However, this could not be replicated in double-blind, sham-controlled studies. As the efficacy of rTMS is often time limited, the necessity of a second rTMS after several weeks should be investigated and functional MRI studies of rTMS in OCD are needed to clarify the...
Performing (sham) controlled trials using HBO can indeed be challenging (though not impossible), but high-quality research is necessary precisely to make sure that the treatment is available for those patients that might benefit from it. We would like to thank the authors for their suggestion of...
Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in alcohol dependence: a sham-controlled study. Addiction 2010; 105: 49–55. 95. Camprodon JA, Martinez-Raga J, Alonso-Alonso M, Shih MC, Pascual-Leone A. One session of high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to...
In addition, there are data supporting the study. Further, those doing the trial do not charge patients to be in it. You shouldn’t have to pay to be a guinea pig. I often suggest that people turn to the federal website clinicaltrials.gov for information. It is still a great resource...
that Jornay PM contains the same active ingredients as Ritalin and Daytrana. The FDA has deemed Jornay PM a federally-controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to addiction. Jornay PM is taken at night, so that by the time the person awakens the medication is already wor...
Ninaneet al.tested IBV valves in a sham procedure controlled study (n=73) (27). Upper lobes were targeted although the study design was such that complete lobar occlusion was deliberately avoided to prevent lobar atelectasis which the study author hypothesised may cause adverse events. The primary...
staff, while the treatment intervention group receives six contacts. Attrition is common issue associated with this approach when participants not receiving an effective dose-level drop out of the study. This type of comparison group works best when dosages can be controlled and their effects ...
A placebo (or dummy pill) is an inert (inactive) substance, typically a tablet, capsule or other dose form that does not contain an active drug ingredient. For example, placebo pills or liquids may contain starch, sugar, or saline. Physical placebos, or “sham” treatments have also been...
Professional appearance is easily modifiable, and might alter the effects of a clinical encounter. We aimed to determine whether professional attire influences a patient’s perception of treatment credibility. Methods We performed a single-blind randomized controlled study on 128 patients with acute non...