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
- NCT07224269RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Terazosin for energy in ALS patients
This study tests whether a medication called terazosin can boost energy levels in people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The goal is to see if it helps slow down the disease by supporting cell energy.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT07225621RecruitingPhase 2
Light and sound therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma
This trial tests a new approach that uses a light-sensitive drug and low-intensity ultrasound to make standard chemotherapy more effective for glioblastoma. If you have completed initial treatment with radiation and temozolomide without the tumor growing, you may be eligible.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07229950RecruitingPhase 2
Experimental tablet for moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis
This trial tests an experimental tablet, HRS-7085, for people with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis who haven't gotten enough help from standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07221474RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a personalized vaccine plus chemo for lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental personalized cancer vaccine (V940) combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine helps the immune system fight the cancer better.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223593RecruitingPhase 3
Orforglipron for peripheral artery disease with leg pain
This trial tests a new oral medication called orforglipron to see if it can improve walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who have leg pain when walking. It may be a good option if you have PAD and your walking is limited by leg cramping, not other health issues.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07222137RecruitingPhase 3
Baricitinib to delay type 1 diabetes in at-risk people
This trial tests if baricitinib, a pill that calms the immune system, can slow down or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in children and adults who are at high risk. It is for people whose blood sugar is already starting to rise but who do not yet need insulin.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 1–35 - NCT07229911RecruitingPhase 1
Study of TAK-781 in healthy people and PSC patients
This study tests an investigational drug called TAK-781 in healthy volunteers and in people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) who do not have cirrhosis. The study aims to see how the drug is processed by the body and whether it is safe.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–68 - NCT07230288RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ABBV-142 for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
This trial is testing a new antibody drug, ABBV-142, to see if it can reduce disease activity in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It may help if your IPF was diagnosed within the last 7 years and you meet certain health criteria.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40 years+ - NCT07223840RecruitingPhase 2
A study of brenipatide to help former smokers stay smoke-free
This trial tests an injectable drug called brenipatide to see if it helps people who have recently quit smoking stay quit for good. The study follows participants over time and requires them to come to clinic visits.
Rogers, ArkansasAges 18–75 - NCT07226895RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MT1988 for people at high risk for psychosis
This trial tests a new drug called MT1988 in people who show early warning signs of psychosis. Researchers want to see if it changes certain markers in the body related to mental health.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 17–30 - NCT07222020RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new vaginal film for healthy women
This trial tests a new vaginal film (KB15A) in healthy women aged 18–45. The film is placed in the vagina to see if it's safe. It may be a new way to protect against certain infections.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18–45 - NCT07226791RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a drug for ventral hernia repair surgery
This trial tests a study drug (AGN-151607-DP) in adults having open surgery to repair a ventral hernia in the middle of the belly. It looks at side effects and how the hernia responds to treatment.
Riverside, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07223658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ARO-DIMERPA for high triglycerides and cholesterol
This trial tests an experimental drug, ARO-DIMERPA, for people with very high triglycerides and cholesterol. It aims to lower those levels and reduce heart risks.
Charlestown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07227818RecruitingPhase 3
Testing NBI-1117568 to prevent schizophrenia relapse
This trial tests a new medicine, NBI-1117568, to see if it can help prevent a relapse of schizophrenia symptoms. It is for adults who have been stable on other antipsychotics and want to avoid returning to the hospital for a psychiatric stay.
Garden Grove, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07222332RecruitingPhase 3
Baricitinib for new type 1 diabetes to save insulin-making cells
This trial tests if baricitinib, a pill that calms the immune system, can protect the remaining insulin-making cells in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. If it works, you might keep making some of your own insulin longer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1–35 - NCT07223229RecruitingPhase 2
Testing EI-001 for vitiligo that hasn't improved with other treatments
This study tests a new drug called EI-001 for people with non-segmental vitiligo (a type where white patches appear on both sides of the body). It is for those whose vitiligo has not gotten better with standard treatments like creams or light therapy, or who cannot use those treatments.
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07225517RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of BIIB145 in healthy adults
This study tests a new drug called BIIB145 in healthy volunteers to see if it's safe and how the body handles it. It helps researchers learn about the drug before testing it in people with specific conditions.
Austin, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT07224581RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for GRIN-related developmental disorder
This trial tests a new drug for children with GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder caused by certain gene changes. The drug aims to improve seizures and other symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07223333RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an investigational drug in healthy volunteers and people with type 2 diabetes
This early-phase study tests a new investigational drug called PATAS, first in healthy volunteers and then in people with type 2 diabetes, to see how safe it is and how the body handles it. It may help future treatments for diabetes, but it does not prove effectiveness yet.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT07229937RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an experimental drug for high cholesterol
This study tests an experimental drug called HRS-1301 to see if it safely lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. It is for adults who either already have artery disease or are at higher risk for it.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07224360RecruitingPhase 2
Safety of a new drug for sickle cell pain
This study tests a new medicine called anumigilimab to see if it is safe for people with sickle cell disease. The study focuses on those who have had pain crises recently, to help manage and prevent them.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07225504RecruitingPhase 3
Study of remibrutinib for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
This trial tests an oral medication called remibrutinib to see if it can slow disability progression in people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). You might join if you have had MS for a while, your symptoms have worsened over the past year, and you haven't had any recent relapses.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05615779Recruiting
Personalized fiber (B-fructan) diet for inflammatory bowel disease
This trial tests whether a tailored diet high in B-fructans can improve inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or IBD-unclassified) in people in mild-to-moderate remission. It may help your gut and reduce bowel inflammation, and it involves colonoscopy and sample collection.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 6–39 - NCT06260007RecruitingPhase 4
Study of a natural supplement for men with low sperm count
This trial tests if a supplement made from Tribulus Terrestris (a plant) can help men with low sperm count (oligospermia) improve their fertility. It may be an option for men who are considering hormone treatments.
Valinhos, São PauloAges 25–60
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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.