Research
Neural
The placebo effect may inflate endurance performance by several percent in unblinded trials.
Consideration of placebo effects is crucial in evaluating performance in sports settings.
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Meanwhile it can be assumed that the placebo effect inflates endurance performance by several percent in unblinded trials or reports of personal experience.
Why this rating
The conclusion is drawn from the results of the study and its design.
Source
THE SIZE OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT OF A SPORTS DRINK IN ENDURANCE CYCLING PERFORMANCE
V. R. Clark et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 1998
rct · n=50Cited 3×
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