Can placebo be treated for pain? Any placebo that looks like practical therapy or medicine but does not offer or offer specific therapeutic benefits may serve as a placebo. However, it is important to note that measurable results may still occur. WebMD shares that the research on placebo focuses on the mind / body connection. When described as a fake “drug” stimulus, the study participants demonstrated faster pulse rates, higher blood pressure, and faster responses. Pulse, blood pressure and reaction time were all reduced when the same fake “drug residue” was said to be helpful for sleep. In another study, participants found measurable relief from depression, sleep disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause and pain - even though participants were told to take placebo. On the other hand, no measurable benefits were found from the placebo inhaler in the asthma study, although participants reported working with a "fake" inhaler as well as medication delivery....
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