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
- NCT06272812RecruitingPhase 2
TB vaccine study for teens and adults
This trial tests whether a new vaccine called MTBVAC can prevent tuberculosis (TB) in people living in areas where TB is common. If you are between 14 and 45 years old and in good health, you may be able to join.
KisumuAges 14–45 - NCT06273046Recruiting
Biofeedback for bowel control problems
This trial tests a non-invasive biofeedback technique to help people regain control of bowel movements. It may be an option for those with frequent stool leakage or difficult constipation, but participants must not have certain other digestive or neurological conditions.
BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT06273072RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin for asthma in overweight adults
This trial tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help people with asthma who are also overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it improves asthma control and reduces the need for rescue medications.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06273462RecruitingPhase 2
Testing PEA for Chronic Inflammatory Pain
This study tests a natural supplement called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) to see if it can help people with long-term inflammatory pain that hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06274385Recruiting
Beetroot supplement for better cycling sprints and recovery
This study tests whether a single dose of a beetroot-like concentrate (betalain-rich) can help you sprint faster on a bike and recover better between repeats. It's for healthy, active adults who want to see if a natural supplement boosts performance.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT06274554RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Antifungal Therapy for Crohn's Disease
This study tests whether adding an antifungal drug (fluconazole) to standard Crohn's disease treatment helps improve symptoms. It's for people with mild to moderate Crohn's who have not used antifungal medications recently.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06274567Recruiting
Brain stimulation for emotion in bipolar depression
This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can help people with bipolar disorder better manage their emotions during a depressive episode. It may offer a new option for those who are still feeling depressed despite stable medication.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 24–65 - NCT06279000RecruitingPhase 3
Colchicine for heart risk during major non-heart surgery
This study tests whether a low-cost, anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine can reduce heart complications after major non-heart surgery. If you have heart or blood vessel risk factors and are scheduled for a major operation, this trial may help protect your heart.
Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. GallenAges 45 years+ - NCT06280079Recruiting
High-calorie fatty diet for ALS patients
This trial tests a very high-calorie, fatty diet to see if it helps people with ALS. If you have been diagnosed recently and are not too advanced in the disease, this special diet may give your body extra energy to slow progression.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06280703RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY3938577 for type 1 diabetes
This study tests an investigational drug called LY3938577 in healthy people and people with type 1 diabetes. It looks at how the drug affects the body and whether it might help control blood sugar.
NeussAges 18–64 - NCT06281665RecruitingPhase 4
Aspirin after preeclampsia: the TAP trial
This trial tests whether taking low-dose aspirin after giving birth can help people who had preeclampsia. It aims to see if aspirin can lower the risk of future heart problems.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - NCT06281756RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CBT and Trazodone for Sleep and Blood Pressure in Insomnia
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy for sleep) and/or the medication trazodone can improve sleep and lower blood pressure in people with chronic insomnia. You must be 18 or older and have ongoing trouble sleeping.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06282588RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Advanced imaging-guided treatment for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial uses a special PET scan (PSMA PET/CT) and a genetic test (Decipher) to decide the best treatment for high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread outside the pelvis. You'll receive standard radiation and hormone therapy, possibly with an extra drug (darolutamide).
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06283355RecruitingPhase 1
Comparing one vs. multiple nasal treatments in NICU babies
This study tests whether giving one versus multiple doses of a special nasal treatment (called nasal microbiota therapy, or NMT) changes the types of helpful bacteria in your baby's nose. The goal is to see if the treatment keeps bad bacteria, like staph, from growing.
Baltimore, MarylandAges birth–60 years - NCT06284642RecruitingPhase 4
Drain and clot-dissolving medicine for severe aneurysm bleeding
This trial tests whether placing a small drain in the lower back and giving a clot-dissolving medicine (urokinase) into the fluid around the brain can help people recover from a severe bleeding stroke caused by a brain aneurysm. It is for patients who are treated quickly after the bleed.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06284577Recruiting
Quality of life and gut health in children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how a drug called ETI (a combination of three medicines) affects the quality of life and gut health of children with cystic fibrosis. If you or your child has the right type of CF and is between 2 and 18 years old, this trial may help us understand how treatment improves daily life and digestion.
OsloAges 2–18 - NCT06286189RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing trazodone for sleep apnea
This trial tests whether the medication trazodone can help people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If you have OSA and are not taking certain medications or have other sleep disorders, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–70 - NCT06286657Recruiting
Xanthohumol and viral infections study
This study tests whether a natural compound called xanthohumol (found in hops) can help your body fight off common viruses. Healthy adults with a normal BMI are invited to participate.
ViennaAges 18–70 - NCT06286709RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant for PSC and colitis
This trial tests whether a fecal (stool) transplant from a healthy donor can help people with both PSC and inflammatory bowel disease. It aims to see if the treatment can improve liver health and reduce inflammation. You must have early to moderate liver scarring and be on stable medications.
BirminghamAges 18 years+ - NCT06286748Recruiting
Beetroot drink and exercise for kidney disease
This study tests if drinking beetroot extract along with a structured exercise program can help people with chronic kidney disease. It looks at whether this combination can improve health and delay the need for more advanced treatments.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–65 - NCT06286878RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dapagliflozin after a heart attack: recovery study
This trial tests whether a diabetes drug called dapagliflozin (also used for heart failure) can help people recover better after a recent heart attack. It's for adults who are already on standard blood thinners and have had a heart attack in the past week.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06288204Recruiting
Green Propolis and Royal Jelly for Kidney Health
This trial tests whether a supplement made from green propolis (a natural bee product) and royal jelly can help people with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease. It aims to see if the supplement can improve kidney health and blood pressure control.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–75 - NCT06290063RecruitingPhase 2
CBD for older adults who use cannabis
This study tests whether a pure CBD product (Epidiolex) can help older adults who use cannabis occasionally. It looks at how CBD affects people who already take medications for pain, sleep, or mood issues.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 60 years+ - NCT06290713RecruitingPhase 2
Blood flow and exercise study for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This trial tests if a medicine that improves blood flow, combined with exercise, can help muscles in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is for boys who can still walk and are on a stable steroid medication.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 6 years+
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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.