Why Are Placebo Controls So Important in Antidepressant Clinical Trials

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why are placebo controls so important in antidepressant clinical trials?

• A) Clinically significant improvements often occur in placebo-treated patients.
• B) Antidepressant drugs have a high risk for dependency.
• C) Placebos contain the inactive form of the antidepressant and are important for assessing safety risks.
• D) Because participants rarely respond to the placebo, it provides a good baseline for comparing antidepressant effectiveness.

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