The difference between 'placebo group' and 'placebo control': a case study in psychedelic microdosing
PsyArXiv – May 24, 2022
Source: PPR
Summary
Many report microdosing boosts mood and creativity, but is it the substance or expectation? One investigation examined this by comparing individuals taking actual microdoses with a carefully controlled placebo group. Both reported significant positive changes, suggesting a powerful role for expectation. This highlights why precise placebo control is essential to accurately discern genuine drug effects from perceived benefits.
Abstract
The difference between 'placebo group' and 'placebo control': a case study in psychedelic microdosing