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COMPLETEDNANCT05035550

Effects of Open-label Placebos on COVID-related Psychological Health

This project aimed to test the efficacy of a telehealth-administered placebo without deception intervention on stress, anxiety, and depression related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were rando...

Lead sponsor: Michigan State University•1 U.S. locations•View source on ClinicalTrials.gov

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Lead Sponsor

Michigan State University

Age

18 - 30 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

•Individuals who have experienced moderate COVID-19 stress, as assessed by a score of ≥ 35 on the COVID-19 Stress Scale (Taylor et al., 2020).

Exclusion Criteria

•Non-Michigan residents; self-reported diagnosis of anxiety, depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder; currently taking psychotropic medication including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or stimulants; allergies or concerns with the placebo pill ingredients; or active diagnosis of COVID-19 at the time of eligibility or enrollment.

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Data from ClinicalTrials.govLast updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: March 13, 2024Terms

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StatusCOMPLETED

PhaseNA

Enrollment64

Start dateFeb 2021

Last updatedMar 13, 2024

Condition

Stress Anxiety Depression

Locations shown

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

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This clinical trial information is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

ClinicalTrials.gov last update: March 13, 2024Data synced to Clareo: July 13, 2026

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