Label Placebo May Alleviate Premenstrual Symptoms

In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, researchers have illuminated the remarkable potential of open-label placebos (OLPs) in alleviating the distressing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This innovative approach explores whether the mere act of informing participants that they are receiving placebos can lead to significant improvements in their experience with PMS. The findings of this re…

Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests

Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication, suggests a study published in the open-access journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.