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
- NCT06426147Recruiting
Citrulline for hospitalized children with fever
This trial tests if L-citrulline, a natural substance, can help young children (1 month to 5 years) who are hospitalized with fever and are at moderate to high risk for severe illness. It aims to improve their recovery and reduce complications.
HararAges birth–5 years - NCT06428682RecruitingPhase 4
TXA for Bleeding in Breast Reconstruction with Free Flaps
This trial tests whether a medicine called TXA (tranexamic acid) can help reduce bleeding during breast reconstruction using your own abdominal tissue. It's for women having this surgery at UVA Medical Center.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06429176RecruitingPhase 2
SPL84 for cystic fibrosis with 3849+10kb mutation
This trial tests a new drug called SPL84 for people with cystic fibrosis who have a specific gene mutation (3849+10kb C->T). It aims to see if the drug is safe and can improve lung function. The study has two paths: one for people not taking certain CF drugs, and one for those who are already on Trikafta or Alyftrek.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06429982RecruitingPhase 1
Dexamethasone for children with rhabdomyolysis
This study tests whether adding a steroid medicine called dexamethasone to the usual treatment helps children with rhabdomyolysis recover faster. It is for children whose muscle breakdown is not due to trauma and who are not already on steroids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT06431932RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Fisetin for healthy and older adults with multiple conditions
This trial tests a pill called fisetin, which may help clear aging cells from the body. It is studying two groups: healthy younger adults and older adults with multiple health problems who have recently been in the hospital.
HvidovreAges 20 years+ - NCT06433921RecruitingPhase 1
Comparing two asthma rescue inhalers with different propellants
This study compares two versions of the common asthma rescue inhaler (salbutamol/albuterol) that use different propellants (the gas that pushes the medicine out). The goal is to see if the new propellant works as well as the current one. If you have mild asthma and are on a stable treatment plan, you may be able to join.
ManchesterAges 18–65 - NCT06435156RecruitingPhase 2
Sotagliflozin for Heart Failure in Type 1 Diabetes
This trial tests a medication called sotagliflozin for people who have both type 1 diabetes and heart failure symptoms. The goal is to see if it can improve how you feel and manage your heart and diabetes.
AberdeenAges 18–84 - NCT06435858RecruitingPhase 2
SGLT2 inhibitor for calcium and magnesium in ADPKD
This study tests whether a medicine called an SGLT2 inhibitor (a type of diabetes drug) can help control calcium and magnesium levels in people with a genetic kidney disease called ADPKD. The goal is to see if it improves kidney health over a short period.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–75 - NCT06438445Recruiting
Royal Jelly Supplement for Kidney Disease on Dialysis
This study tests whether a daily supplement called royal jelly can help people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Researchers will check if it improves health markers.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–70 - NCT06440746RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing olokizumab for progressive lung scarring diseases
This trial tests a drug called olokizumab to see if it can slow down worsening lung scarring (fibrosis) in people with certain types of progressive interstitial lung diseases. It's for patients whose lung function has declined despite current treatments.
BarnaulAges 18 years+ - NCT06441591RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of vinpocetine for diabetic kidney disease
This trial tests whether vinpocetine, a medicine that helps blood flow, can improve kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes and moderate to advanced kidney disease (stages 3 and 4). It may offer a new way to protect your kidneys.
Cairo, AbbasseiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06442566RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Enhancing opioid therapy for chronic pain with buprenorphine, counseling, and brain stimulation
This study is testing whether adding a medication (buprenorphine), counseling, and a type of brain stimulation (TMS) can improve long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. If you have been taking prescription opioids daily for at least 3 months and have extra risk factors for opioid-related problems, this trial may offer you new ways to manage pain and reduce risks.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06443606RecruitingPhase 3
Bezafibrate for primary biliary cholangitis with incomplete UDCA response
This trial tests if adding bezafibrate (200 mg or 400 mg) to standard UDCA treatment can improve liver function in people with primary biliary cholangitis whose UDCA alone isn't working well enough.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT06446245RecruitingPhase 2
Doxycycline for brain tuberculosis
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic doxycycline to standard treatment can improve recovery in patients with tuberculosis of the brain (TB meningitis). It may help reduce brain swelling and damage.
Medan, MedanAges 21 years+ - NCT06446284Recruiting
ADHD memory and focus training study
This study tests a computer-based training program designed to improve attention, memory, and thinking skills in adults with ADHD. The goal is to see if this training can help with everyday tasks and focus.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT06446531RecruitingPhase 1
Preventing diabetes progression in Hispanic adults
This trial tests if a medication can prevent or slow the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes and reduce heart risk. It is for Hispanic adults who are overweight and have prediabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06448923RecruitingPhase 2
CBD for Pain and Opioid Reduction After Fracture
This trial tests if cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce pain and the need for opioids after a broken arm or leg. If you recently broke a bone and are between 18 and 70, you might be able to join.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT06448767Recruiting
Probiotics for autism symptoms in children
This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement (a mix of good bacteria) can help reduce autism symptoms in children. It lasts 3 months and involves filling out questionnaires about your child's behavior at the start and end of the trial.
Warsaw, WarsawAges 7–15 - NCT06451913RecruitingPhase 4
Probiotic for gut health during Lyme disease antibiotics
This trial tests if a probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) can help maintain healthy gut bacteria while you take antibiotics for the early skin rash of Lyme disease (erythema migrans). You'll take amoxicillin for 14 days, plus either the probiotic or a placebo.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06452914Recruiting
Testing therapeutic socks for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests special socks with tiny electronic parts to see if they can reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling in people with diabetic neuropathy. If you have mild to moderate symptoms and are not taking new medications for it, you may be able to join.
Roswell, GeorgiaAges 18–79 - NCT06453447Recruiting
Prednisone to prevent CRPS after wrist fracture surgery
This trial tests whether a short course of the steroid prednisone can prevent or reduce complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after wrist surgery. It is for people who had a broken wrist fixed with a plate and screws and have a higher chance of developing CRPS.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06453694RecruitingPhase 2
Efgartigimod for first-time optic neuritis
This trial tests a drug called efgartigimod for people having their first episode of optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve). The goal is to see if it can help protect your vision better than standard treatment alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06454006Recruiting
Light therapy for patients on breathing machines
This study tests a light therapy (called PBMT-sMF) on people in the ICU who need a breathing machine. It aims to see if the treatment helps muscles and recovery.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 21 years+ - NCT06454188RecruitingPhase 4
Upadacitinib for Psoriatic Arthritis with Spine Involvement
This study tests how well upadacitinib (a pill taken daily) works for people with active psoriatic arthritis that also affects the spine. It is for those who have not responded well enough to other treatments like NSAIDs or biologics.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 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.