06/23/2026
Clinical Research Term: Placebo
A placebo is an inactive substance designed to look like the treatment being studied in a clinical trial. Researchers may use placebos in certain studies to better understand how effective a new treatment may be compared to no active medication.
The use of placebos is carefully reviewed and monitored, and participants are always informed about the possibility of receiving one before joining a study.
To learn more about the use of placebos and the studies available here at the Neurology Center of New England - Foxboro visit neurocenterne.com/research/.