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Author: Meeuwis, S.H.
Title: Placebo and nocebo effects in itch : from conditioning to psychophysiological
effects
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Placebo and nocebo effects in itch
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Placebo and nocebo effects in itch
From conditioning to psychophysiological effects
ProefschriftTer verkrijging van
de graad van Doctor aan de Universiteit Leiden, op gezag van Rector Magnificus prof. mr. C.J.J.M. Stolker,
volgens besluit van het College voor Promoties te verdedigen op woensdag 3 juni 2020
klokke 13.45 uur
door
Stefanie Helena Meeuwis
Promotor
Prof. dr. A.W.M. Evers
Copromotoren: Dr. H. van Middendorp Dr. D.S. Veldhuijzen Promotiecommissie: Prof. dr. J.F. Brosschot Prof. dr. M.H. Vermeer
TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1. General introduction 7
Chapter 2. Placebo and nocebo effects across itch and dermatological 23
conditions: a systematic review Chapter 3. Antipruritic placebo effects by conditioning H1-antihistamine 99
Chapter 4. Placebo effects of open-label verbal suggestions on itch 151
Chapter 5. Effects of open- and closed-label nocebo and placebo 171
suggestions on itch and itch expectations Chapter 6. Open- and closed-label placebo and nocebo suggestions 203
about a sham transdermal patch: effects on itch Chapter 7. Summary and General Discussion 243
Nederlandse samenvatting 271
Curriculum Vitae 279
