The placebo effect of transcutaneous electrical stimulation

Author(s): Stonnington, H., Stillwell, G., Elveback, L.

Journal/Book: Pain. 1978; 5: 31-41.

Abstract: The placebo effect of transeutaneous electrical stimulation was studied in 93 patients in a double-blind cross-over trial using a genuine stimulator and a placebo machine. Placebo analgesic effects occurred in 32% of trials, as compared with 48% for actual stimulation. The placebo effect of the transcutaneous electrical stimulator is similar to the placebo effect that is noted in other double-blind studies in which medications are used.

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