title: The absence of a placebo group is a serious limitation of the STAR*D trial.
authors: Daniel A
authors: DA
authors: Gorman
authors: Elia
authors: E
authors: Abi-Jaoude
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010919:Placebos; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D010919:Placebos