Medical placebo response

The medical placebo response refers to the improvement in a person's symptoms after receiving a treatment that has no active ingredients, simply because they believe it will help. This effect happens because of psychological factors like expectation, trust, and the brain's ability to influence physical health. Essentially, the mind's belief in the treatment can trigger real physiological changes, leading to relief. The placebo response is common in clinical trials and highlights how perception and psychological context can impact health outcomes.