placebo
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One quarter of the participants received a placebo, while the rest were treated with different doses of sulthiame.
From Science Daily
Participants who took four grams of fish oil each day experienced significantly fewer major cardiovascular events than those who received a placebo.
From Science Daily
It was surprised by the request for a new trial and the inclusion of sham surgery for the placebo group.
From MarketWatch
Patients received intravenous ketamine or a placebo over a two-week period.
From Science Daily
While UniQure’s trial lacked a placebo control arm, the FDA in 2024 said it could apply for accelerated approval without one.
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