SR | Do treatment effects in randomized trials differ when using active placebo compared to standard placebo?

Impact of active placebo controls on estimated drug effects in randomised trials: a systematic review of trials with both active placebo and standard placebo – Cochrane Library

Summary: Do treatment effects in randomised trials differ when using active placebo compared to standard placebo? – Cochrane Library

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? In our recent #Cochrane Review, we look at the impact of using #ActivePlacebo control versus standard placebo in randomised drug trials. https://t.co/7VwTOSRKxF#Blinding #Unblinding #Placebo #Bias @cochranemthds @AsgerPaludan @ChrisPaWer

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