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Varying Forms of Placebos
To maintain the integrity of a blinded study, placebos are designed to be indistinguishable from the active medication being tested. As shown in the image, this means they can come in various forms, such as different colored capsules or pills, to perfectly mimic the appearance of the experimental drug. This ensures that participants' expectations are not influenced by the appearance of the pill they receive.
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