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2025-12-26 @ 11:12 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00603928
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2008-11-20
First Post:
2008-01-16
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Placebo Interventions in General Practice
Sponsor:
Organization:
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