Posted by SLS on August 6, 2005, at 14:30:55
In reply to Re: Placebo effect vs spontaneous improvement » SLS, posted by ed_uk on August 6, 2005, at 12:22:56
> That's very interesting Scott, thanks for posting :-)
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> >The efficacy analysis should include only those subjects who showed no predefined improvement within the first 2 weeks of the trial, regardless of treatment received.
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> I found this an interesting suggestion. What if a new AD 'kicks in' more quickly than establishded ADs - in less than 2 weeks?:-)
Then I guess we have a problem.
I think a good psychometric exam once a week and once a day self-ratings along with a revision of selection criteria should be able to resolve the placebo problem.
- Scott
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