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
- NCT05207943Recruiting
Testing an at-home device for ACL knee injuries
This study tests whether the NXSignal device can help people recover from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. You’d use the device while the study team monitors your progress using questionnaires.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 16 years+ - NCT05737355Recruiting
Test food product for cholesterol balance and lipid levels
This trial tests whether ANKASCIN 568-P products can improve blood cholesterol levels (like LDL and HDL) in people with mild “lipid” (cholesterol/fat) imbalance. It may help by lowering “bad” cholesterol and improving balance, especially if you’re not taking cholesterol-lowering medicine right now.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05737342Recruiting
Test supplement to lower A1c and steady blood sugar
This trial studies ANKASCIN 568-P products to see if they can lower A1c (a blood sugar average) and help regulate blood glucose. It may help people with early blood sugar problems, but you must avoid diabetes medicines during the study.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05157685RecruitingPhase 3
Azithromycin for chronic pus-filled sinus inflammation
This Phase 3 trial tests whether the antibiotic azithromycin can improve chronic sinus problems where there is persistent pus and swelling. It’s for adults who have not improved despite at least two prior antibiotics.
BordeauxAges 18–70 - NCT06552754Recruiting
Preventing Virtual Reality Sickness in Healthy Adults
This study tests ways to prevent or reduce cybersickness (like motion sickness) when using virtual reality (VR). Healthy volunteers will try different methods in VR to see what helps most.
Ames, IowaAges 18–60 - NCT06554301RecruitingPhase 1
Empagliflozin for pulmonary arterial hypertension study
This study tests if the diabetes drug empagliflozin can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition causing high blood pressure in the lungs. It aims to see if the drug improves symptoms and is safe for patients with moderate symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06560879Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Probiotics to prevent stomach problems in children with leukemia
This trial tests whether probiotics can help prevent stomach and gut side effects from chemotherapy in children with leukemia. If your child is between 6 and 17, in the right phase of treatment, and doesn't have any major gut issues, they may be eligible.
Mexico City, CoyoacanAges 6–17 - NCT06564389RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human study of PF-07832837 in healthy adults and eczema patients
This trial is testing a new investigational medicine (PF-07832837) for safety in healthy adults and in people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is a first-in-human study, so it looks at how well the body tolerates the medicine.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06559150RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ensifentrine for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
This trial tests an inhaled drug called ensifentrine in people with bronchiectasis (damaged, widened airways in the lungs). The goal is to see if it can reduce flare-ups and improve symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT06565195RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an investigational drug for Parkinson's disease
This study tests an experimental drug called LY3962681 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, which may lead to future treatments for Parkinson's.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 30–80 - NCT06562907RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an experimental drug for weight and diabetes
This study tests an investigational drug called GS-4571 in healthy people, people with obesity, and people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see how the drug affects the body and whether it might help with weight and blood sugar control.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT06563895RecruitingPhase 3
Testing acoramidis to prevent ATTR amyloidosis in gene carriers
This trial tests a daily pill called acoramidis to see if it can prevent ATTR amyloidosis in people who carry a gene mutation but have no symptoms yet. It aims to stop the disease before it starts.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06554509RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of SHR-1819 for prurigo nodularis
This trial tests an injection called SHR-1819 for adults with prurigo nodularis, a skin condition with itchy bumps. The goal is to see if it helps reduce itching and bumps.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06555952Recruiting
Grape seed extract for blood pressure and heart health
This trial tests whether a grape seed extract can help lower blood pressure in people with mildly high blood pressure and slightly elevated blood sugar. It's designed for adults aged 40-60 who are not on blood pressure or diabetes medications.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–60 - NCT06556563RecruitingPhase 3
Optune with chemo and immunotherapy for new glioblastoma
This trial tests whether adding the Optune device (a wearable electric field therapy) to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. You may be able to join if you've completed initial radiation and chemo, and have not received certain immunotherapies before.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06559306RecruitingPhase 3
Seltorexant for depression with insomnia symptoms
This trial tests if adding seltorexant to your current antidepressant can improve depression and sleep problems. It is for people with major depressive disorder who still have symptoms, especially insomnia, despite trying at least one antidepressant.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–74 - NCT06561087RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab injection for high-risk mouth lesions
This trial tests whether injecting nivolumab directly into high-risk pre-cancerous mouth spots can prevent them from becoming cancer. You randomly receive either the drug or a placebo, and the study monitors how the spots change over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06554717RecruitingPhase 2
Tesamorelin and exercise for physical function in HIV
This study tests whether adding tesamorelin to an exercise program helps older adults with HIV improve their physical function and reduce belly fat. It is designed for people who are mostly sedentary and show early signs of frailty.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 50–80 - NCT06559618RecruitingPhase 1
Phage therapy for bladder bacteria in spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a special virus (bacteriophage) that attacks E. coli bacteria can help control bacteria in the bladder without causing an infection. It's for people with spinal cord injury who use a catheter and have E. coli in their urine but no active infection.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06559995RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketone drink for alcohol withdrawal
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can ease alcohol withdrawal and help your brain heal. If you have been drinking heavily for at least 3 years and are having withdrawal symptoms now, this might be an option for you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT05580666RecruitingPhase 3
Lower death risk by adding azithromycin to HIV treatment
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding azithromycin helps people with advanced HIV disease live longer. You would start (or restart or adjust) HIV treatment within 4 weeks and may also receive azithromycin or a comparison approach to see if outcomes improve.
AbidjanAges 18 years+ - NCT06333171RecruitingPhase 2
4-aminopyridine for faster skin wound healing
This trial is testing a medication called 4-aminopyridine (also known as AMPYRA®) to see if it helps skin wounds heal faster. It is for healthy adults who have a wound that can heal on its own, and does not involve any surgery.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT06315231RecruitingPhase 2
Stroke Recovery Thinking Trial for Recent Stroke Patients
This study tests an under-the-tongue tablet (edaravone dexborneol) to help thinking and memory problems that can happen after an ischemic stroke. It may help people who recently had a stroke and now have trouble with attention, memory, or planning.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 40–80 - NCT06533852RecruitingPhase 3
Fecal transplant trial for liver cirrhosis complications
This study tests whether stool from healthy donors can help people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis) who have had complications like fluid buildup. You would receive the transplant through a colonoscopy or enema.
BarcelonaAges 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.
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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.