Clinical trials
Placebo Effect clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo effect clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 757 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07292909RecruitingPhase 4
Effect of Empagliflozin on Inflammation for Coronary Patients
This trial tests if the diabetes drug empagliflozin can help reduce inflammation in people with stable coronary artery disease who are planning to have a stent placed. It may offer a new way to protect heart health.
Beirut, BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT07314359Recruiting
Study of a biofield patch on antioxidants and energy
This study tests a special patch (called a biofield patch) to see if it can improve your body's antioxidant levels and energy. It involves several clinic visits with blood draws over a short time period.
Klamath Falls, OregonAges 18–75 - NCT07460856Recruiting
Can Cranberries Improve Your Gut and Metabolic Health?
This study tests if eating cranberries can improve your gut health and metabolism. It’s for people who are overweight and have early signs of metabolic problems, like high blood sugar or high triglycerides.
Québec, QuebecAges 25–70 - NCT07559656Recruiting
Oxytocin and Brain Training for Emotional Awareness
This study tests whether a nasal spray called oxytocin, combined with real-time brain imaging feedback, can help train a specific brain region involved in emotions and body awareness. Researchers will use MRI scans to show you your own brain activity in real time.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–30 - NCT07654114RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CTH120 for men with Fragile X syndrome
This trial tests a new medicine called CTH120 to see if it is safe and helpful for adult men with Fragile X syndrome. You may be able to join if you meet certain health and age requirements.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT06658821Enrolling by invitation
Study of LDL557 for knee arthritis in older adults
This trial tests whether a supplement called LDL557 can improve early-stage knee arthritis in people over 65. It aims to reduce pain and slow joint damage.
TaichungAges 45–80 - 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+ - NCT04743791RecruitingPhase 4
Dupilumab study for clearing mucus in moderate to severe asthma
This study tests whether dupilumab improves how well mucus is cleared from the airways in adults with moderate to severe asthma. It may help find better ways to reduce mucus-related breathing problems in people with a specific asthma type.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07669623Recruiting
Acupuncture for recurrent implantation failure
This trial tests whether different acupuncture techniques can improve pregnancy success in people who have had repeated failed embryo transfers. It may help you if you are planning a frozen embryo transfer.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 20–40 - NCT06475391Recruiting
L-arginine supplement for exercise performance
This study tests whether taking L-arginine (a natural amino acid supplement) can improve your performance during short, intense exercise like sprinting or weightlifting. If you are a healthy, active adult, you may be able to join.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18–39 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT03865290RecruitingPhase 2
Ondansetron for stomach nerve and motion problems in diabetes
This trial tests whether ondansetron can improve stomach “sensorimotor” problems—how the gut senses food and moves it—especially in people with diabetes and troubling indigestion. It may help reduce symptoms like early fullness, nausea, and discomfort after eating.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT05737355Recruiting
Test food product for cholesterol balance and lipid levels
This trial tests whether ANKASCIN 568-P products can improve blood cholesterol levels (like LDL and HDL) in people with mild “lipid” (cholesterol/fat) imbalance. It may help by lowering “bad” cholesterol and improving balance, especially if you’re not taking cholesterol-lowering medicine right now.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05964387Recruiting
Silver fluoride treatment and local numbing for tooth cavities
This study tests whether applying silver diamine fluoride (a cavity-stopping liquid) changes how well local numbing works during dental treatment for certain tooth defects. It may help determine the safest and most comfortable way to treat weak, cavity-prone molars in children.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 6–11 - NCT06174116RecruitingPhase 4
Adding lumateperone to clozapine for schizophrenia
This trial tests whether adding lumateperone, an antipsychotic medication, to clozapine can improve metabolic health in people with schizophrenia. It aims to see if this combination helps with weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo effect?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 757 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.
Related conditions
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.