"Do Not Mix Apples with Oranges" to Avoid Misinterpretation of Placebo Effects in Manual Therapy: The Risk Is Resulting in a Fruit Basket. Comment on Molina-Àlvarez et al. Manual Therapy Effect in Placebo-Controlled Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 14021

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jul 26;20(15):6444. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20156444.

Abstract

We read with interest the systematic review with the meta-analysis by Miguel Molina-Álvarez et al. [...].

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Systematic Review
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Causality
  • Fruit
  • Placebo Effect*
  • Public Health*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic