Protocols Sought to Lower Placebo Responses : Researchers hope novel trial designs will lead to 'more efficient antidepressant drug discovery.'

“We believe we can apply this approach to any clinical trial. This will maximize our investment and enhance patient exposure to promising new compounds,” he concluded.

Disclosures: Dr. Merlo-Pich is a full-time employee of GlaxoSmithKline.

Placebo responses that are 'too high' or 'too low' generate noise within a randomized clinical trial.

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