Placebos Work for Some Psychiatric Conditions, but Not Others, Study Finds

New research shows depression and ADHD have lower placebo study dropout rates than schizophrenia and panic disorder.

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Placebos may be more effective for some psychiatric conditions and less effective for others, a new study suggests.

Compared to patients with panic disorder or schizophrenia, those with depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are less likely to drop out of clinical trials when assigned to the placebo group.