Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,240 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06191965RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
MitoQ supplement for early psychosis
This study tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can help people with early-stage psychosis by improving how their cells produce energy. If you are younger and have been treated for psychosis for less than 5 years, this trial may be an option for you.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–35 - NCT06192693RecruitingPhase 3
Fecal transplant to improve diabetes after weight loss surgery
This trial tests whether transferring healthy stool bacteria from a lean donor can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who still have high blood sugar 1-5 years after weight loss surgery.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT06194656RecruitingPhase 2
Trial of SIBP-03 for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug called SIBP-03 for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread. It is for those whose cancer has worsened after prior immunotherapy and platinum chemotherapy, and who have no option for curative local treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06195072RecruitingPhase 2
Platform study for scleroderma with lung disease
This trial tests new treatments for people with scleroderma-related lung disease. You may be eligible if you have systemic sclerosis with lung scarring, your symptoms started within the last 7 years, and you have not had certain prior treatments or transplants.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06200181RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for opioid misuse in cancer pain
This study tests if a medication called olanzapine can help reduce cravings and misuse of opioid pain medicines in people with cancer pain. You would take olanzapine or a placebo daily for a few weeks while continuing your usual care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06202625RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Avatrombopag for low platelets after stem cell transplant
This trial tests a drug called avatrombopag (a pill) to help raise platelet counts in people who develop very low platelets after a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor (haplo-HSCT). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective at reducing the need for platelet transfusions.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06205121RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for active lung sarcoidosis
This study tests a new medication, OATD-01, for people with active sarcoidosis in their lungs. It aims to see how safe and effective the drug is and if it can improve symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06205342RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Stem cells for chronic pancreatitis pain
This trial tests whether a new treatment using stem cells can safely reduce long-term pain from chronic pancreatitis. It is for people who have had pancreatic pain for at least 6 months and are already taking daily pain medicine.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06206707Recruiting
FMT for Diarrhea and Colitis After Immunotherapy
This trial tests whether a treatment called fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) — transferring healthy gut bacteria — can help relieve diarrhea and colitis caused by immunotherapy drugs. If you have melanoma or kidney cancer and are experiencing diarrhea after immunotherapy, this study may offer a new option.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06208527RecruitingPhase 2
Nicotinamide Riboside for Frailty in Older Adults
This trial tests whether a daily supplement called nicotinamide riboside can help older adults who feel weak or frail to get stronger and more energetic. It lasts for several months and involves simple tests like a walking test and memory checks.
Bergen, VestlandAges 75 years+ - NCT06209359RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a second diuretic for heart failure patients
This trial tests whether adding a second type of diuretic (water pill) can help people with heart failure who don't respond well to their current diuretic. It aims to find better ways to manage fluid buildup.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06211062RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotics for chronic fatigue syndrome with IBS
This study tests whether a specific mix of probiotics can help people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) who also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It's a small trial to see if improving gut health can ease symptoms.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 45–70 - NCT06213233RecruitingPhase 2
CBD oil for veterans with chronic pain
This study tests whether CBD oil can help veterans manage chronic pain. You would take a daily dose of CBD and report your symptoms using a smartphone app.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06213649RecruitingPhase 3
Ulcer treatment trial for active eye infection
This trial tests a new treatment for people who still have eye inflammation after 1 month of standard treatment for a parasitic eye infection (acanthamoeba keratitis). It aims to find a better way to control the infection and reduce inflammation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06213324RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine's effects on brain circuits in depression
This trial studies how ketamine affects brain circuits in people with depression compared to healthy volunteers. It involves a single infusion of ketamine and brain scans before and after.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06214598Recruiting
Anti-inflammatory diet for breast cancer patients on hormone therapy
This study tests whether a special anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce side effects in breast cancer survivors who are taking aromatase inhibitors after menopause. You would be randomly assigned to either follow the diet for 6 months or continue your usual diet, and your health will be monitored.
BelgradeAges 45–70 - NCT06214923Recruiting
Virtual reality for jaw pain caused by TMD
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality can reduce chronic jaw pain from Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). It uses EEG to see how VR affects brain activity related to pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT06215989Recruiting
Low-dose colchicine for acute coronary syndrome
This trial tests whether a low dose of the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine can help people who have recently had a heart attack or unstable angina. It aims to see if colchicine reduces the risk of future heart problems.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06216535RecruitingPhase 2
Escitalopram for frequent asthma attacks
This study tests whether the antidepressant escitalopram can reduce asthma attacks in people who have frequent, severe flare-ups despite using their regular inhalers. It may help if you have moderate to severe asthma and have had 3 or more attacks needing steroids in the past year.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06217302RecruitingPhase 3
Sotagliflozin for kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether sotagliflozin (a pill that helps control blood sugar and protects the kidneys) can slow down kidney function decline in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. You may qualify if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least 8 years, have moderate kidney damage, and are on standard treatments.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06218056RecruitingPhase 2
CBD for reducing cigarette smoking in a treatment center
This study tests whether a daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD) can help people who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day cut down or quit. It is for people staying at a treatment center in Los Angeles where cannabis use is not allowed.
North Hollywood, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06222671RecruitingPhase 2
A study of 608 for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
This study tests a new medicine called 608 for people with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (a type of inflammatory back pain). The goal is to see if it can reduce pain and inflammation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06223659RecruitingPhase 2
EMLA cream for pain during lymphoscintigraphy for skin cancer
This trial tests whether EMLA cream can reduce pain from injections needed to map lymph nodes for certain skin cancers. If you are scheduled for lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel lymph node biopsy, you may be eligible.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–99 - NCT06225544RecruitingPhase 2
Lumasiran for high oxalate patients on hemodialysis
This trial tests a drug called Lumasiran to lower oxalate levels in patients on hemodialysis (a type of kidney dialysis). It may help reduce complications from high oxalate, which can damage organs.
BerlinAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,240 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.