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 MP> RF{ MP> * There are a total of 6 double-blind placebo controlled ADHD
 MP> RF{ ^^^^^^^^^^^^ I really don't understand some of this.  Could you
 MP> RF{ explain what the double-blind studies really mean.  I know this is
 MP> RF{ necessary for finding proof or suggestions, but don't really
 MP> RF{ understand it all too well.
 MP> A blinded study is where the recipient of the test medication is
 MP> unaware  of what the medication is (sometimes it is a placebo).
 MP> A double blind study is where the evaluator of the response is also 
 MP> unaware of what med (or placebo) is given.
 MP> A crossover study is where in a double blind study, the test med is 
 MP> switcvhed with the placebo and the before and after results are 
 MP> compared.
 Thanks.  I can see where this all is very important in determining that
 the outcome is not mentally affected and coming up with the proper conclu-
 sions.  Do they usually do all three studies in research or just one?
 Which one is usually done most?
 Regina
... I call things as I see them; If I didn't see them, I make them up!
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