Phrases with «placebo drink»

A placebo drink is a fake drink that does not contain any real medicine or ingredients. It is often given to people in medical studies as a comparison to see if the real treatment is effective. The placebo drink itself does not have any direct impact, but it helps to compare the effects of the real treatment. Full definition

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Sentences with «placebo drink»

The participants were either given two drinks containing vodka, or placebo drinks without any alcohol. (sciencedaily.com)
Of the 49 subjects, 29 received two alcoholic drinks to mildly intoxicate them, and the rest received placebo drinks. (sciencedaily.com)
In a recent study, some 153 elderly women (average age 78.5 years) were randomly assigned to consume 300 ml (about 10 ounces) daily of a cranberry juice beverage or a synthetic placebo drink that was similar in taste, appearance, and Vitamin C content. (lowchensaustralia.com)
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Phrases with «placebo drink»

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