A comparison of placebo effects in clinical analgesic trials versus studies of placebo analgesia

@article{Vase2002ACO,
  title={A comparison of placebo effects in clinical analgesic trials versus studies of placebo analgesia},
  author={Lene Vase and Joseph L. Riley and Donald D. Price},
  journal={Pain},
  year={2002},
  volume={99},
  pages={443-452}
}
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