The phrase "than those taking a placebo" means that the group of people receiving the actual medication or treatment being tested showed better results than those who received the fake or inactive treatment (placebo).
Sentences with «than those taking a placebo»
In clinical trials, women taking the pink pill reported having about one more sexually satisfying experience per month than those taking a placebo. (nytimes.com)
In clinical trials, patients taking the new medication combined with diet and exercise lost more weight than those taking a placebo and following the same diet and exercise regimen. (sciencedaily.com)
In one scientific study participants lost 5.6 % more body fat and 3.3 more pounds than those taking a placebo. (phenocal.com)