Clinical trials
Placebo Effect clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo effect clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 725 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04555785RecruitingPhase 4
Testing platelet treatment in ICU patients after surgery
This trial studies whether a platelet-related treatment can work better in people in the ICU who need a platelet transfusion after surgery. It may help reduce bleeding by improving how platelets work when certain blood clotting proteins are already high.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06425224RecruitingPhase 3
TENS therapy for premature ejaculation
This trial tests if a painless electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treatment can help men with premature ejaculation last longer and feel more in control. It's for men who have had this condition for at least 6 months and are in a stable relationship.
Mexico CityAges 18–62 - NCT06897176RecruitingPhase 4
Cerebrolysin for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a medicine called Cerebrolysin can help improve speech in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. It is for Korean speakers who had their first stroke within the last month.
SeoulAges 19–90 - NCT06452199Recruiting
Bifidobacterium infantis for newborns study (BEGIN)
This study gives healthy newborns a probiotic supplement called Bifidobacterium infantis to see if it helps with growth, immune health, and reducing inflammation. It may be a safe way to support your baby's early development.
Herning, Central JutlandAges 1 day–1 week - NCT07811310Recruiting
Holy basil for women with stress-related sensitive skin
This study tests whether taking holy basil supplements can help reduce skin sensitivity, tightness, and discomfort in women who feel their skin reacts to stress. It aims to see if the supplement improves overall skin comfort and well-being.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 45–65 - NCT07592013Enrolling by invitation
Ancestry Supplements for Fatty Liver Disease
This study tests whether a special supplement (made from cacao, nopal, and crickets) can help improve fatty liver disease in people with excess body fat. Fatty liver disease happens when fat builds up in the liver, and this trial investigates whether these natural ingredients can reduce that buildup.
Guadalajara, GuadalajaraAges 18–60 - NCT07578168Enrolling by invitation
Kinesio Tape for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether kinesiology tape (a special stretchy tape applied to the skin) can reduce pain and improve function in people with rotator cuff syndrome, a common shoulder condition. You'll be randomly assigned to receive the tape or a control treatment and tracked over several weeks.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07498712Recruiting
Studying a probiotic for better sleep
This trial tests if a probiotic called Lactobacillus reuteri can improve sleep quality. Researchers want to see if taking this 'good bacteria' helps people who have mild to moderate sleep troubles feel more rested.
Seoul, YeongdeungpoAges 19–65 - NCT07494253Enrolling by invitation
Mulberry leaf extract for blood sugar after meals in obese youth
This study tests if a mulberry leaf extract (Reducose) can help lower blood sugar spikes after meals in children and teenagers with obesity. The goal is to see if a natural supplement can improve glucose control.
BariAges 6–16 - NCT06775405RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new RSV treatment for hospitalized babies
This study tests a medicine called AK0529 for babies and toddlers hospitalized with RSV. It aims to see if the drug helps them recover faster and is safe for this age group.
BeijingAges 1 month–2 years - NCT07469527Recruiting
Tonic for stress in healthy adults
This study tests if a tonic called Feel Free Classic Tonic can help lower stress in healthy adults. You will take the tonic, and the researchers will check your stress levels and how your body processes the drink.
Guelph, OntarioAges 21–55 - NCT07459699Recruiting
Probiotics for kids with mild ADHD
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can help children with mild ADHD by improving communication between the gut and the brain. It may offer a natural way to support focus and behavior.
ShanghaiAges 8–11 - NCT05524649Recruiting
Probiotics for healthy newborns’ poop bacteria balance
This study looks at whether giving probiotics to healthy newborns changes the bacteria in their stool. It may help researchers understand early gut health, but it is only for babies who meet specific health and timing requirements.
Alcaldía Coyoacán, PueblaAges 1 day–3 months - NCT06819436RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone for spinal anesthesia side effects
This trial tests if a steroid called dexamethasone can prevent low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia for orthopedic surgery. If you are having hip, knee, or other bone surgery with spinal anesthesia and are otherwise healthy, this study may help reduce side effects.
Karachi, SindhAges 65–85 - NCT07411560RecruitingPhase 1
Weekly injections for stomach side effects in overweight people
This study tests two weekly hormone injections (GIP and amylin) to see how they affect stomach-related side effects in people who are overweight or obese. Researchers want to understand if these hormones can help manage weight or related symptoms.
Harrow, MiddlesexAges 18–64 - NCT07393126Recruiting
A trial of a supplement for mild urinary urgency in healthy Japanese adults
This study tests a product designed to support urinary health. The goal is to see if it helps reduce frequent urination and urgency in healthy Japanese adults who have mild bladder symptoms.
Nerima-ku, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT07351045RecruitingPhase 3
Study of enicepatide for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This study tests a new injectable medication called enicepatide for people with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It may help you lose weight and improve health conditions linked to excess weight.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07238400RecruitingPhase 2
Heart medication study for women after preeclampsia
This study tests if a medication called a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) can help improve heart function in women who had preeclampsia and now have high blood pressure and signs of heart thickening.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07218549RecruitingPhase 1
Study of psychoactive substances in people with past opioid use
This trial tests how safe certain psychoactive substances are and what effects they have in people who have used opioids in the past but are not currently dependent on them. It aims to gather information that could help future treatment options.
Houston, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT06286878RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dapagliflozin after a heart attack: recovery study
This trial tests whether a diabetes drug called dapagliflozin (also used for heart failure) can help people recover better after a recent heart attack. It's for adults who are already on standard blood thinners and have had a heart attack in the past week.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07164781Enrolling by invitation
Probiotics for preventing infections in ICU patients
This trial tests whether probiotics (good bacteria) can help prevent serious infections in critically ill patients in the ICU. If you are very sick and in the ICU, you may be able to join — as long as you don't have certain conditions like cancer or a weakened immune system.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06236503Recruiting
Brain stimulation for minimally conscious state
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help people in a minimally conscious state. The goal is to improve awareness and responsiveness.
Messina, ItaliaAges 18–75 - NCT07090876Recruiting
Grape seed extract for blood pressure
This trial tests whether a grape seed extract supplement can help people with slightly high blood pressure (called high-normal) improve their heart health. It may be an option if your blood pressure is borderline and you are not taking blood pressure medications.
Bologna, BoAges 18–70 - NCT07029178RecruitingPhase 2
Taurine for radiation mouth and skin sores
This trial tests if taurine can help reduce mouth sores and skin burns caused by radiation therapy for oral or throat cancer. You need to be starting a standard 30-session radiation course and have no other cancer treatments at the same time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo effect?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 725 recruiting placebo effect 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 effect 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 effect 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.