Open-label placebo reduces fatigue in cancer survivors: a randomized trial.

Eric S ZhouKathryn T HallAlexis L MichaudJaime E BlackmonAnn H PartridgeChristopher J Recklitis

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

Results demonstrate that even when administered openly, placebos improve CRF in cancer survivors and dopaminergic systems may be associated with this response. This novel research has meaningful implications for the use of OLP in symptom management for cancer survivors.

Keyphrases

young adults
open label
childhood cancer
phase iii
clinical trial
phase ii study
sleep quality
radiation therapy
physical activity