Clinical trials
Placebo - Control clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo - control clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,921 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07757087RecruitingPhase 1
Study on energy use after weight loss
This study tests a new medicine to see how it affects the body's energy use after losing weight. It compares the medicine to a low-calorie diet or a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient) in adults with obesity.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06131983RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1
This trial is testing an investigational drug, SRP-1001, to see if it helps people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 (FSHD1), a condition that causes muscle weakness. The study will check if the drug is safe and if it can slow down the loss of muscle function.
Liverpool, New South WalesAges 16–70 - NCT06681246Recruiting
How gut bacteria affect weight regain after weight loss
This study looks at how the natural bacteria in your gut (the microbiome) might be linked to regaining weight after losing it. It tests whether a short course of antibiotics or a placebo (a sugar pill) affects this process. The goal is to find new ways to help people keep weight off long-term.
RehovotAges 18–65 - NCT07757529Recruiting
Sage extract for thinking and memory in middle-aged adults
This study tests whether a daily sage extract supplement can improve thinking, focus, and memory in healthy middle-aged adults. If it works, it could offer a natural way to support brain health.
College Station, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT07758920RecruitingPhase 2
New tablet for long-term shingles pain
This trial tests a new tablet called HL-1186 for treating post-herpetic neuralgia (long-lasting pain after shingles). It compares the new drug to pregabalin, a standard treatment, to see if it's safer and more effective.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07435129RecruitingPhase 2
Study of apitegromab for people with FSHD
This study tests whether a drug called apitegromab can help improve muscle function in people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). It is for adults aged 18-60 who have mild to moderate symptoms and can walk or run 10 meters in 5 seconds or less.
Austin, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07758634RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an experimental treatment for high blood pressure
This trial tests a new treatment called CTX340 for high blood pressure that is hard to control even with multiple medications. The study aims to see if it is safe and effective.
Port Orange, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT07724522Recruiting
Prebiotic Fiber for Irregular Periods in Women
This study tests whether taking a prebiotic fiber (inulin) can help women who are in the later years of their reproductive life (before menopause) and have irregular periods. You may be eligible if you are overweight, have irregular cycles, sit a lot, and do not exercise much.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 40–55 - NCT06911112RecruitingPhase 3
A new pill for depression when current treatment isn't working well enough
This trial tests an investigational medication (NBI-1065845) added to your current antidepressant to see if it can improve depressive symptoms. It is for people with moderate to severe depression who have not fully responded to their current antidepressant.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06150560Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Blood pressure medicine study for people with repaired coarctation of the aorta
This trial tests a type of blood pressure medicine (an angiotensin-II receptor blocker) to see if it can help prevent changes in the heart's structure. It is for people who have had surgery for a coarctation of the aorta and now have mild to moderate high blood pressure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06541704RecruitingPhase 3
Study of pozelimab with cemdisiran for geographic atrophy
This trial tests a combination of two study drugs (pozelimab and cemdisiran) given as a shot under the skin to slow the progression of geographic atrophy, a type of advanced dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots in central vision.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 50–85 - NCT05649059RecruitingPhase 4
Cannabidiol study for social anxiety symptoms
This trial studies whether cannabidiol (CBD) helps improve social anxiety symptoms. You may be able to join if you are an adult with significant social anxiety and meet medication and health safety requirements.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT07722546RecruitingPhase 2
Felzartamab for Graves' disease in adults
This study tests an investigational drug called felzartamab to see if it can help control thyroid function in adults with Graves' disease. It may offer a new option if you are still having symptoms despite anti-thyroid medication.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT05133804RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two medications for PTSD attention and emotions
This Phase 2 study tests whether reboxetine or methylphenidate can improve attention and emotional or sensory problems in adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You may be eligible if you have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis and are able to meet medication and safety requirements.
AfulaAges 20–60 - NCT04858334RecruitingPhase 2
Olaparib after pancreatic cancer surgery for BRCA or PALB2 mutations
This trial studies whether olaparib (a targeted cancer medicine) can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery in people with BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutations. You would get olaparib or a placebo (inactive pill) and be closely followed to see if recurrence is reduced.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07682506RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new vitiligo ointment for face and body patches
This trial tests an ointment called MH004 to see if it helps repigment white patches in people with non-segmental vitiligo (the most common type). It focuses on patches on the face and body.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 12–75 - NCT06878976Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety of solriamfetol for binge eating disorder
This study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the medication solriamfetol for people with binge eating disorder. If you were in the earlier SOL-BED-301 study, this gives you a chance to continue treatment and see how it works over a longer time.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18–56 - NCT07010159RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of KPL-387 for returning pericarditis
This study tests a new medicine, KPL-387, for people whose pericarditis keeps coming back despite standard treatments. It aims to see if this medicine can reduce flare-ups and help you feel better.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT07628127RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VRB-103 with or without ecnoglutide for weight loss
This early-stage trial tests two experimental medications—VRB-103 alone or combined with ecnoglutide—to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. Both drugs are designed to help control appetite and may offer a new treatment option if you qualify.
MelbourneAges 18–60 - NCT07341399Enrolling by invitation
Amino acid supplement study for spinal deformity surgery
This trial tests whether taking essential amino acid supplements before and after surgery can help adults recovering from spinal deformity correction. It is for patients who are scheduled for surgery at UAMS and will attend physical therapy in Little Rock.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 40–65 - NCT07737717RecruitingPhase 1
Testing an mRNA Ebola-Bundibugyo vaccine in healthy adults
This study tests a new mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1469) to prevent Ebola-Bundibugyo virus disease. It is for healthy adults to see if the vaccine is safe and produces an immune response.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–65 - NCT07598708RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cleminorexton for Narcolepsy: A New Treatment Study
This study tests whether a new medication called cleminorexton helps people with narcolepsy (a condition causing severe daytime sleepiness) sleep better and feel more alert. You would take this medication instead of your current narcolepsy drugs for several months to see if it works.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18–70 - NCT07214571RecruitingPhase 2
Study of S-337395 for RSV in high-risk adults
This trial tests an experimental drug called S-337395 for adults with RSV who are not in the hospital but are at high risk for severe illness. It aims to see if the drug can help prevent symptoms from getting worse.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07011732RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a drug for Alzheimer's-related agitation
This study tests an experimental drug (KarXT) to see if it safely reduces agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. It may help if you or your loved one experiences restlessness, aggression, or irritability related to Alzheimer's.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 55–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo - control?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,921 recruiting placebo - control studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a placebo - control trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a placebo - control trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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