Placebo and blinding in clinical trials and what it means for you
Worried about getting a dummy pill in a trial? This guide explains placebos, blinding and your rights, using Norway's NOPARK Parkinson's trial as a worked example.
27 October 2026
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Worried about getting a dummy pill in a trial? This guide explains placebos, blinding and your rights, using Norway's NOPARK Parkinson's trial as a worked example.
27 October 2026
Patient GuidesWhere to search, how to read a trial listing, what to ask before you sign and your rights once you join, for patients in the UK, US and EU.
9 October 2026
Senior FDA leaders say data from trial sites the agency cannot inspect may not support approval, and promise more foreign inspections and closer scrutiny of early-phase studies.
2 September 2026