In contrast to the calculated approach of the doctors, we have the hypnotists. About a quarter to a half of patients are affected, to varying degrees.
Desires and expectations unconsciously affect perceptions, behaviors, etc. The subject's expectation that the drug will make him or her better causes some to get better.
Both groups tend to get better, even though only one received the drug. The patients aren't told which they are getting. Some of the patients in the test are given the real drug, and some are given the sugar pill. Newly developed drugs are tested by contrasting their effect with that of an indistinguishable sugar pill, called a placebo. Given the nature of hypnosis, it might be beneficial to dismiss this article.
However, unlike the others, it deals with a topic where this approach might not be beneficial. Like the others, it is a frank exploration of the realities relevant to ABDLs. This article differs from the others at in one important way. This article is for your conscious mind only.