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
- NCT06830798RecruitingPhase 3
Ravulizumab to prevent delayed graft function after kidney transplant
This study tests an investigational medicine (ravulizumab) given through a vein to see if it can prevent delayed graft function—meaning the new kidney takes longer to start working—after a high-risk kidney transplant. It is for adults on dialysis who are getting a kidney from a donor whose heart stopped or who is considered high-risk.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06824519RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Quadrivalent flu vaccine trial for adults
This trial tests a new quadrivalent influenza (flu) vaccine in adults 18 and older. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and helps protect against the flu. You may be able to join if you are generally healthy and have not had the flu or a flu shot recently.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06819254RecruitingPhase 4
Fisetin for fatigue in older cancer survivors
This study tests whether a natural compound called fisetin can reduce fatigue in people aged 60+ who have completed cancer treatment. If you still feel tired often, this pill-based treatment might help you regain energy.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06813339RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a new drug in healthy people and those with heart condition
This trial tests a new medicine called UDP-003 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people who had a heart event (acute coronary syndrome) at least a year ago. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, which could lead to better treatments for heart disease.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–79 - NCT06798896RecruitingPhase 2
SPN-817 for hard-to-control focal seizures
This study tests an investigational drug called SPN-817 to see if it can reduce focal seizures (seizures that start in one area of the brain) in adults whose seizures are not well controlled by current medications.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT06798571RecruitingPhase 4
How menopause affects body temperature control
This study looks at how menopause changes the way your body handles heat. It may help women understand temperature changes during menopause.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 42–64 - NCT06790693RecruitingPhase 3
Inavolisib plus hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy, inavolisib, combined with standard hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor for people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in their hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has not been treated before. It compares this combination to a placebo plus the same standard treatments.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788990RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of ficerafusp alfa with pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new drug called ficerafusp alfa (BCA101) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding ficerafusp alfa helps shrink tumors better than pembrolizumab alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06785116RecruitingPhase 4
Study on dapagliflozin for heart health after a hypertensive pregnancy
This trial tests a medicine called dapagliflozin (DAPA) to see if it reduces heart risk in women who had high blood pressure or preeclampsia during pregnancy. It is designed for those who had severe blood pressure rises around delivery or a high BNP level, a marker of heart strain.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06772168RecruitingPhase 3
New combo pill for diabetes and high cholesterol
This trial tests a new combination pill for people with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol who are already on metformin. It aims to see if the new drug helps control both blood sugar and cholesterol better than current treatments.
AnyangAges 19–80 - NCT06776952RecruitingPhase 3
Study of XNW5004 for relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a new oral tablet called XNW5004 for people with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this drug can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 3 weeks–2 months - NCT06767527RecruitingPhase 3
AK112 plus chemo for first-line triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK112 combined with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who haven't had treatment yet. The goal is to see if AK112 works better than a placebo at shrinking tumors and helping people live longer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06756490RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HY-2003 for double chin reduction
This study tests a new medicine called HY-2003 to reduce extra fat under the chin (double chin). It is for adults who have moderate to severe submental fat and want to see if injections can help.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06742996RecruitingPhase 3
Sonrotoclax plus zanubrutinib for relapsed mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of two targeted therapies for people with mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or hasn't responded to prior treatment. It aims to see if adding sonrotoclax to zanubrutinib works better than zanubrutinib alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06735248RecruitingPhase 2
Study testing mRNA vaccine for multiple sclerosis relapse prevention
This study tests whether an mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1195) can help prevent relapses in people with early relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). It compares the vaccine to a placebo (a shot with no active ingredient) to see if it is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT04901273Recruiting
PRP shot vs placebo for knee osteoarthritis in adults 65+
This trial compares an injection made from your own platelets (PRP) to a placebo shot to see if it helps knee osteoarthritis symptoms and function. It is designed for people over 65 with arthritis affecting only one knee.
BolognaAges 65 years+ - NCT06721143RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AION-301 for chronic kidney disease
This trial tests an experimental drug called AION-301 for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The goal is to see if it's safe and may help slow kidney decline. It's given by IV infusion and compared to a placebo (inactive infusion).
Miami, FloridaAges 35–75 - NCT06724640RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an experimental HIV prevention drug in healthy adults
This study tests a new injectable drug (VH4011499) for safety and how the body processes it. It's for healthy adults without HIV, and participants will get either the study drug or a placebo (an inactive shot).
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–55 - NCT04020263RecruitingPhase 3
Levosimendan early treatment vs placebo for cardiogenic shock
This study tests whether giving levosimendan early (a heart-strengthening medicine) improves outcomes compared with placebo, on top of standard inotropic support, in people with cardiogenic shock. It mainly looks at whether patients have fewer serious complications or deaths.
Strasbourg, Bas-RhinAges 18 years+ - NCT04688736RecruitingPhase 2
Placebo vs allergy medicine to prevent transfusion reactions
This trial tests whether an allergy medicine (chlorpheniramine) can prevent allergic reactions during blood transfusions. You might be placed in either the medicine group or a placebo (inactive pill) group to compare side effects and reaction rates.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT05690048RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant to help liver cancer respond to standard drugs
This trial studies whether a fecal microbiota transfer (a “gut bacteria transfer” from a donor) can help liver cancer patients overcome resistance to atezolizumab and bevacizumab. It aims to improve how well the standard medicines control the cancer.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT06694740RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Interferon gamma for immune recovery in the ICU
This trial tests if a drug called interferon gamma can help boost the immune system of patients in the ICU who are fighting serious infections. It is for adults who are on a breathing machine and have low immune function.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05744687RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Letrozole plus SPH4336 versus letrozole alone for breast cancer
This study tests whether adding SPH4336 to letrozole works better than letrozole plus a placebo for treating hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in people starting first-line treatment. It may help slow cancer growth more effectively if the added drug is beneficial.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06658002RecruitingPhase 3
Testing stronger eye drops for fungal eye infections
This trial tests if adding cyclosporine A to the standard natamycin eye drops can better treat fungal eye infections. It may help people with moderate vision loss from a fungal corneal infection.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 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.