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The Genetic Influence On The Placebo Effect Specific To Exercise Performance, Jennifer Wu
The Genetic Influence On The Placebo Effect Specific To Exercise Performance, Jennifer Wu
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
Placebo treatments can be used to elicit many different physiological responses; however, the underlying mechanisms responsible remain unclear. Recent research has shown the possibility of a genetic influence on the placebo response in patients with mood disorders. In this study, we attempted to establish a similar relationship in healthy college-aged students. Force production was measured by isometric knee extension of the quadriceps muscles using maximum voluntary contractions (MVC). Subjects were given placebo treatments disguised as an undisclosed sports supplement with the information that the supplement was previously shown to provide immediate strength improvements following ingestion. Subject DNA was genotyped for …