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
- NCT06952803RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for men with BRCA-related prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug (saruparib) to standard radiation and hormone therapy can help prevent prostate cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. It is for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has a BRCA gene mutation.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06953869RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a sleep medicine for children with insomnia
This study tests if the drug tasimelteon helps children with insomnia sleep better compared to a placebo (a pill with no medicine). It is for children aged 2 to 17 who have been diagnosed with insomnia that is not caused by another medicine.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 2–17 - NCT06956482RecruitingPhase 3
Longer steroids or N-acetylcysteine for severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial tests whether giving corticosteroids for a longer time, or adding a medicine called N-acetylcysteine, can help people with severe alcoholic hepatitis. It is for patients who have been drinking heavily and recently developed jaundice.
LilleAges 18–75 - NCT06955728RecruitingPhase 3
RSV vaccine in pregnancy to protect babies
This study tests an approved RSV vaccine given to pregnant women. The goal is to see if it safely protects their babies from severe RSV lung infections during the first months of life.
Kintampo, Bono EastAges 14–55 - NCT04591990RecruitingPhase 3
Hydrocortisone and vasopressin for shock after cardiac arrest
This Phase 3 trial tests whether hydrocortisone plus vasopressin (or related hormone treatments) can improve shock in adults after a resuscitated cardiac arrest. It targets people who remain very low in blood pressure despite fluids and need strong IV medicines to maintain blood pressure.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06947928RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vaccine plus immunotherapy for Merkel cell cancer
This trial tests an experimental vaccine (IFx-Hu2.0) followed by the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in people with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma who have not been treated with checkpoint inhibitors before. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06945406RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an investigational drug for diabetes
This trial tests a new medicine, LY4057996, in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and in healthy volunteers. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
NeussAges 18 years+ - NCT06940791RecruitingPhase 2
Tirabrutinib vs placebo for CNS lymphoma in remission
This trial tests whether taking the drug tirabrutinib (a pill) can help keep primary CNS lymphoma from coming back after successful initial chemotherapy. It compares the drug to a placebo (a dummy pill).
TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT06928272RecruitingPhase 3
Long COVID drug study for adults 18 to 65
This study tests whether a commonly used drug (repurposed) can help improve Long COVID symptoms like fatigue, breathing problems, or brain fog. It is for adults 18 to 65 who had COVID-19 in the past 4 years and still have symptoms after 3 months.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06916793RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new hair loss treatment for men
This study tests an experimental medication (CKD-843) for men with male pattern baldness. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective for regrowing hair.
SeoulAges 18–50 - NCT06904807RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of LIFE-001 in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a new drug called LIFE-001 in healthy volunteers to check its safety and how the body handles it. It is for people without significant health issues.
Bayswater, VictoriaAges 18–65 - NCT06909565RecruitingPhase 4
Inclisiran to prevent heart and leg events after artery procedure
This study tests whether a twice-yearly injection called inclisiran can prevent heart attacks, strokes, or leg complications in people who recently had a procedure to open a blocked artery. You may be eligible if you had a heart or leg artery procedure within the last two weeks.
Alexander City, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06897475RecruitingPhase 2
Study of LY3457263 for type 2 diabetes on semaglutide or tirzepatide
This study tests if adding LY3457263 helps lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking a stable dose of semaglutide or tirzepatide. You will be randomly assigned to get either LY3457263 or a placebo.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06873945RecruitingPhase 3
Study of two doses of ritlecitinib for alopecia areata
This study tests two different doses of a pill called ritlecitinib to see if it can help regrow hair in people with significant hair loss from alopecia areata. It is for people aged 12 and older who have lost at least half of their scalp hair.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT06875310RecruitingPhase 3
Study of adagrasib plus pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial tests if adding the targeted drug adagrasib to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy helps people with a specific KRAS G12C mutation in non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It is for people who have not had previous treatment for advanced disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06860971RecruitingPhase 3
AL2846 capsule vs placebo for advanced thyroid cancer
This study tests a new oral capsule (AL2846) against a placebo in people with advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine. The goal is to see if AL2846 can slow or stop cancer growth.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06859723RecruitingPhase 1
Effects of high potency cannabis on daily users
This study tests how high potency cannabis affects mood, thinking, and pain sensitivity in people who smoke cannabis almost every day. It will help researchers understand both immediate and long-lasting effects.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–55 - NCT06861062Recruiting
Vitamin D and yeast beta-glucan for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if taking vitamin D3 and yeast beta-glucan supplements can help control blood sugar and lower heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. It may be an option for those who want to see if supplements can improve their diabetes management.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 40–79 - NCT06856174RecruitingPhase 4
Menopause Hormone Therapy for Women with HIV
This trial tests whether hormone therapy can help manage hot flashes and night sweats in women living with HIV who are going through menopause. It's designed to see if this treatment is safe and effective for this group.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–60 - NCT06849037Recruiting
Preventive antibiotics for meconium-stained fluid at birth
This trial tests whether giving a single dose of the antibiotic Zinacef (cefuroxime) to women with meconium-stained amniotic fluid during labor can reduce infections. You may be eligible if you have a full-term, single baby and your water is stained with meconium.
NahariyaAges 18 years+ - NCT05821478RecruitingPhase 3
Antibiotics plan for hidradenitis stage 2 flares
This Phase 3 study tests whether an adapted antibiotic treatment works better than the standard approach to control hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) symptoms and flares. It may help people with stage 2 HS reduce active inflammation and flare-ups.
MarseilleAges 18–59 - NCT06840496RecruitingPhase 3
Study of oral NA-921 vs placebo for girls and women with Rett syndrome
This trial tests an oral medication called NA-921 in females with Rett syndrome to see if it works better than a placebo. It may be an option for those who have a confirmed MECP2 gene mutation and stable seizure patterns.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 5–20 - NCT06841913RecruitingPhase 4
Woodsmoke, flu, and your nasal immune response
This study tests how breathing woodsmoke affects your nose's ability to fight off the flu virus. You will be exposed to woodsmoke and then given a live flu vaccine to see how your immune system responds.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–49 - NCT06838013Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to improve leg movement after stroke
This trial tests a new way to help people with stroke move their legs better by combining electrical stimulation on the back and leg. If you have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and can already walk with or without a cane, this treatment might help strengthen ankle muscles and make walking easier.
Hong KongAges 50–85
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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.