The term 'dummy medication' refers to a PLACEBO, which is a medical treatment that has no active ingredients and is used as a control in clinical trials. Placebos are typically used to measure the effectiveness of a drug or other medical treatment, as they provide a baseline against which to compare the results of the actual treatment. Placebos are also sometimes prescribed to patients who are suffering from psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression, as they can help to reduce symptoms without introducing any active ingredients into the body.