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
- NCT06410599RecruitingPhase 2
Medication boost for tough-to-treat chronic depression
This trial tests a new medication added to your current treatment for chronic depression that hasn't gotten better with at least two antidepressants and 12 therapy sessions. It might help when standard treatments aren't enough.
Tübingen, Baden-WürtembergAges 18–64 - NCT06899334RecruitingPhase 1
Comparing LSD, psilocybin, and DMT in healthy volunteers
This study compares how three different psychedelic substances affect your state of mind. The goal is to better understand these altered states, which may help develop future treatments.
BaselAges 25 years+ - NCT06025630RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TUDCA for blood pressure control
This study tests whether a supplement called TUDCA can help lower blood pressure by reducing stress inside cells. It's looking for people with high-normal blood pressure who are not on many heart medications.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT04328337RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study tests how rising fatty acids affect brain fuel use
This early-phase study will raise fatty acid levels temporarily and see how the brain uses glucose (sugar) and processes energy. It may help researchers understand how metabolism in the body can change brain function.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT06487832Recruiting
Effect of diabetes drug on brain response to insulin
This study tests whether a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a type of diabetes medicine) changes how the brain responds to insulin in people with different body sizes. It may help understand if this drug can improve brain function related to insulin.
TübingenAges 18–70 - NCT07254481RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of VB19055 in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a new drug (VB19055) in healthy volunteers to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. Participants will be watched closely and may help find the right dose for future studies.
HangzhouAges 18–50 - NCT07252492Recruiting
Testing a new hearing device for people with hearing loss
This study tests a new hearing device called 'Audiocap' to see if it helps people with mild to moderate hearing loss hear better. It may be an option if you are getting your first hearing aid.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07251309RecruitingPhase 3
Study of WS016 for treating high potassium levels
This trial tests a new drug called WS016 to lower high potassium levels in adults. High potassium can be dangerous for your heart, and this study aims to find out if WS016 is safe and effective.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07249632RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Telitacicept for Eye Muscle Weakness from Myasthenia Gravis
This trial tests a new drug, telitacicept, for people with myasthenia gravis that only affects the eyes (ocular myasthenia gravis). The goal is to see if it can improve symptoms like droopy eyelids or double vision.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 12–80 - NCT07255209RecruitingPhase 3
A study of IBI362 for Chinese teens with obesity or overweight
This trial tests a new medicine, IBI362, to help Chinese adolescents lose weight. It may be an option if you are 12 to 17 years old and have obesity or overweight with a related health condition.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 12–18 - NCT07250802RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of zasocitinib for children with plaque psoriasis
This trial tests a daily pill (zasocitinib) for children and teens with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that hasn't been controlled by other treatments. It aims to see if the pill can safely improve skin symptoms over a long period.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 4–17 - NCT07251023RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for Alzheimer's dementia
This study tests whether a new drug called Latrepirdine (DMB-I) is safe and effective for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia. It may help slow cognitive decline when added to current treatment or used alone.
Kazan'Ages 60–90 - NCT07258849RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4213663 in healthy people and rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests a new medicine called LY4213663 in healthy volunteers and people with rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and how the body handles it.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06686693RecruitingPhase 4
IV iron and exercise at high altitude
This study tests whether giving iron through a vein helps you perform better at high altitude. It may help you if you are a healthy adult who exercises regularly.
Natick, MassachusettsAges 18–40 - NCT06731335RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for chronic nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments
This study tests whether psilocybin (a compound found in certain mushrooms) can help reduce chronic nerve pain that has not responded well to standard medications. You will receive study treatment plus psychotherapy to see if it improves your pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06843174RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for pain during and after spine surgery
This trial tests if giving a single dose of methadone right before and during spine surgery can help manage pain better. If it works, you might need fewer other pain medicines after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07258160RecruitingPhase 2
Cordycepin for low CD8+ cells in solid tumor patients
This trial tests a supplement derived from cordyceps mushrooms to see if it can raise low CD8+ immune cell levels in people who have had solid tumors. It may help strengthen your immune system after previous cancer treatments.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07258771RecruitingPhase 4
Upadacitinib plus steroids vs steroids alone for severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests if adding upadacitinib (a pill) to standard steroid treatment helps people with a severe flare of ulcerative colitis feel better faster. You may qualify if you are having frequent bloody stools and signs of serious inflammation, and you haven't tried upadacitinib before.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–75 - NCT07255248RecruitingPhase 4
Knee fat pad pain study for young female athletes
This study tests a treatment for knee fat pad pain in teenage girls who play organized sports. It aims to see if a specific injection helps after physical therapy hasn't worked.
Norwood, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT07250035RecruitingPhase 3
Chinese herb trial for brain bleed linked to amyloid angiopathy
This trial tests a traditional Chinese medicine called Jiedu Huayu to see if it helps people recover from a brain bleed caused by a condition where proteins build up in blood vessel walls (cerebral amyloid angiopathy). The goal is to improve outcomes without surgery.
BeijingAges 50–90 - NCT07251244Recruiting
Supplement and exercise for immune health in older adults
This trial tests whether a combination of a supplement and moderate exercise can help keep your immune system strong and healthy as you age. It is for older adults who are independent and generally healthy.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 65 years+ - NCT07254429RecruitingPhase 2
The Copenhagen Menopause Study for hot flash relief
This study tests a new treatment for women going through menopause who have frequent hot flashes. It aims to find a safe and effective way to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes.
HerlevAges 40–65 - NCT07257029RecruitingPhase 2
Ketotifen Cream for Vulvar Pain
This trial tests a topical cream called ketotifen for treating a type of vulvar pain (secondary provoked vestibulodynia). The cream may help reduce pain at the vaginal opening, and you would apply it daily for several months.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07254403Recruiting
Beef vs. plant protein for muscle health in older adults
This study compares how well beef protein and plant protein help build muscle in older adults who may be starting to feel weak or lose muscle. You'll eat test meals and have your muscle response measured using a safe, stable isotope technique.
College Station, TexasAges 65–95
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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.
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.