Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,230 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06966206RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Multiprofen-CC for hand arthritis pain
This trial tests a topical medication called Multiprofen-CC to reduce pain and improve hand function in people with hand arthritis. If you have hand osteoarthritis and it affects your daily life, you may be able to join.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06967259RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ENA-001 for Opioid-Related Breathing Problems
This study tests a new medicine (ENA-001) that helps restore normal breathing when it has slowed down too much due to opioid painkillers. Healthy volunteers will receive the drug to see how safe it is and how the body handles it.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–55 - NCT06967857RecruitingPhase 2
Dexamfetamine for adults with ADHD and depression
This trial tests a study medication (dexamfetamine) for adults who have both ADHD and moderate to severe depression. It aims to see if the medication is safe and helps improve both conditions.
FrankfurtAges 18–65 - NCT06968559RecruitingPhase 3
Early steroid treatment for severe burns
This study tests whether giving a steroid called dexamethasone early after a severe burn can reduce serious complications and the risk of death. It is for adults on a breathing machine with large burns.
Chambray-lès-ToursAges 18–80 - NCT06969287RecruitingPhase 3
Testing fluvoxamine to prevent confusion after surgery
This trial tests if a medication called fluvoxamine can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion and disorientation) after non-cardiac surgery. If you are having surgery that requires at least a 2-day hospital stay, this study may be for you.
St Louis, MissouriAges 60 years+ - NCT06969937RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and Neurofeedback for Alcohol Use Disorder
This study tests whether combining ketamine with a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people reduce or stop drinking alcohol. It may offer a new treatment option for alcohol use disorder.
ZurichAges 18–65 - NCT06971354Recruiting
Treatment for rumination syndrome
This trial tests a treatment for rumination syndrome, a condition where food is brought back up from the stomach into the mouth. It may help if you have this syndrome and no other major medical issues.
BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT06974994Recruiting
Antibiotic Use in Newborns and Gut Bacteria Health Study
This study explores how antibiotics given during delivery affect a baby's gut bacteria and long-term health. If you are pregnant or just gave birth and received antibiotics during labor, you and your newborn may be able to join.
Turku, Valitse Maakunta.Ages 2 hours+ - NCT06975722RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SAR442970 for Ulcerative Colitis
This trial tests a new drug called SAR442970 for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) that has not responded well to standard treatments or other advanced therapies. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06975865RecruitingPhase 3
Rilzabrutinib for sickle-cell disease pain episodes
This study tests an oral medicine called rilzabrutinib to see if it can reduce painful episodes in people with sickle-cell disease. It may be an option if you have regular pain crises and are looking for a new treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–65 - NCT06976203RecruitingPhase 3
Testing karxt for thinking problems in alzheimer's
This trial tests if a combination medicine, KarXT plus KarX-EC, can help with thinking and memory problems in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 60–85 - NCT06976658RecruitingPhase 2
Glucokinase Activator for GCK-MODY Diabetes
This trial tests an experimental pill (a glucokinase activator) in adults with a specific genetic form of diabetes called GCK-MODY. The study aims to see if the pill can help control blood sugar without causing dangerously low sugar levels.
Hong KongAges 18–74 - NCT06977581RecruitingPhase 2
study of PF-07275315 for moderate-to-severe asthma
This study tests a new medicine called PF-07275315 for people with moderate-to-severe asthma that is not well controlled with their current inhalers. It is for adults who have had asthma for at least a year, have had recent flare-ups needing steroids, and are not taking other biologic treatments.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT06979609RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Preventing C. diff infection with vancomycin
This trial tests whether taking vancomycin by mouth can prevent another C. diff infection when you need to take other antibiotics. It’s for patients who recently had C. diff and are about to start a new antibiotic course.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06980675Recruiting
Ozonized olive oil for gum disease treatment
This trial tests if a special ozonized olive oil gel can help treat deep gum pockets caused by periodontitis (advanced gum disease). If you have gum pockets that are 4 mm or deeper, this could be an option to reduce infection and improve healing.
Bari, BAAges 18 years+ - NCT06981195RecruitingPhase 2
Testing lemborexant for insomnia in people on buprenorphine
This study tests if the sleep medication lemborexant can help people with opioid use disorder who also have chronic insomnia. Participants must already be taking buprenorphine (Suboxone) for at least 4 weeks. The goal is to see if better sleep improves mood and reduces opioid use.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06981234RecruitingPhase 2
Acetazolamide for type 1 diabetes
This trial tests whether a medicine called acetazolamide (used for altitude sickness) can help people with type 1 diabetes. It compares how your body responds while on the drug versus a placebo, using a crossover design so everyone gets both treatments.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06982131RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of RO7795081 and its effect on two statins
This study tests a new drug called RO7795081 to see if it changes how your body handles two common statins (pitavastatin and rosuvastatin). It is for adults who are overweight or obese but otherwise healthy, and aims to check the safety of the new drug.
GroningenAges 18–65 - NCT06982352RecruitingPhase 1
Testing safety of LPX-TI641 for eczema and psoriasis
This study tests a new drug called LPX-TI641 to see if it's safe and how it works in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) or psoriasis. If you have moderate-to-severe symptoms that haven't been helped by standard creams, you might be able to join.
Fargo, North DakotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06982508RecruitingPhase 2
Study of obicetrapib on antioxidants in healthy adults
This trial tests whether a new cholesterol-lowering drug, obicetrapib, affects antioxidant levels in the blood and HDL (good cholesterol) particles. It is currently for healthy volunteers only.
Miami Gardens, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT06982625Recruiting
Numbing injection after hip replacement for pain relief
This trial tests whether an injection of numbing medicine near the hip can help control pain after a hip replacement surgery. It may be an option for people who have significant pain after their operation.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06984744Recruiting
Gum health study testing a new compound
This study tests a compound in gum to see how well it prevents plaque buildup over 4 days. You may be able to join if you are a healthy adult with at least 20 natural teeth and some existing plaque.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–65 - NCT06987305RecruitingPhase 3
Clot-busting medication before clot removal for late-arriving stroke
This trial tests whether adding a clot-busting medication (rhTNK-tPA) before a clot-removal procedure (thrombectomy) can improve outcomes for people who have a moderate-to-severe stroke and arrive at the hospital 4.5 to 24 hours after symptoms start. It's for those with a large artery blockage but still enough brain tissue that can be saved.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06988215Recruiting
Taping and swallowing exercises for stroke patients with swallowing difficulty
This trial tests whether kinesiology taping (a special tape placed on the skin) combined with swallowing exercises can help people who have had a stroke and have trouble swallowing. It may improve muscle thickness and swallowing function.
Istanbul, bahçelievlerAges 50–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,230 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.