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
- NCT06005103Recruiting
Testing a headband that sends brain pulses for depression
This study tests a new headband that sends gentle electrical pulses to the brain (T-PEMF) to lift depression. You might join if you have moderate to severe depression and don't have certain other conditions or implants.
Frederiksberg, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT05776069RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug VGA039 for bleeding control in von Willebrand disease
This Phase 1/2 study tests VGA039 in healthy adults and people with von Willebrand disease (VWD). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how it affects bleeding-related factors, especially in people who have symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–60 - NCT06585774RecruitingPhase 3
Axatilimab plus steroids for new chronic GVHD
This study tests a new drug called axatilimab combined with steroids as a first treatment for chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. It aims to see if this combination helps control symptoms better than steroids alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT06597019RecruitingPhase 3
Study of inclisiran for children with high cholesterol
This trial tests a medicine called inclisiran to lower high cholesterol in children ages 6 to 12 with a genetic condition called heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). It may help children who still have high cholesterol despite taking other treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 6–11 - NCT06594393RecruitingPhase 2
Testing TCP-25 Gel for Epidermolysis Bullosa
This trial tests a gel called TCP-25 on wounds caused by a specific type of epidermolysis bullosa (DEB or JEB). It aims to see if the gel can help heal wounds and improve comfort.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 4 years+ - NCT06585787RecruitingPhase 3
Testing KarXT for psychosis in Alzheimer’s disease
This study tests an investigational medication (KarXT) for treating psychosis—hallucinations or delusions—in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It aims to see if the drug can reduce these symptoms safely and effectively.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 55–90 - NCT06600412RecruitingPhase 2
Testing R3R01 for protein in urine from diabetic kidney disease
This trial tests if a new drug, R3R01, can help reduce protein leaking into the urine in people with diabetic kidney disease. It may offer a new option for managing kidney health.
Copenhagen, CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06597006RecruitingPhase 3
Study of inclisiran for children with homozygous familial high cholesterol
This trial tests a new medicine called inclisiran to lower very high cholesterol in children aged 2 to 12 who have a specific genetic condition (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or HoFH). You may not need to change your current cholesterol treatments, and the study will check if inclisiran can help reduce your LDL cholesterol further.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–11 - NCT06585449RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALN-HTT02 for Huntington's disease
This trial tests an experimental drug called ALN-HTT02 for people with Huntington's disease. The goal is to see if it can help manage symptoms. Participants must have stage 2 or early stage 3 Huntington's disease.
EdmontonAges 25–70 - NCT06592859Recruiting
NMN supplement study for healthy middle-aged and older adults
This study tests if nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a natural supplement, can help middle-aged and older adults stay healthy. It aims to see if NMN can slow aging-related changes in healthy people between 40-70 years old.
Quzhou, ZhejiangAges 39–70 - NCT06588699RecruitingPhase 2
Digoxin for NASH liver disease study
This trial tests if the heart medication digoxin can help people with NASH (fatty liver disease with inflammation), who have moderate liver scarring. You will receive digoxin or a placebo for 24 weeks and have a liver biopsy before and after treatment to see if the medication reduces liver damage.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–75 - NCT06600178RecruitingPhase 1
Heart medication for women with chest pain and small vessel disease
This trial tests a diabetes medication called SGLT2 inhibitors to see if it can improve blood flow to the heart and reduce chest pain in women who have small vessel heart disease (microvascular dysfunction) but not blocked large arteries. Participants will take the medication and be monitored for symptom relief and heart function improvements.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06587412Recruiting
Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Tennis Elbow
This trial tests if shock wave therapy can help people with long-term tennis elbow (pain on the outside of the elbow lasting more than 3 months). The treatment is a non-invasive option that may reduce pain and improve function.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–70 - NCT06590077Enrolling by invitation
Aromatherapy for relaxation after gynecologic cancer treatment
This study tests whether using pleasant scents like lavender or chamomile (aromatherapy) can help women feel more relaxed and improve their wellbeing after finishing treatment for a gynecologic cancer.
Dublin, DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06590454RecruitingPhase 2
Reversing stomach lining changes to lower cancer risk
This trial tests whether a treatment can reverse stomach lining changes called GIM that increase cancer risk. It's for people who have had a past H. pylori infection but no current stomach cancer, and whose GIM has certain high-risk features.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06599307RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab for thinking and hand function in advanced MS
This trial tests whether the drug rituximab can help people with secondary progressive MS keep their thinking and hand abilities from getting worse. It is for people with more advanced disability.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06585865Recruiting
Strength training and resveratrol for older adults
This study tests whether adding a resveratrol supplement to a strength training program helps improve muscle health in people aged 60 and older. It is designed for those who are not currently active in strength exercises.
Lubbock, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT06596434RecruitingPhase 2
Testing 4-aminopyridine cream for faster burn healing
This study tests a medicine called 4-aminopyridine (also used for nerve conditions) to see if it helps second-degree burns heal faster. If you have a fresh burn, you might be able to join.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06591091RecruitingPhase 2
Clemastine for Depression in Older Adults
This study tests if adding clemastine (an allergy medication) to standard antidepressants can improve brain health and boost treatment response in adults over 60 with depression.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT06585033Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
ArnhemAges 18–70 - NCT06589128Recruiting
Eye product for digital eye strain in children
This study tests an eye product to see if it helps relieve digital eye strain (sore, tired, or dry eyes from screens) in children. It is for kids who have mild to moderate symptoms from using digital devices.
Kepala Batas, Pulau PinangAges 10–11 - NCT06599918RecruitingPhase 2
Nicotinamide for liver scarring in fatty liver disease
This study tests whether nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can help reduce liver scarring in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You may qualify if you have moderate to severe liver scarring and are between 18 and 85 years old.
BarcelonaAges 18–85 - NCT06599762RecruitingPhase 2
Tranexamic acid for bleeding in MDS and AML
This trial tests if tranexamic acid, a medicine that helps blood clot, can reduce bleeding in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have very low platelet counts and are receiving less-intensive chemotherapy.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06587945RecruitingPhase 4
Nicotinamide riboside for retinal detachment repair
This trial tests if taking a daily supplement called nicotinamide riboside after retinal detachment surgery can help the eye heal better and see more clearly. It is for people who had a specific type of retinal detachment and have already had cataract surgery.
East Melbourne, VictoriaAges 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.
Related conditions
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.