Comment · Thu, April 4, 2013 · Ceretropic
Reddit Placebo Blinded Racetam Study
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MisterYouAreSoDumb · 121 points
Well the time has finally come. My curiosity has finally expanded to real world effectiveness, not just pharmacological mechanisms. We are all aware of the countless anecdotes for the various nootropics out there. Many of us have based our decisions on the validity and accuracy of those anecdotes. But how do we know that the effects stated in those anecdotes are due to the racetams and not the placebo effect? How do we even know if the supposed results we are seeing in our own supplement regimen are not due to confirmation bias? We've read the anecdotes. We've read the studies. We know what the effects are supposed to be. Perhaps we are allowing the placebo effect to cloud our judgement, and blur the lines of results and expectations. Can some of us determine which racetam we were given just by the effects? Well now is the time to answer that.
This is going to be the first study in a series. Depending on how well this one goes, perhaps we will expand in the future. LiftMode has expressed interest in a study of the newest nootropics like sunfiram and colouracetam. That will most likely be our second study. This first one is being sponsored by Health Supplement Wholesalers, and wil…
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i11uminati · 2 points
I see now. Sorry for the confusion. Yes, let's proceed with the current racetam samples and I'll send the money to Colmaric. Let me know the total and I'll pay Comaric whichever way is easiest. I talked to the owner earlier today about testing products as well, so I'll see if I can just send him our billing info.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
Ok, that works. I will mail him samples of the racetams you have already sent me and we will have him test those. I'll give him a call now to wok it out. Thanks!