Overactive bladder (OAB) is a challenging clinical condition and treatment can include behavioral therapy or antimuscarinic agents. A placebo effect has been reported in randomized controlled studies of antimuscarinic agents for OAB. In this Review, Mangera and colleagues assess the response to placebo in OAB and describe a positive placebo effect in OAB outcome parameters. Reasons for the placebo effect and its potential use will also be discussed.
- Altaf Mangera
- Christopher R. Chapple
- Melanie Plested