The Use of an Open Label Placebo to Treat Cancer Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivors

An open-label placebo intervention is an administered placebo that is fully disclosed to participants. It is delivered with a script that tells participants they are receiving placebos; placebos have been found to have effects that are comparable to some clinical treatments; placebos work because of conditioning, expectancies, interactions with care team and biochemical factors (i.e., dopamine, endorphins). Participants are given placebos to take for a 3-week period and will not receive placebos for a 4-week period (including a one-week washout period).