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
- NCT07659574RecruitingPhase 3
Study of UBT251 injection for type 2 diabetes not controlled by diet and exercise
This trial tests a new injected drug (UBT251) for people with type 2 diabetes who haven't been able to control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone. It aims to see if the drug can help lower blood sugar levels safely.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07619118RecruitingPhase 3
Laroprovstat and rosuvastatin vs. rosuvastatin for high cholesterol
This trial tests whether adding a new medicine, laroprovstat, to a standard cholesterol drug (rosuvastatin) is better at lowering bad cholesterol than the standard drug alone. It might help people who are at high risk for heart disease or stroke.
Sun City West, ArizonaAges 18–130 - NCT07588022Recruiting
How Your Body Reacts to Jägermeister Mixed with Energy Drinks
This study examines what happens to your heart, blood pressure, and overall health when you drink Jägermeister (a digestif liqueur) mixed with energy drinks. Researchers want to understand the physical effects of combining alcohol and high-caffeine beverages in healthy young adults.
BarcelonaAges 18–45 - NCT06720558Recruiting
Placebo probiotic effects on gut health in mild GI symptoms
This study tests whether a placebo probiotic can improve gut health and overall well-being in people with mild digestive issues like gas, bloating, or irregularity. If you have mild symptoms that don't stop your daily activities, this trial may help understand if believing you're taking a probiotic can make you feel better.
MilanAges 20–65 - NCT07579741RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing JL18008 for HIV Patients Not Recovering Immune Cells
This study tests an experimental drug called JL18008 in people with HIV who have been on stable HIV medications for years but whose immune systems (CD4 cells) haven't recovered as expected. The drug may help boost immune function in these patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07577817RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Safety Study of CTX001 in Healthy Adults
This early-stage study tests a new experimental drug called CTX001 in healthy volunteers to check if it is safe and well-tolerated. Researchers will also measure how your body processes the drug and how it affects certain blood markers.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–55 - NCT07572890RecruitingPhase 1
Experimental treatment study for chronic kidney disease
This research study tests an experimental treatment for people with chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and how it affects kidney function.
Winter Park, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06827444Recruiting
How attention changes the placebo effect
This study looks at how your attention influences the placebo effect—the real benefits you can feel from a treatment that has no active ingredient. It may help us understand why some people respond better to placebos, which could improve future treatments.
Milan, MilanoAges 19–99 - NCT04974151RecruitingPhase 4
Prevention trial for stroke risk in people with high blood pressure
This trial tests an approach to prevent first-time stroke and heart problems in people with high blood pressure who also have a specific genetic test result (MTHFR 677 TT). It may help by lowering risk before a first stroke happens.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 45–74 - NCT04666714RecruitingPhase 3
Tested a new medicine to reduce diabetic nerve pain
This Phase 3 study tests Praga formulation to see if it safely reduces nerve pain caused by diabetes. You may qualify if you’re an adult with painful diabetic neuropathy and have certain symptom and pain scores on questionnaires.
Campinas, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07305818RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for Graves' disease
This study tests a new medication called MER511 for adults with Graves' disease. The goal is to see if it is safe and how it works when taken once or multiple times.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07304024RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a drug and sound therapy for age-related hearing difficulty
This trial tests whether a combination of an antihistamine (clemastine fumarate) and specially designed sounds can improve how the brain processes hearing in middle-aged adults with mild hearing loss. It might help if you have trouble understanding speech in noisy settings.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 45–65 - NCT07280156RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PRX-115 for gout with or without methotrexate
This trial tests a new medicine, PRX-115, given through a vein, to see if it lowers uric acid levels in people with gout who haven't had success with standard treatments. Some participants will also take methotrexate, and the results are compared to a placebo (a dummy infusion).
Glendale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07281846Recruiting
TIPS with or without BCAA for cirrhosis and muscle wasting
This trial tests whether adding branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) to the standard TIPS procedure helps people with cirrhosis and muscle wasting. It aims to see if BCAA can improve outcomes after TIPS.
WuhanAges 18–80 - NCT06654986Recruiting
Test of muscle building with a beta-2 agonist and added amino acids
This study tests how a medicine (beta-2 agonist) combined with extra amino acids (building blocks of protein) affects muscle growth. It looks at how your body builds new muscle in response to these two things together.
CopenhagenAges 18–40 - NCT07189936RecruitingPhase 2
Testing 2-HOBA for Immune Issues in Long COVID with POTS
This trial tests if a medication called 2-HOBA can help with ongoing immune system issues in people with Long COVID who also have POTS. It aims to reduce fatigue and other symptoms by calming overactive immune responses.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07174830RecruitingPhase 4
Study of Allisartan Isoproxil in healthy adults
This trial tests how the body processes the blood pressure medication Allisartan Isoproxil. It is for healthy adults who want to help researchers understand the drug's effects.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07118085RecruitingPhase 1
Testing the safety of IMC-003 in healthy postmenopausal women
This study tests the safety of a new medicine called IMC-003. It is for healthy women who have gone through menopause. You may be able to join if you are between 45 and 75 years old and meet certain health criteria.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 45–75 - NCT06998680Recruiting
Chinese herbs for hair loss and gray hair
This trial tests if Chinese herbal treatments can reduce hair loss and reverse gray hair over 6 months. It may help adults who have thinning hair or graying, as long as they haven't dyed or permed their hair recently.
Xiangtan, HunanAges 18–60 - NCT06953999RecruitingPhase 3
Testing immunotherapy plus chemo for metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy, with or without another experimental drug (AK117), for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if adding these therapies can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06841705RecruitingPhase 2
Early vedolizumab as first treatment for colitis from immunotherapy
This trial tests if giving vedolizumab early can help control severe diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immunotherapy (a type of cancer treatment). It may offer a new option for people who develop these side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06809179RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for social anxiety
This study tests if a new nasal spray called fasedienol helps quickly reduce anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder. The spray is used as needed in a repeat-dose design, meaning you might use it more than once.
Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06727734RecruitingPhase 3
Emergency contraception pill comparison study
This study compares two emergency contraception pills to see which works better. You take one pill after unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy.
Hong KongAges 18–45
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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.