Clinical trials
Placebo Effect clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo effect clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 756 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06375694Recruiting
Probiotic and nitrate: a blood flow study
This study tests if a probiotic supplement can help your body turn nitrates from food into a substance that may improve blood flow. Healthy adults who are comfortable with blood and saliva samples can take part.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07309432RecruitingPhase 3
Birch allergy shot study for eye symptoms
This trial tests a new antibody treatment for eye allergy symptoms caused by birch pollen. It may help if you have severe eye allergies during birch season.
Andover, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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).
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 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 - NCT05188079Recruiting
Test whether quick nitrate supplements change blood vessel function
This study checks how an acute (short-term) nitrate supplement affects how well your blood vessels work. It may help researchers understand whether these effects differ among Hispanic, Black, and White participants, in otherwise healthy adults.
Austin, TexasAges 18–65 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo effect?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 756 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.