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
- NCT06891443RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Sepofarsen for LCA type 10
This study tests an investigational RNA therapy called sepofarsen for people with Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) type 10, a rare inherited eye disease that causes severe vision loss from birth. The goal is to see if it can slow or improve vision loss.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT06890598RecruitingPhase 3
Study of olomorasib for KRAS G12C-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (olomorasib) combined with standard treatments for people with a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may receive it before or after surgery, or along with chemotherapy and radiation.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06893016RecruitingPhase 3
Study of RAY1225 for adults with obesity or overweight
This trial tests a new medicine called RAY1225 to help people lose weight. If you have obesity or are overweight with related health conditions, you may be able to join.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06891417RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chlamydia mRNA vaccine study for adults 18-29
This study tests a new mRNA vaccine designed to prevent chlamydia infection. It is for adults aged 18 to 29 who have a higher risk of getting chlamydia.
Bruce, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18–29 - NCT06894875Recruiting
Lentil protein's effect on blood pressure and exercise
This trial tests a lentil protein supplement to see if it helps control blood pressure, improve blood vessel function, and boost exercise performance. You may be able to join if you're a healthy, active adult aged 18-45.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–45 - NCT06026163RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Caffeine for breathing help in late preterm babies
This trial tests if giving caffeine to late preterm babies with breathing problems helps them need less breathing support. It could be an extra treatment alongside standard care.
Madinah, Medina RegionAges 1 day–3 days - NCT05327972RecruitingPhase 2
Botox injections for painful degenerative rotator cuff disease
This Phase 2 study tests whether botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can reduce pain from long-lasting degenerative rotator cuff problems. You may be eligible if you have shoulder pain for over a month and ultrasound evidence of specific tendon irritation.
Paris, ParisAges 41 years+ - NCT06898788RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Probiotics for depression in teens and young adults
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can help improve depression in young people who are already taking an SSRI antidepressant. If you join, you will take a probiotic or placebo for several weeks and have your mood and brain activity checked.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 15–24 - NCT06893250Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Orthobiologic treatment for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a treatment made from your own body's healing components to reduce knee pain. It may help people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis who haven't had knee surgery or strong pain relievers lately.
Tromsø, TromsøAges 40–70 - NCT06895018Enrolling by invitation
Grape Drink Trial for Diabetes and Fatty Liver
This study tests a drink made from grape pomace (a natural byproduct) that is rich in polyphenols—compounds that may help the liver and heart. Participants have type 2 diabetes and mild fatty liver, and researchers want to see if the drink improves liver health, blood sugar, and gut bacteria over several months.
NaplesAges 35–70 - NCT06895486RecruitingPhase 2
New oral polio vaccine study for infants
This study tests a new oral polio vaccine given to healthy infants at 16 weeks old. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and works well to protect against polio.
Panama CityAges 1 month–2 months - NCT06898606RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin mushrooms with or without Prozac for stubborn depression
This study tests whether a dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help treat depression that hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Some participants will also take the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) to see if it changes the effects.
Foz do Iguaçu, ParanáAges 25–65 - NCT06898476Recruiting
Silkworm pupa powder for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests if a powder made from silkworm pupae can help improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's disease. It is for people with mild to severe Alzheimer's who have clear signs of the disease in their blood or brain scans.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–90 - NCT06898814RecruitingPhase 4
Iron infusions to improve walking after hip fracture
This study tests whether giving iron through a vein can help older adults walk better after hip fracture surgery. It is for people who have anemia (low red blood cells) after their operation.
Copenhagen NVAges 65 years+ - NCT06892093Recruiting
Probiotics to prevent diarrhea from neratinib in breast cancer
This trial tests whether taking probiotics can help prevent diarrhea caused by the breast cancer drug neratinib. If you are a woman with HER2-positive breast cancer and are about to start neratinib, this study may help manage a common side effect.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06899178RecruitingPhase 2
Atomoxetine for genetic obesity due to MC4R changes
This trial tests a medicine called atomoxetine (Strattera) to help people with a specific genetic form of obesity lose weight. It may be an option if you have a change in the MC4R gene and have not used certain other medications recently.
New York, New YorkAges 6 years+ - NCT06794255Recruiting
Vitamin C for healthy aging in middle-aged adults
This study looks at whether vitamin C can help support healthy aging in middle-aged and older adults. It will compare taking vitamin C to a placebo (a dummy pill) to see if it improves overall health.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT03910738RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone treatment for nerve protection and myelin repair in MS
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking testosterone (for low testosterone levels) can help protect nerves and repair myelin in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). It may be most relevant if your MS is stable and you have low blood testosterone without current androgen treatment.
BesançonAges 18–55 - NCT06888973Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell infusion for autoimmune diseases
This clinical trial is testing if infusions of special stem cells (called mesenchymal stem cells) can help people with certain autoimmune diseases where standard treatments have not worked well enough. It is an early-phase study in Pakistan for adults (and some children for one condition) with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, systemic sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, or dermatomyositis/polymyositis.
RawalpindiAges 18–50 - NCT06887192RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ML-007C-MA for Alzheimer's Psychosis
This trial tests a study drug called ML-007C-MA to see if it can safely reduce hallucinations and delusions in people with Alzheimer's disease who also have psychosis. If you or your loved one has Alzheimer's and has been experiencing false beliefs or seeing/hearing things that aren't there for at least two months, this study may be an option.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 55–90 - NCT06886126RecruitingPhase 2
Testing HDM1005 injection for weight loss in adults with obesity
This study tests an experimental injection called HDM1005 for adults with obesity who do not have diabetes. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss when combined with diet and exercise.
NanjingAges 18–65 - NCT06890039RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new treatment for severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial tests an experimental drug for people with severe alcoholic hepatitis that did not improve with steroids. Participants should have a moderate level of organ failure, but not require a breathing tube or kidney dialysis.
London, Greater LondonAges 18–75 - NCT06883305RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tezepelumab for moderate to severe COPD
This trial tests tezepelumab, an injected medication, for people with moderate to very severe COPD who still have flare-ups despite using standard inhalers. It may help reduce flare-ups and improve breathing for those with higher eosinophil levels.
Foley, AlabamaAges 40–80 - NCT06880770RecruitingPhase 3
Study of plozasiran for severe high triglycerides with pancreatitis
This study tests an investigational drug called plozasiran for people with severely high triglycerides that have already caused pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). The goal is to see if the drug can lower triglycerides and help prevent future attacks.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.