What does the term 'Placebo Effect' refer to in the context of clinical trials?
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Correct answer: A measurable improvement in health not attributable to the active medication
The placebo effect is a psychological or physiological response to a sham treatment. Clinical trials use placebo groups to differentiate the true pharmacological action of a drug from the effects of being in a study.
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