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
- NCT06076304RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing treatments for acute sinusitis
This trial tests whether nasal steroids, nasal irrigation, or oral antibiotics work best for acute sinusitis. It may help if you have ongoing sinus symptoms or a 'double-sickening' pattern after a cold.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05975983RecruitingPhase 2
Oral treatment test for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
This Phase 2 study tests whether an oral medication (INS018_055) can help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). You may be a fit if your lung function is in a certain range and your condition is stable.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40 years+ - NCT04811313Recruiting
Tranexamic acid for children having hip bone surgery
This study tests whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps reduce bleeding) can safely help children during certain hip bone operations. It may help lower blood loss around the surgery.
AsyutAges 1–18 - NCT06033196RecruitingPhase 2
Tocilizumab after lung transplant
This study tests whether the drug tocilizumab can help prevent your body from rejecting a new lung after transplant. It might help improve the success of your transplant by reducing immune system activity.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12–75 - NCT06032923RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Does vitamin B3 boost help lupus symptoms?
This study tests whether a form of vitamin B3, called nicotinamide riboside, can improve immune function and reduce inflammation in women with mild to moderate lupus. It may help understand if boosting NAD+ levels offers a new way to manage the disease.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06044935Recruiting
Nicotinamide riboside for fat burning and metabolism
This study tests whether a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) helps the body burn fat more efficiently during exercise. It may be a good option if you are overweight or have a specific type of diabetes (MODY2) and want to see if a natural supplement can boost your metabolism.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06055452RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2 Inhibitors for Pre-Heart Failure with Hypertension
This trial tests if a medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor) given to people with high blood pressure and early signs of heart stress can help prevent heart failure. You may join if your blood pressure is controlled but tests show your heart is beginning to struggle.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06056297RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Mavorixafor for chronic neutropenia with infections
This trial tests if mavorixafor can help people with certain types of long-term low neutrophil counts (chronic neutropenia) who still get frequent or serious infections. It aims to reduce infection risk by boosting your body's infection-fighting cells.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12 years+ - NCT06039644Recruiting
Probiotics for breast cancer patients on chemotherapy
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help breast cancer patients going through chemotherapy. If you are between 20 and 80 years old, have stage I-III breast cancer, and are receiving certain chemo drugs, this study may be for you.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06051617RecruitingPhase 3
Seladelpar for liver scarring in primary biliary cholangitis
This trial tests a medicine called seladelpar for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and cirrhosis, a form of liver scarring. The goal is to see if it can help improve liver health and reduce symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06047171RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ALE.F02 for new kidney inflammation from vasculitis
This trial tests a new medicine called ALE.F02 for people newly diagnosed with a type of kidney inflammation called rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) caused by ANCA vasculitis. The goal is to see if it can help rescue kidney function.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT06054035RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2 inhibitor for prediabetes complications
This trial tests if a drug called dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) can help prevent complications in people with prediabetes when added to lifestyle changes. It aims to see if this approach works better than lifestyle changes alone.
BerlinAges 35–75 - NCT06051123Recruiting
Probiotics for ALS and related disorders
This trial tests whether probiotics (healthy bacteria) can help people with ALS. You'll take a probiotic or placebo daily for several months, and researchers will track your symptoms and gut health.
Fredericton, New BrunswickAges 18 years+ - NCT06036004RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin therapy for anxiety in diabetes insipidus
This trial tests whether oxytocin, a hormone that helps with social bonding and stress, can improve anxiety or emotional awareness in people with central diabetes insipidus (a condition where the body can't regulate water balance). It may be a good fit if you have high anxiety or trouble identifying your feelings.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT06033131RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin to help prolong pregnancy in preterm preeclampsia
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, can help women with preeclampsia stay pregnant longer before delivery. If you have been diagnosed with preeclampsia and your doctors are monitoring you without immediate delivery, this study might be an option.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT06053580RecruitingPhase 2
Valsartan for pulmonary hypertension: protection study
This trial tests whether a blood pressure medicine called valsartan can help protect the lungs and heart in people with a specific type of pulmonary hypertension (Group 1 PAH). If you have PAH and are stable enough to walk 50 meters, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–80 - NCT06041321Recruiting
Testing a new sleeve for knee surgery recovery
This trial tests a special sleeve designed to help reduce pain and improve recovery after knee surgery for a torn meniscus. It may be a good option if you are having this type of knee surgery and are in generally good health.
Woodbury, New YorkAges 18–89 - NCT06047262RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dapansutrile for type 2 diabetes and related problems
This trial tests if a drug called dapansutrile can help control blood sugar and reduce inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also help prevent or manage diabetes-related complications.
LiègeAges 18–75 - NCT06042699Recruiting
Iron deficiency and scoliosis study for teens and young adults
This study tests whether giving iron supplements before spinal fusion surgery can help kids with low iron levels. It aims to understand iron deficiency in young people with scoliosis and improve their surgical outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 10–26 - NCT06052696RecruitingPhase 4
HPV vaccine after treatment for vulvar high-grade lesions
This trial tests whether getting the HPV vaccine after treatment for vulvar high-grade lesions can help prevent the lesions from coming back. It is for women who have not been vaccinated before and are about to have treatment for this condition.
RotterdamAges 18–100 - NCT06030843RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing empagliflozin for heart and kidney health
This trial tests if the drug empagliflozin can improve kidney function in people hospitalized with heart failure who also develop acute kidney injury. It may help protect the kidneys while treating the heart condition.
Bangkok, PathumwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06052163RecruitingPhase 2
Testing bumetanide for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a water pill called bumetanide can help people with early Alzheimer's disease. It involves taking the study drug, having MRI scans, and doing memory tests to see if it slows down symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 50–85 - NCT06046859RecruitingPhase 4
Can fluoxetine help recovery after serious injuries?
This study tests whether giving the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) right after a traumatic injury can help improve mental and physical recovery. It is for people who have broken bones or internal injuries from an accident and may be feeling down.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT06033950RecruitingPhase 3
A study of finerenone for heart failure patients who can't take standard MRA drugs
This study tests whether finerenone, a new type of drug, can help people with heart failure who cannot take standard steroid-based MRAs (a kind of heart medication) because of side effects or other reasons. It aims to see if it improves symptoms and is safe for you.
Fairhope, AlabamaAges 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.