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
- NCT07136714RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for depression in people with overweight
This study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (a medication used for weight loss and diabetes) can help reduce symptoms of depression in people who have major depressive disorder and are overweight or obese.
Hillerød, DenmarkAges 18–65 - NCT07140237RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Can oxytocin improve attention?
This study tests if taking oxytocin (or a drug that blocks it) affects how well you pay attention. It helps researchers understand the role of oxytocin in focusing the mind.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–35 - NCT07143968RecruitingPhase 2
Resmetirom for people with MASLD and HIV
This study tests if resmetirom can help people who have both HIV and a liver condition called MASLD (fat buildup in the liver not caused by alcohol). You may qualify if your liver has a certain amount of fat and stiffness, and your HIV is well controlled with stable medication.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07141303RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid after stroke clot removal for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion
This trial tests if giving a steroid (methylprednisolone) directly into the brain artery after successful clot removal improves recovery. It is for people who had a large stroke in the front part of the brain and got the clot out within 24 hours.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07144826RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Probiotic for Gut and Vaginal Health in Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help balance the bacteria in your gut and vagina while you undergo chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this could improve your treatment experience or outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06667180RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Low-Intensity Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depression
This study tests whether low-intensity transcranial magnetic stimulation can help treat major depressive disorder and looks at how it affects certain brain chemicals. It's for people currently getting depression treatment who are not pregnant and have no metal implants or certain health conditions.
León, GuanajuatoAges 18–60 - NCT06819670RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing infantile spasms from coming back
This trial tests whether a longer course of steroids can keep infantile spasms from returning in babies who have already responded to standard treatment. It may help reduce the chance of relapse.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2 months–1.5 years - NCT07133477Recruiting
Fish oil for skin health
This study tests whether taking fish oil concentrate can improve skin function in adults who have sensitive, redness-prone skin. If you're between 35 and 65 and have skin that easily gets dry or red, this might be a good fit.
CardiffAges 35–65 - NCT07128797RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and tolerability of B1344 injections for NAFLD
This trial tests whether multiple injections of B1344 are safe and tolerable in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It aims to find the right dose and check how the drug works in the body.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07130604RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new pill for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
This trial tests an experimental pill called D-2570 for people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It aims to see if the pill can safely improve skin symptoms like redness, scaling, and thickness.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07133308RecruitingPhase 3
Study of deuruxolitinib for teens with severe alopecia areata
This study tests an investigational oral medication (deuruxolitinib) for adolescents with severe alopecia areata (hair loss). It aims to see if it can help hair regrow safely.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–17 - NCT07132827RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SHR-1905 for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps
This trial tests a new injection (SHR-1905) for people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps who still have symptoms despite using standard nasal spray treatments. It aims to see if the drug can reduce polyp size and improve symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07133828RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of BIIB142 in healthy adults
This trial tests the safety of a new drug called BIIB142 and how the body processes it. It is for healthy volunteers aged 18 to 55.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–55 - NCT07133633RecruitingPhase 2
Tulisokibart for X-ray confirmed axial spondyloarthritis
This study tests a new medicine called Tulisokibart for people with a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and pelvic joints, specifically when X-rays show changes. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms like pain and stiffness.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT07135362Recruiting
Probiotic for improving constipation in adults
This trial tests a probiotic supplement to see if it helps improve bowel function in people with constipation. If you have functional constipation (not caused by another illness), this study may be a good fit.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT07127705Recruiting
How stem cells and immune cells respond to a supplement
This trial tests how a supplement affects your stem cells and immune cells over time. It may help researchers understand if the supplement supports your body's natural defenses.
Klamath Falls, OregonAges 18–75 - NCT07128953Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Zuoqing San for anal fistula wound healing
This study tests if a traditional Chinese medicine called Zuoqing San can help heal the wound after anal fistula surgery better by reducing certain inflammatory processes. It may be an option for people who have had surgery for a simple anal fistula and whose wound is a specific size.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07131384Recruiting
Nitrate supplement and metformin for prediabetes
This trial tests whether adding a nitrate supplement to metformin helps people with prediabetes. It looks at how the two treatments interact, especially when you start exercising. The study might help you if you have prediabetes, are between 18 and 60 years old, and don't exercise much.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–60 - NCT07134790RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotics to improve gut health during pregnancy
This trial tests whether taking probiotics during pregnancy can improve gut health in mothers living in areas where gut infections are common. It is for women who are in their first or early second trimester and who have certain bacteria in their stool.
Bobo-DioulassoAges 18 years+ - NCT07131813RecruitingPhase 4
Tofacitinib for oral lichen planus
This trial tests whether adding the drug tofacitinib to standard treatment helps reduce symptoms of oral lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory mouth condition. It is for people with moderate to severe disease who have not taken certain immune-suppressing medicines recently.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18 years+ - NCT07135232Recruiting
Strength training and plant supplement for menopause symptoms
This 6-month study tests if strength training plus a plant-based supplement can help with perimenopause symptoms and muscle health. It's for women ages 40-55 who are not on hormone therapy and not already doing heavy resistance training.
Leeds, North HumbersideAges 40–55 - NCT07133438RecruitingPhase 4
Vitamin B12 with eye injections for blocked retinal vein
This trial tests if adding mecobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) to standard anti-VEGF eye injections helps people with vision loss caused by a blocked vein in the retina. You must have swelling in the back of the eye and have had no prior treatments for this condition.
ChongqingAges 18–80 - NCT07135089RecruitingPhase 3
Tirofiban before clot removal for large artery stroke
This trial tests whether adding a clot-preventing medication called tirofiban before a mechanical clot removal procedure can improve recovery in people with a certain type of stroke. It's for those with a large artery blockage in the front part of the brain who are able to start the procedure within 12 hours.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07128979RecruitingPhase 4
Studying butcher’s broom for moderate hemorrhoids
This study tests a plant-based medication made from butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) to see if it safely helps people with moderate hemorrhoids. If you have stage II or III hemorrhoids and are between 18 and 45, you may be able to join.
IstanbulAges 18–45
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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.