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
- NCT06782139RecruitingPhase 4
Enavogliflozin for heart health in obesity and diabetes
This trial tests if Enavogliflozin, a medication for diabetes, can improve blood flow in the small vessels of the heart and overall heart function in people with obesity or diabetes. You may join if you have obesity or diabetes and have had a recent heart test.
SeoulAges 20–79 - NCT06725095Enrolling by invitation
Enamel gel for gum inflammation around dental implants
This study tests whether a special enamel gel can reduce inflammation around dental implants. It might help if your implant has bleeding gums but no deeper infection.
Catania, CtAges 18–75 - NCT06702696Recruiting
Study on aronia berries for COPD inflammation
This trial tests whether eating aronia berries (black chokeberries) can help reduce inflammation in people with COPD. It may offer a natural way to manage COPD symptoms.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 50–80 - 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 - NCT06617312RecruitingPhase 2
Cytisinicline and brain response to smoking cues
This study tests how a medicine called cytisinicline (similar to a plant-based stop-smoking aid) affects brain activity when you see or think about smoking. It may help researchers understand how the medicine works, even if you aren't ready to quit right now.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06438445Recruiting
Royal Jelly Supplement for Kidney Disease on Dialysis
This study tests whether a daily supplement called royal jelly can help people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Researchers will check if it improves health markers.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–70 - NCT06336798RecruitingPhase 2
Pioglitazone for pulmonary hypertension from lung disease
This trial tests if pioglitazone, a medicine used for diabetes, can help people with high blood pressure in their lungs caused by chronic lung disease. The goal is to see if it improves how your cells use energy.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07074418RecruitingPhase 4
Empagliflozin for advanced kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a medicine called empagliflozin (usually used for diabetes) to see if it can help people with very advanced kidney disease and diabetes. The study will check if this drug can slow down further kidney damage and improve overall kidney health.
Nice, Alpes-MaritimesAges 18–80 - NCT07527195RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CagriSema on Muscle Health in Adults with Obesity
This study tests a new medication called CagriSema to understand how it affects muscle health while helping people lose weight. You'll be in the trial for about a year, and researchers will monitor your muscle function and body composition.
Aarhus NAges 50–70 - NCT06982183RecruitingPhase 4
Propranolol and hydrocortisone effects on military performance
This trial studies how two medications—propranolol (a beta blocker often used for anxiety) and hydrocortisone (a steroid)—affect performance on military tasks. It aims to understand if these drugs help or hinder how soldiers perform under stress.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18–40 - NCT07699575Recruiting
Can turmeric and ginger help runner recovery?
This trial tests whether taking turmeric, ginger, and black pepper supplements can reduce inflammation and aid recovery in runners completing the 175 km 'Diagonale des Fous' race. It could help you understand natural ways to manage post-race inflammation.
Saint-Pierre, CHU de La RéunionAges 18 years+ - NCT07280156RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PRX-115 for gout with or without methotrexate
This trial tests a new medicine, PRX-115, given through a vein, to see if it lowers uric acid levels in people with gout who haven't had success with standard treatments. Some participants will also take methotrexate, and the results are compared to a placebo (a dummy infusion).
Glendale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07655115RecruitingPhase 3
Arbaclofen for Autism: Brain Wave Study
This study tests a medicine called arbaclofen to see how it affects brain waves in people with autism. It includes a brief double-blind crossover phase followed by a 10-week open-label treatment period.
ParisAges birth–64 years - NCT07219043RecruitingPhase 2
Felzartamab for kidney transplant patients with late microvascular inflammation
This trial tests a new medication, felzartamab, given as an infusion to help adults who received a kidney transplant and now have a type of kidney inflammation called microvascular inflammation. The goal is to see if it can slow or stop damage to the new kidney and improve its function.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–74 - NCT05825092RecruitingPhase 2
Early testosterone gel for people on breathing machines
This Phase 2 study tests whether starting testosterone gel soon after ICU admission can improve physical performance in critically ill adults who need a breathing machine for more than 48 hours. It’s also designed to check safety in this setting.
BordeauxAges 18–79 - NCT05071131Recruiting
Inulin supplement to improve gut health in kidney disease
This trial studies whether taking inulin—a dietary fiber—can improve gut bacteria and the gut barrier in people with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis. It may help reduce gut-related problems that can affect overall health in kidney disease.
BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT07794670RecruitingPhase 2
Study of obicetrapib for early Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether a new drug called obicetrapib can help people who have early signs of Alzheimer's disease but no symptoms yet. It aims to see if the drug can slow or prevent the disease from progressing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 55–85 - NCT05919745RecruitingPhase 4
Ibuprofen before mouth surgery to reduce pain sensing
This trial studies whether taking ibuprofen before tooth extraction and bone graft surgery can lower how much pain you feel afterward. It may help by changing the body’s pain response during healing.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07728175RecruitingPhase 1
Sirolimus for Alzheimer's risk in women with ApoE4 gene
This study tests whether sirolimus, a medication that may help the body clear damaged cells, can lower Alzheimer's risk in women with the ApoE4 gene variant. It is an early-stage trial that looks at safety and how the drug affects certain blood markers.
Columbia, MissouriAges 45–65
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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.
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.