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
- NCT07128979RecruitingPhase 4
Studying butcher’s broom for moderate hemorrhoids
This study tests a plant-based medication made from butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) to see if it safely helps people with moderate hemorrhoids. If you have stage II or III hemorrhoids and are between 18 and 45, you may be able to join.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07131384Recruiting
Nitrate supplement and metformin for prediabetes
This trial tests whether adding a nitrate supplement to metformin helps people with prediabetes. It looks at how the two treatments interact, especially when you start exercising. The study might help you if you have prediabetes, are between 18 and 60 years old, and don't exercise much.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–60 - NCT07131813RecruitingPhase 4
Tofacitinib for oral lichen planus
This trial tests whether adding the drug tofacitinib to standard treatment helps reduce symptoms of oral lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory mouth condition. It is for people with moderate to severe disease who have not taken certain immune-suppressing medicines recently.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18 years+ - NCT07133308RecruitingPhase 3
Study of deuruxolitinib for teens with severe alopecia areata
This study tests an investigational oral medication (deuruxolitinib) for adolescents with severe alopecia areata (hair loss). It aims to see if it can help hair regrow safely.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–17 - NCT07133438RecruitingPhase 4
Vitamin B12 with eye injections for blocked retinal vein
This trial tests if adding mecobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) to standard anti-VEGF eye injections helps people with vision loss caused by a blocked vein in the retina. You must have swelling in the back of the eye and have had no prior treatments for this condition.
ChongqingAges 18–80 - NCT07133828RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of BIIB142 in healthy adults
This trial tests the safety of a new drug called BIIB142 and how the body processes it. It is for healthy volunteers aged 18 to 55.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–55 - NCT07135089RecruitingPhase 3
Tirofiban before clot removal for large artery stroke
This trial tests whether adding a clot-preventing medication called tirofiban before a mechanical clot removal procedure can improve recovery in people with a certain type of stroke. It's for those with a large artery blockage in the front part of the brain who are able to start the procedure within 12 hours.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07135232Recruiting
Strength training and plant supplement for menopause symptoms
This 6-month study tests if strength training plus a plant-based supplement can help with perimenopause symptoms and muscle health. It's for women ages 40-55 who are not on hormone therapy and not already doing heavy resistance training.
Leeds, North HumbersideAges 40–55 - NCT07135934Recruiting
Can sodium bicarbonate boost finswimming performance?
This trial tests whether taking a single dose of sodium bicarbonate (a common food ingredient) before swimming can help national-level finswimmers perform better. It's for athletes ages 15–30 who train at least four times a week.
Olomouc, Olomouc RegionAges 15–30 - NCT07136714RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for depression in people with overweight
This study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (a medication used for weight loss and diabetes) can help reduce symptoms of depression in people who have major depressive disorder and are overweight or obese.
Hillerød, DenmarkAges 18–65 - NCT07139834RecruitingPhase 1
Memory and mood study for depression
This study tests how a medication called memantine affects memory and mood in people with major depression who are not currently taking antidepressants. It involves MRI scans and may help find new ways to treat depression.
New York, New YorkAges 18–50 - NCT07140237RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Can oxytocin improve attention?
This study tests if taking oxytocin (or a drug that blocks it) affects how well you pay attention. It helps researchers understand the role of oxytocin in focusing the mind.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–35 - NCT07140328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new inhaler for COPD symptoms
This trial tests two forms of a new medication (HSK39004) in people with COPD. The goal is to see if they help improve breathing and are safe. Eligible participants must be between 40 and 80, have moderate to severe COPD, and be able to stop other COPD treatments during the study.
Nanchang, JiangsuAges 40–80 - NCT07140809RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of JMT202 for people with high triglycerides
This trial tests a new injectable drug, JMT202, for people with high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood). The goal is to see if it safely lowers triglycerides and may reduce heart risk.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07140913RecruitingPhase 3
Testing KarXT for bipolar I mania with mood stabilizers
This study tests whether adding KarXT to lithium, valproate, or lamotrigine helps calm manic episodes in people with bipolar I disorder. It aims to see if the combination is safe and works better than the mood stabilizer alone.
Bentonville, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT07141303RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid after stroke clot removal for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion
This trial tests if giving a steroid (methylprednisolone) directly into the brain artery after successful clot removal improves recovery. It is for people who had a large stroke in the front part of the brain and got the clot out within 24 hours.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07142252RecruitingPhase 2
New drug for recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new medicine (rezpegaldesleukin) to see if it can help preserve the body's ability to make some insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It's for children and adults diagnosed within the past 100 days.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 8–45 - NCT07142707RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new obesity drug for safety and effects
This study tests an investigational medication called MBX 4291 for adults with obesity. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body, which could lead to a new weight-loss treatment option.
Doral, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07143136RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Colchicine for heart attack patients with stents
This trial tests if giving colchicine early after a heart attack (when a drug-coated stent is placed) can help reduce complications. It looks at short-term benefits for people with Non-STEMI.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07143968RecruitingPhase 2
Resmetirom for people with MASLD and HIV
This study tests if resmetirom can help people who have both HIV and a liver condition called MASLD (fat buildup in the liver not caused by alcohol). You may qualify if your liver has a certain amount of fat and stiffness, and your HIV is well controlled with stable medication.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07144527Recruiting
NMN supplement for exercise in healthy older adults
This trial tests whether a supplement called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) can help healthy adults aged 60 to 80 improve their exercise tolerance. You'll take the supplement and do supervised cycling sessions to see if it boosts your stamina.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 60–80 - NCT07144826RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Probiotic for Gut and Vaginal Health in Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help balance the bacteria in your gut and vagina while you undergo chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this could improve your treatment experience or outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07145229RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for acute gout flares
This trial tests a new medication, ABP-745, for people having an acute gout flare. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Peoria, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT07145918RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an oral schizophrenia drug for adults
This trial tests an experimental oral drug (emraclidine) to see if it helps symptoms of schizophrenia and how it moves through the body. It looks at two groups of participants: those with stable symptoms and those having an acute flare-up.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65
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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.