A negative response following the administration of a drug to a study participant is referred to as the _____ effect.

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A nocebo effect is the negative response or side effect experienced by a study participant after receiving an inactive substance or a drug with no therapeutic effect. This is often due to the participant's negative expectations or beliefs about the treatment, and can lead to physiological symptoms or even worsening of the condition being treated.

A Negative Response Following the Administration of a Drug to a Study