ISSUES AT THE CLINICAL-RESEARCH INTERFACE

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Abstract
At the clinical-research interface, controls are a significant issue in group therapy evaluation. A unique experience with placebo effect control gorups conducted prior to brief, group psychotherapy for married couples is described and analyzed. Procedures are outlined and participant reactions noted. Solicited ratings and spontaneous comments provide assessment data. The evidence suggests the feasibility of placebo effect control groups in the context studied. Proposed methodological refinements and clinical implications may be useful for future research efforts.

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