Journal of the neurological sciences
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Meta Analysis
Nocebo in cerebellar ataxia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled clinical trials.
Nocebo, the negative counterpart of the placebo phenomenon results in the induction of adverse events (AEs) following the administration of an inert substance. Nocebo has been demonstrated to be associated with low treatment compliance in clinical trials, thus affecting treatment outcomes. This study sought to determine the prevalence of nocebo in cerebellar ataxia. ⋯ Our results demonstrate that the nocebo effect in cerebellar ataxia is amongst the lowest in neurological diseases.