placebo group
[plə-ˈsē-(ˌ)bō ɡro͞op]
nounpl: placebo groups
grupo placebo
1. In clinical research, the control group of participants who receive an inactive substance or treatment instead of the actual experimental drug or intervention being tested
The placebo group received a sugar pill while the treatment group received the actual medication.
O grupo placebo recebeu uma pílula de açúcar enquanto o grupo de tratamento recebeu a medicação real.
2. A comparison group used to measure the placebo effect and distinguish it from the actual therapeutic effects of an intervention
Researchers compared the outcomes of the treatment group with the placebo group to determine the drug's efficacy.
Os pesquisadores compararam os resultados do grupo de tratamento com o grupo placebo para determinar a eficácia do medicamento.
The term 'placebo group' is essential in medical and scientific discourse in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian medical education and research, the concept is heavily emphasized due to the importance of evidence-based medicine. The term is primarily used in academic, pharmaceutical, and clinical settings and reflects the international standardization of medical research protocols.
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