Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07492251RecruitingPhase 2
Upadacitinib for erosive lichen planus and lichen planopilaris
This trial tests a pill called upadacitinib to see if it can reduce painful mouth sores and scalp hair loss caused by lichen planus. It may help people who have not gotten better with topical steroid creams.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges 18–65 - NCT07496177RecruitingPhase 2
HTD1801 for kidney function in diabetes and kidney disease
This trial tests whether a new drug, HTD1801, can protect or improve kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It may help slow kidney damage and reduce protein in urine.
Weifang, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07491458RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HU6 versus placebo for adults with MASH
This trial tests if HU6 is safe and effective for people with MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. You will either receive HU6 or a placebo to see how it affects your liver health.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 30 years+ - NCT07497087RecruitingPhase 3
Study of nerandomilast for people with systemic sclerosis
This trial tests if nerandomilast can help people with systemic sclerosis, a disease that can affect the skin and lungs. It may be an option for those with active disease and reduced lung function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07481747RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly injection for weight loss in adults with obesity
This trial tests a once-weekly injection (tirzepatide) versus a placebo to help people who are obese or overweight with related health conditions lose weight. You may qualify if you have tried to lose weight through diet before, but have not been successful.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06189495RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Genakumab for lung scarring from connective tissue disease
This study tests a new injected medication (Genakumab) for people with connective tissue disease-related lung scarring. It aims to see if it helps stabilize or improve lung function safely.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07472075RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin vs placebo for bipolar disorder
This trial tests whether taking melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) helps stabilize mood in people with bipolar disorder compared to a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient). It may help improve sleep and mood stability.
FrederiksbergAges 18–70 - NCT07467447RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a weight-loss drug for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests whether an experimental drug (LY3437943) can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It compares the drug to a placebo (inactive shot), and you must be willing to give yourself daily injections.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07456033RecruitingPhase 3
Depemokimab for adults and teens with type 2 asthma
This study tests a new medicine called depemokimab, given as an injection, to see if it can reduce asthma attacks in people with a specific type of asthma (type 2 high). If you have had asthma for several years and have had recent attacks despite using regular inhalers, this trial might be an option for you.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 12 years+ - NCT06441630RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two new high blood pressure medicines together
This trial tests a combination of two new medications (AD-227A and AD-227B) to see if they work better together for people with essential (common) high blood pressure. It could be a new treatment option to help control your blood pressure.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07444008Recruiting
BioAmicus Complete for infant digestive and skin issues
This study tests if BioAmicus Complete, a probiotic blend, can help babies with colic, reflux, diarrhea or constipation, and food allergy-related skin problems. Eligible babies are 1 to 4.5 months old, breastfed or formula-fed, and whose parents speak Russian.
Saint PetersburgAges 1 month–5 months - NCT07437911Recruiting
Can a Supplement Help with Nutrient Gaps for GLP-1 Users?
This study tests whether a daily supplement can help fill nutrient gaps and improve gut health for people who are already taking GLP-1 weight-loss medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy). Participants must be on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and be generally healthy without other chronic conditions.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18–59 - NCT07441642RecruitingPhase 2
Study of FWY003 for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration
This trial tests an investigational drug FWY003 against a placebo to see if it can slow or stop the progression of geographic atrophy, a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss.
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT07440069RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief options for women during active labor
This trial compares the pain relief and effects of tramadol, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen), and a placebo in women during active labor. It aims to find which option works best and is safest for mothers and babies.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 15–45 - NCT07437430Recruiting
Study on food additives and weight in adults with obesity
This study looks at how certain food additives might affect weight. If you have obesity, you may be able to join to help understand how these additives play a role.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 20–80 - NCT07442513RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing Bleeding in Stem Cell Transplant
This trial tests if a medication called etamsylate can help prevent bleeding in patients getting a stem cell transplant. If your platelet count drops very low after transplant, this drug may reduce your risk of bleeding.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07434895RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Can CBD Change How You Use Cannabis?
This study looks at how taking CBD (a cannabis compound that doesn't get you high) affects your cannabis use. It is for healthy adults who use cannabis for recreational reasons, not for medical treatment.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–55 - NCT07425938Recruiting
How oxytocin affects emotional processing
This study looks at how oxytocin, a natural hormone, influences the way we process emotions. Healthy volunteers will receive oxytocin to understand its effects on emotion and brain activity.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–30 - NCT07416916RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two ways to inject steroids for frozen shoulder
This trial compares two injection methods for frozen shoulder: one directly into the shoulder joint and one into the buttock muscle. It aims to see which works better for pain and movement.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05540288RecruitingPhase 3
Nalmefene vs placebo to reduce cravings in behavioral addictions
This study tests whether nalmefene, a non-opioid medicine, can reduce craving episodes in people with behavioral addictions like gambling, food addiction, or sexual addiction. Participants keep tracking cravings weekly, and compare the nalmefene effect against a placebo in addition to their usual care.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT07409428RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HMPL-760 plus R-GemOx for relapsed or refractory DLBCL
This trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-760 combined with a standard chemo-immunotherapy regimen (R-GemOx) for people whose diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if adding HMPL-760 works better than the standard approach alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07414758RecruitingPhase 3
Golidocitinib vs placebo for PTCL maintenance after first chemo
This trial tests whether a daily pill called golidocitinib can keep your PTCL from coming back after you've had a good response to your first chemotherapy. The study compares the drug to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine) to see if it helps prevent relapse.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07400952RecruitingPhase 2
Testing GLK-221 Eye Drops for Keratoconus
This study tests an eye drop called GLK-221 for people with keratoconus, a condition where the clear front of the eye bulges. The goal is to see if the drops can safely help improve the condition compared to a placebo (an inactive solution).
Westerville, OhioAges 18–55 - NCT07405801RecruitingPhase 2
Inavolisib plus ribociclib plus fulvestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (inavolisib, ribociclib, and fulvestrant) compared to a placebo plus two of the drugs (ribociclib and fulvestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to see if adding inavolisib improves outcomes.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,154 recruiting placebo 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 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 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.