cognitive performance

Direct comparison of nocebo, deceptive placebo and open-label placebo effects on sustained visual attention

Positive and negative expectations crucially shape how we perceive our surroundings, including our emotional and cognitive abilities. Prior work shows that cognitive abilities in different domains can be modulated by placebo or nocebo effects, in …

Open-label placebo treatment does not enhance cognitive abilities in healthy volunteers

The use of so-called ‘smart drugs’ such as modafinil to improve cognitive performance has recently attracted considerable attention. However, their side effects have limited user enthusiasm. Open-label placebo (OLP) treatment, i.e., inert treatments …