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
- NCT06656325Recruiting
Laser treatment for gum disease study
This study tests a special low-level laser (Erchonia FX-405) as an extra treatment for gum disease (periodontitis). It aims to see if adding this laser to standard care helps improve gum health and reduce infection.
Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT06336317RecruitingPhase 4
Flu vaccine after heart attack: effect on heart inflammation
This trial tests whether getting a flu vaccine shortly after a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the heart. If you've recently had a non-ST-segment elevation heart attack and a stent placed, you may be able to join.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06224530Recruiting
Testing levetiracetam's effect on brain function in psychosis risk
This trial tests whether a single dose of levetiracetam, a medication that affects brain chemistry, can change brain function and thinking in people at risk for psychosis. The goal is to see if it might help prevent symptoms from worsening.
London, LondonAges 18–40 - NCT06118034RecruitingPhase 3
Colchicine for heart surgery recovery
This study tests whether the drug colchicine can reduce inflammation and protect organs during and after planned heart surgery. It may help people recover better.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–80 - NCT06055452RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2 Inhibitors for Pre-Heart Failure with Hypertension
This trial tests if a medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor) given to people with high blood pressure and early signs of heart stress can help prevent heart failure. You may join if your blood pressure is controlled but tests show your heart is beginning to struggle.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06030843RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing empagliflozin for heart and kidney health
This trial tests if the drug empagliflozin can improve kidney function in people hospitalized with heart failure who also develop acute kidney injury. It may help protect the kidneys while treating the heart condition.
Bangkok, PathumwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06027554RecruitingPhase 2
MitoQ for frailty, walking, memory, and blood flow in older adults
This trial tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can improve blood vessel health, walking speed, and thinking skills in older adults who are frail or have mild memory problems. It aims to see if MitoQ helps maintain independence and quality of life.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 65–80 - NCT05754073RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin to improve bone health in children with autism
This Phase 2 study tests whether oxytocin can help improve bone health in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. It also checks safety by monitoring symptoms and doing blood tests and imaging.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6–18 - NCT05435781RecruitingPhase 4
Hydrocortisone added during stress in people on low-dose prednisolone
This study tests whether adding supplemental hydrocortisone during stressful events can prevent problems in people who develop adrenal insufficiency from long-term prednisolone. It is meant to see if “stress dosing” is safer and helps the body respond to stress.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT05051436RecruitingPhase 4
Testing mirabegron and tadalafil to improve sugar control
This study looks at whether mirabegron and tadalafil can improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes. It may help determine if these medicines can slow the move from prediabetes toward diabetes.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 35–65 - NCT04874012RecruitingPhase 2
Taurine supplement study for blood sugar, fats, and inflammation
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking taurine affects blood sugar control, cholesterol/fats, and inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help by improving these lab markers, which are linked to long-term health risks.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 30–80 - NCT07767383RecruitingPhase 4
Improving sleep quality after knee surgery with added sedation and nerve blocks
This trial tests whether adding a calming medicine called dexmedetomidine to a nerve block around the knee can help you sleep better after arthroscopic knee surgery. It aims to find if this combination reduces sleep problems during recovery.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT07677995Enrolling by invitation
Fatty acids and type 2 diabetes study
This study looks at how free fatty acids affect people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. You may be able to join if you are overweight, have high blood sugar, and are not on certain diabetes medications.
Coleraine, County LondonderryAges 18 years+ - NCT07657676RecruitingPhase 4
Study of mazdutide for heart artery plaque in people who are overweight
This study tests whether mazdutide, a medicine that may help with weight and blood sugar, can reduce plaque buildup in the heart's arteries. It is for people who are overweight or obese and have some narrowing in their heart arteries but do not need immediate procedures like stents.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07632846RecruitingPhase 2
Roflumilast as add-on treatment for active rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests whether adding roflumilast, a new medication, to your current rheumatoid arthritis treatment can help reduce joint inflammation and improve your symptoms. You would take it alongside methotrexate, a common RA medication you may already be using.
Al MansurahAges 18–60 - NCT06653855Recruiting
Cupping for leg stiffness and movement after stroke
This study tests if cupping therapy can reduce leg stiffness and improve movement in people recovering from a stroke. You must be getting rehab at a specific clinic in Joliet.
Joliet, IllinoisAges 30–80 - NCT06763172RecruitingPhase 4
Caffeine's effect on learning in healthy adults
This study uses brain scans to see how caffeine affects the way we learn from rewards and punishments. You may be eligible if you are a healthy adult who drinks a moderate amount of caffeine daily.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT07470645Recruiting
Probiotics for stress and anxiety in students
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help reduce stress and anxiety in students. If you are a student aged 18-40 who experiences moderate stress and mild anxiety, and you don't have certain health conditions, you may be able to join.
LublinAges 18–40 - NCT07444138Recruiting
Beetroot extract for blood pressure and exercise in older women
This study tests whether drinking beetroot extract can help lower blood pressure and improve exercise ability in older women with high blood pressure. It compares beetroot extract to a placebo (a drink with no active ingredient) while participants do light physical activities.
Bauru, São PauloAges 60 years+ - NCT05359263RecruitingPhase 2
Dapagliflozin for kidney disease to improve heart structure
This Phase 2 study tests whether dapagliflozin can improve heart structure and function in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dapagliflozin is a kidney-heart medicine that may affect how the heart changes over time, measured by heart scans.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07405814Recruiting
Testing a new treatment for high cholesterol
This trial tests a new medicine, Artisterol, to see if it can lower cholesterol in people with mildly high levels. It may be an option if you haven't tried other treatments or can't take statins.
LodzAges 18–70 - NCT07401992RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for psoriasis and weight management
This trial tests if semaglutide, a diabetes and weight-loss medication, can improve psoriasis symptoms and reduce inflammation. It may be an option for people with both psoriasis and overweight or obesity, with or without diabetes.
Monterrey, N.L.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07351058RecruitingPhase 3
Enicepatide for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an investigational medication, Enicepatide, to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. You will receive weekly injections and regular check-ups.
Guntersville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07296692Recruiting
Does a protein drink change stomach emptying in older adults?
This study tests if a special drink with protein and carbs affects how fast the stomach empties in healthy older adults. It aims to improve nutritional care for elderly people.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 60–90
Hear when a new Placebo Effect trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
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.