EPA-1713 – Placebo effect in a multiple sclerosis patient under Tisabri treatment - 01/08/14
Résumé |
Introduction |
Placebo efect has been a controversial and hot topic within psychoneuroinmunology. However recent studies have shed considerable light on the potential mechanisms of placebo responses and their role in health outcomes.
Aim and objectives |
The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of a process of classical conditioning on the evolution of the symptoms present in a case of multiple sclerosis.
Method |
Case study in a 40 years woman diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis treated with natalizumab (Tisabri©).
Results |
The results support the consideration of multiple sclerosis as a stress-related disorder.
Discussion |
The role of expectations of improvement in the treatmente of multiple sclerosis is further discussed.
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