J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Aug;40(8):452-4. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2010.0107.
Traditionally, placebo has been associated with using an inert substance, in part so the subsequent response could be attributed to the target treatment, controlling for the confound of a “placebo effect.” Placebo’s link with inert substances is so strong that “sham treatment” is a common synonym, and widespread placebo use is discouraged—even when there is supporting evidence for its effectiveness. Recent research has helped to redefine placebo, and this editorial will highlight key information supporting a contemporary view of placebo.
传统上，安慰剂一直与使用惰性物质联系在一起，部分原因是随后的反应可以归因于目标治疗，从而控制“安慰剂效应”的混杂因素。安慰剂与惰性物质的联系如此紧密，以至于“假治疗”是一个常见的同义词，广泛使用安慰剂甚至受到阻碍——即使有证据表明其有效。最近的研究有助于重新定义安慰剂，本社论将重点介绍支持当代安慰剂观点的关键信息。
