| In medical research, a placebo is a substance with no active effect. It is used to test if a new drug really works or if the changes are only because of patient belief. Placebos help doctors and researchers measure the true power of a treatment.
In clinical trials, patients are divided into two groups – one gets the real medicine, and the other gets a placebo. This process helps in finding out if the medicine is safe and effective. Placebos are important in drug development, as they prevent bias and give reliable results.
For students in life sciences, understanding the role of placebo in clinical trials is very important. It shows how research is done carefully before a medicine comes to the market. If you want to build a career in clinical research, this knowledge will be very helpful.
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