The placebo effect was specifically studied as an intervention in a randomized controlled trial, and it was found to improve outcomes 6 months after heart surgery and to lower inflammatory markers, suggesting it may be useful as a short-term intervention even in highly invasive medical procedures.

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The placebo effect was specifically studied as an intervention in a randomized controlled trial, and it was found to improve outcomes 6 months after heart surgery and to lower inflammatory markers, suggesting it may be useful as a short-term intervention even in highly invasive medical procedures.