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Papers: 20 Jun 2020 - 26 Jun 2020

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2020


Int Rev Neurobiol


153

Placebo effects in pain.

Authors

Colloca L
Int Rev Neurobiol. 2020; 153:167-185.
PMID: 32563287.

Abstract

Placebo effects influence symptom perceptions and treatment outcomes. Placebo effects can be explored in laboratory settings controlling for natural history and expectations. Such a mechanistic approach to neurological disorders has been implemented in the domain of chronic clinical pain and other neurological disorders. This article therefore focuses on definitions and historical notes related to placebo effects and mechanisms of placebo effects in chronic pain. Knowledge on mechanisms of placebo effects could inform current clinical practice for the treatment of neurological disorders by focusing on patients (and providers) expectations for outcome optimization.