Increasing Placebo Response Rates and the Threat to Clinical Trials: How Will We Identify Effective Treatments for Rheumatic Disorders?

The article discusses the increasing rates of placebo responses in clinical trials for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, particularly noting that these rates are higher in low-income countries compared to high-income countries. This trend complicates the ability to identify effective treatments, as...

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Published in:Arthritis & Rheumatology Vol. 78; no. 1; pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors: Parkes, Matthew J., Felson, David T., LaValley, Michael P.
Format: commentary editorial tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Jan2026
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