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
- NCT07109700RecruitingPhase 2
New injectable study for type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new once-weekly injectable medication (HDM1005) for people with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by diet and exercise or metformin alone. It aims to help lower blood sugar and may also support weight loss.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07107256RecruitingPhase 3
Study of TQC2731 for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps
This trial tests an injectable drug called TQC2731 for people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps that haven't been controlled well enough by standard treatments like steroid sprays or surgery. The goal is to see if it helps reduce nasal congestion, improve sense of smell, and shrink polyps.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07107841Recruiting
Hair follicle treatment for pattern baldness
This study tests an experimental treatment using a substance made from your own hair follicles to see if it can help regrow hair in people with pattern baldness. It involves getting several small injections into your scalp over time.
West Hollywood, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07109609Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Testing Menthol on Skin to Increase Tears
This study tests whether applying menthol to the skin on your cheeks can help increase tear production. If you have dry eyes but are not under an eye doctor's care for it, this trial might be a fit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07113262RecruitingPhase 3
Study of IBI311 for people with inactive thyroid eye disease
This trial tests a new medication called IBI311 for people whose thyroid eye disease is no longer active but still causes bulging eyes. It aims to see if the drug can reduce eye bulging safely.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT07115329RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Zelquistinel for major depression
This study tests a new oral medication called Zelquistinel (taken as a tablet) against a placebo for treating major depressive disorder. Researchers want to see if it can reduce depression symptoms, especially when other antidepressants haven't been tried or haven't worked.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–64 - NCT07112196RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Visugromab for cancer-related weight loss
This trial tests a medicine called visugromab for people with advanced cancer who have also lost weight. It aims to help with that weight loss (cachexia) and potentially improve your quality of life.
Norwich, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07108283RecruitingPhase 2
Zasocitinib for adults with nonsegmental vitiligo
This trial tests an oral medication called zasocitinib to see if it can help repigment skin in adults with nonsegmental vitiligo. It may be an option for people whose vitiligo covers a moderate amount of their body and who have not had certain recent treatments.
Bryant, ArkansasAges 18–75 - NCT07110896Recruiting
Can a probiotic reduce stress and sharpen focus in older adults?
This study tests a probiotic supplement called Humiome® Post LB to see if it can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improve memory in adults aged 50-75. You may join if you are generally healthy, have noticed some mild memory slips, and are willing to keep your current diet and routines.
ParisAges 50–75 - NCT07109713Recruiting
Cranberry products and women's health study
This trial tests if cranberry-based products can affect the natural balance of bacteria in the female body. It aims to understand how diet might support women's health.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–45 - NCT07112651Recruiting
New medication for hot flashes in perimenopausal women
This study tests whether a new medication (CL25216) can help reduce hot flashes and other menopause symptoms in women going through perimenopause. It is specifically for overweight women who are still having irregular periods.
VijayawadaAges 40–55 - NCT07113275RecruitingPhase 3
Short versus long radiation schedule for advanced rectal cancer
This study compares two different schedules of radiation (a short course versus a longer course) followed by standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see which approach works best to shrink the tumor before surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07114419RecruitingPhase 2
New weekly injection for weight loss in overweight or obesity
This study tests a new weekly injection, efsubaglutide alfa (a GLP-1 drug), for helping people with overweight or obesity lose weight. It is for people who have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone and do not have other serious health conditions.
BrookvaleAges 18–75 - NCT07108621RecruitingPhase 3
HCG priming before IVF for low egg reserve
This trial tests whether giving a hormone called hCG before starting IVF can improve outcomes for women with low egg reserve (low AMH). It is designed for women under 40 who are early in their IVF journey.
CopenhagenAges 18–40 - NCT07106580RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Fecal transplant capsules for clearing drug-resistant bacteria from the gut
This trial tests whether taking capsules containing processed healthy donor stool (fecal microbiota transplant) can safely remove certain drug-resistant bacteria (like CRE, ESBL-E, and VRE) from your intestines. It may be an option for people who have these bacteria in their stool but are not currently being treated with antibiotics.
RijekaAges 18 years+ - NCT07109245RecruitingPhase 4
Do antipsychotics block insulin action in the brain?
This study tests whether a single dose of a common antipsychotic medication affects how the brain responds to insulin, which could help explain weight gain and metabolic side effects. Healthy young adults will receive either the antipsychotic or a placebo, then have their brain activity measured with an MRI.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - NCT07114133Enrolling by invitation
Environmental probiotics for cat hair allergies
This study tests whether a special probiotic spray, used in your home, can reduce allergy symptoms in people who are allergic to cats. If you have cat allergies with nasal symptoms and live in a stable home, you may be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07108777RecruitingPhase 2
L-carnitine to protect kidneys during cisplatin chemo
This trial tests if a supplement called L-carnitine can help prevent kidney damage caused by the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. It may be an option for newly diagnosed cancer patients who need cisplatin treatment.
Shibīn al KawmAges 18–75 - NCT07114055RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ebastine for diarrhea-predominant IBS
This trial tests whether ebastine, an allergy medicine, can help relieve symptoms of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). If you have IBS-D and are at least 18, this study may offer a new option to manage your condition.
DhakaAges 18 years+ - NCT07109999Recruiting
Biomarker study for Alzheimer's disease
This study uses brain scans or spinal fluid tests to confirm Alzheimer's-related changes. It aims to track the disease over time to better understand and improve care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40 years+ - NCT07109843Recruiting
Boswellia for pain and sensitivity in healthy volunteers
This trial tests whether a supplement called Boswellia serrata (frankincense) can change how your body processes pain and touch. It is for healthy people who do not have chronic pain or use certain medications.
Graz, StyriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07115563Recruiting
Amino acid supplement test for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests if taking daily amino acid supplements helps people with Parkinson's disease. You need to be on stable Parkinson's medication for at least 3 months.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 50–90 - NCT07113405Recruiting
Tea extract and knee strength after downhill jogging
This study tests whether taking a tea extract can help your knee muscles recover faster after a downhill jog. It compares the tea to a placebo to see if it reduces muscle soreness or weakness.
Fribourg, Canton of FribourgAges 18–40 - NCT07109817RecruitingPhase 2
Desloratadine to prevent nerve damage from taxane chemo in breast cancer
This trial tests if the allergy medicine desloratadine can prevent nerve damage (numbness, tingling, pain) caused by taxane chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer. Taking desloratadine daily during chemo may help protect your nerves.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 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.