Abstract

Background and aims: Minimisation of the placebo responses in randomised controlled trials [RCTs] is essential for efficient evaluation of new interventions. Placebo rates have been high in ulcerative colitis [UC] clinical trials, and factors influencing this are poorly understood. We quantify placebo response and remission rates in UC RCTs and identify trial design factors influencing them.

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Placebo Effect, Maintenance Therapy, Anti-Inflammatory Agents Non-Steroidal, MCS, RCT, Induction Chemotherapy, Drug Therapy, DAI, Ulcerative Colitis, Disease Activity Index, therapeutic use, Mayo Clinic Score, Immunosuppressive Agents, Randomised controlled trial, Treatment Outcome

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