Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,158 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07289776RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new medicine in healthy volunteers
This first-in-human trial tests a new medicine called GRT7041 in healthy people to see how safe it is and how it works in the body. It helps doctors understand the right dose and any side effects before testing in patients.
ChristchurchAges 18–60 - NCT07292714RecruitingPhase 2
Testing 9MW1911 for people with moderate to severe COPD
This trial tests a new medication called 9MW1911 to see if it can help people with moderate to severe COPD who have had recent flare-ups. It is for current or former smokers ages 40 to 75 who are already on standard COPD treatments.
Chizhou, AnhuiAges 40–75 - NCT07291232RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an injected drug for adults with obesity
This study tests an injected medication called ABBV-295 for adults with obesity. The goal is to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. You may join if you have a BMI between 30 and 45 and are generally healthy, and you haven't been on other weight loss treatments recently.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07290283RecruitingPhase 1
Testing safety of AZD3974 in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a new medicine called AZD3974 in healthy people to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. It may help find the right dose for future studies.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07288567RecruitingPhase 3
KarXT for teens with schizophrenia
This trial tests if a new medicine, KarXT, can safely and effectively treat schizophrenia in adolescents. It may help teenagers who have active symptoms like hallucinations or disorganized thinking.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT07296484RecruitingPhase 2
Clofutriben for hard-to-control type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, clofutriben, for people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes who might also have mild excess of a stress hormone called cortisol. It aims to see if the drug can help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes management.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293260RecruitingPhase 3
Olpasiran heart scan study for high Lp(a) patients
This study tests if a medication called olpasiran can lower a type of fat in your blood called Lp(a), which is linked to heart problems. You take the medicine or a placebo and get a special heart scan to see changes in your arteries.
Bridgeport, ConnecticutAges 35–80 - NCT07295717RecruitingPhase 1
ALN-4285 safety study in healthy adults
This study tests a new medicine called ALN-4285 in healthy adults to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. It may help find a new treatment for certain conditions.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07288320RecruitingPhase 2
Testing NBI-1117568 for bipolar I mania
This trial tests an experimental drug called NBI-1117568 for people with bipolar I disorder who are currently having a manic or mixed episode. The goal is to see if the drug helps calm mania symptoms and is safe.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT07288333RecruitingPhase 2
New medication for schizophrenia in hospitalized adults
This study tests an experimental medication (NBI-1117570) for adults with schizophrenia who are currently in the hospital because of a sudden worsening of symptoms. The goal is to see if this new treatment can help control symptoms better.
KazanlakAges 18–55 - NCT07287982RecruitingPhase 2
ARGX-119 for children with SMA who can walk
This study tests a new medicine called ARGX-119 in children with SMA. It is given through an IV and aims to help kids who can already walk get stronger and stay healthy.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 5–17 - NCT07288138RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a New Drug for MASH (Fatty Liver Disease)
This study is testing a new drug that targets thyroid hormone receptors in the liver, alone or combined with another drug, to reduce inflammation and scarring in people with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). If you have MASH with moderate liver scarring and are otherwise healthy, this trial may help find a new treatment option.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07288554RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBT002 for healthy people and COPD patients
This trial tests an experimental drug called BBT002 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung condition that makes breathing hard. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT05174611RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin D to strengthen the thigh after ACL surgery
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking vitamin D can improve thigh (quadriceps) muscle strength after ACL reconstruction. It targets people with low vitamin D levels that persist after surgery and weaker thigh strength on the injured side.
Hong KongAges 18–40 - NCT06655272RecruitingPhase 4
OM 85 to prevent lung infections in older nursing home residents
This study tests a medication called OM 85 that may help prevent respiratory infections (like pneumonia) in older adults living in nursing homes. If you are 75 or older and have had infections recently, this trial could be a way to stay healthier.
Roma, RMAges 75 years+ - NCT06882564RecruitingPhase 3
Resveratrol mouthwash for bad breath study
This trial tests whether a special mouthwash with resveratrol (a natural plant compound) can help reduce bad breath caused by gum-related bacteria. It might be a good option if you have bad breath from gingivitis (mild gum inflammation) and are a non-smoking dental student.
Baghdad, Bab Al-MoadhamAges 20–24 - NCT06881628RecruitingPhase 4
Tranexamic acid and vitamin K for bleeding in cirrhosis
This trial tests if giving tranexamic acid and vitamin K by injection can help control bleeding from the upper digestive tract in people with liver cirrhosis. It may offer a way to stop bleeding more quickly.
Tanta, GharbyeaAges 18 years+ - NCT06231381RecruitingPhase 2
HB0034 for severe pustular psoriasis flare
This study tests an experimental drug called HB0034 for people with a sudden, severe flare of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). It aims to see if the drug can safely clear the pustules and improve symptoms.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05569382RecruitingPhase 4
Testing bisoprolol and verapamil in hypertrophic heart disease
This study tests whether two common heart medicines, bisoprolol and verapamil, improve symptoms in adults with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It may help you and your care team understand which medicine works better for symptom control and heart function.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06254261RecruitingPhase 2
RAY1225 for weight loss in obesity
This study tests an investigational medication called RAY1225 in people with obesity. It's given as an injection and may help with weight loss by targeting hormones that control appetite.
Beijingcun, HebeiAges 18–70 - NCT06619613RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CM383 for early Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests a new drug called CM383 in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if it can help slow down memory loss.
HefeiAges 50–85 - NCT07282340RecruitingPhase 2
Phentermine for weight loss in teens
This study tests a medicine called phentermine to help teens ages 12 to 17 with obesity lose weight. It will check if the medicine is safe and works well for teenagers.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 12–17 - NCT06473844Recruiting
SGLT2 inhibitors for adults with sepsis
This trial tests whether a type of diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitors) can help adults with sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. If you have new-onset sepsis and can take oral medicine, you may be eligible.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06731647RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-inflammatory drugs for pleurodesis in pneumothorax
This trial tests whether using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pleurodesis (a procedure to seal the lung lining) helps people with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). It aims to see if these drugs can improve outcomes.
AmiensAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,158 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.