Answer: placeboeffect

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLACEBOEFFECTResponse to sugar pills, perhaps
PLACEBOEFFECTPatient's improvement, possibly
PLACEBOEFFECTLessening of symptoms, at times
PLACEBOEFFECTResponse to snake oil, perhaps
PLACEBOEFFECTImprovement without medication
PLACEBOEFFECTClinical trial phenomenon
PLACEBOEFFECTDrug trial phenomenon (substitution for E)