Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07190222RecruitingPhase 3
New medicine for COPD with frequent flare-ups
This study tests a new medicine called Lunsekimig for people with COPD that has frequent flare-ups and high eosinophil levels (a sign of inflammation). It aims to see if it can help control symptoms better than a placebo (a dummy treatment).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–80 - NCT07185347RecruitingPhase 3
Fampridine for SCA27B ataxia study
This trial tests if fampridine, a medication, can improve walking and coordination in people with SCA27B, a specific inherited ataxia. It compares fampridine to a placebo over a period of time.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07179042Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Metformin for hip fracture recovery in older adults
This study tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. To join, you need to be 60+, have had a low-energy hip fracture fixed within 3 days, and be generally healthy without diabetes or kidney issues.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 60–90 - NCT07182656RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of CIGB-814 in healthy Chinese volunteers
This is a first-in-human study in China testing a new drug called CIGB-814 in healthy volunteers. The goal is to check how safe the drug is, how well it is tolerated, and how the body processes it.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT07179055RecruitingPhase 2
A study of VSJ-110 for dry eye disease
This trial tests a new eye drop called VSJ-110 to see if it is safe and effective for treating dry eye, compared to a placebo (inactive drops). It lasts 8 weeks and may help if you have dry eye symptoms.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07182682RecruitingPhase 3
Sunvozertinib after surgery for early-stage NSCLC with certain EGFR mutations
This trial tests the drug sunvozertinib given after surgery to see if it prevents lung cancer from coming back. It is for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that has specific changes in the EGFR gene (exon20 insertion or PACC mutations).
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07180511Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
A study of QY201 tablets for moderate to severe eczema
This trial tests a new pill called QY201 for people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that hasn't responded well to creams. It aims to see if QY201 can help control itching and skin inflammation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06014528RecruitingPhase 2
IN10018 plus liposomal doxorubicin for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests if adding the drug IN10018 to standard chemotherapy (liposomal doxorubicin) can help women with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. It aims to see if the combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07168200RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Adebrelimab with Chemoradiation for Advanced Cervical Cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to standard chemoradiation helps treat locally advanced cervical cancer better than chemoradiation alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07168720RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine patch for calming children before surgery
This study tests a skin patch that helps children relax before surgery. The patch contains a medicine that is absorbed through the skin to reduce anxiety, so the child may need less anesthesia.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 2–6 - NCT07164833RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a drug to prevent kidney injury after heart surgery
This study tests a new medicine, BX-001N, to see if it can prevent kidney damage during and after heart surgery for aortic disease. It is for people with moderate kidney problems who are having planned surgery that stops the heart briefly.
DaeguAges 19–90 - NCT07165951RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drug combo for first treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (TQB2868 injection plus anlotinib capsules) compared to standard chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and has not been treated before.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07156201RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of oral ABS-1230 in healthy adults
This trial tests a new oral medication called ABS-1230 in healthy people to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. You would take either the drug or a placebo (no active ingredient) and be monitored closely.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18–55 - NCT07164443RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Pasritamig with or without JNJ-87189401 for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new combination therapy for advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the combination is more effective than placebo in slowing the cancer's growth.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07154706RecruitingPhase 3
Taletrectinib vs placebo after surgery for ROS1-positive lung cancer
This trial tests whether taletrectinib (a targeted pill) can help prevent lung cancer from coming back after surgery in people whose tumors have a ROS1 gene change. You would take either taletrectinib or a placebo (inactive pill) for about a year after surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07143773RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2i safety in kidney transplant patients without diabetes
This study tests whether a medicine called SGLT2i (a type of pill for kidney health) is safe and helpful for kidney transplant recipients who do not have diabetes. It aims to see if it can improve how the new kidney works.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT06960369RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation and probiotics for diarrhea-predominant IBS
This trial tests whether combining a type of brain stimulation (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) with a probiotic tablet can help people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. It aims to improve symptoms by targeting both the brain and the gut.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT07126262RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for growth in infants with hypochondroplasia
This study tests a daily injection called vosoritide to see if it helps children with hypochondroplasia grow taller. It is for babies and toddlers up to 35 months old who are shorter than average for their age.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth–3 years - NCT07129382RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CS32582 for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
This trial tests a new oral medication, CS32582, for people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective at reducing skin symptoms like redness, thickness, and scaling.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07133880RecruitingPhase 4
Nebulizer vs inhaler for COPD breathing treatment
This study compares two ways to deliver long-acting bronchodilator medications for COPD: a nebulizer (machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist) versus a handheld inhaler. The goal is to see which method works better for people with moderate to severe COPD symptoms.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 40 years+ - NCT07121556Recruiting
Fat tissue vs fat tissue plus gel for knee osteoarthritis
This trial compares two injections for knee arthritis: one uses your own fat tissue, the other adds a lubricating gel. Researchers want to see if the combination helps pain and function more than fat tissue alone.
BolognaAges 18–75 - NCT07123467RecruitingPhase 3
Study on CBD and learning for generalized anxiety
This trial tests if adding cannabidiol (CBD) to a learning-based approach helps manage generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It involves brain scans and taking CBD daily.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–45 - NCT03822949Recruiting
Bright light exposure during heart surgery for better recovery
This trial tests whether using bright light at the right time during and after heart surgery helps patients recover more comfortably. It focuses on people having a specific type of open-heart surgery and checks certain heart rhythm and safety factors.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–90 - NCT07086976RecruitingPhase 3
Study of oral rilzabrutinib for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
This trial tests an oral medication (rilzabrutinib) against a placebo for people with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA). It aims to see if the drug can help control the disease with fewer side effects than current treatments.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,154 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.