Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,158 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06463587RecruitingPhase 3
Oral cladribine for generalized myasthenia gravis
This study tests a new oral medication (cladribine) to see if it can reduce muscle weakness and daily symptoms in people with generalized myasthenia gravis. It compares the drug to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine) to check safety and effectiveness.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06455449RecruitingPhase 3
Injectable anifrolumab for polymyositis or dermatomyositis
This study tests a new injectable medicine (anifrolumab) added to your usual treatments for polymyositis or dermatomyositis. It may help reduce disease activity if you have moderate to severe symptoms and are already on stable therapy.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06456528RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of QL0911 for low platelets caused by chemo
This trial tests a new drug called QL0911 to help raise platelet counts in people with cancer whose chemo has caused low platelets. The goal is to see if it can prevent delays in treatment.
HarbinAges 18–75 - NCT03127267RecruitingPhase 3
Test of masitinib versus placebo for ALS
This Phase 3 study tests whether masitinib works better than an inactive pill (placebo) to slow ALS progression and keep it safe. It is meant for people recently diagnosed with ALS who meet specific breathing and function score requirements.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–81 - NCT06439082RecruitingPhase 3
Crizanlizumab for sickle cell pain crises
This trial tests whether crizanlizumab can reduce painful sickle cell crises (called vaso-occlusive crises or VOCs) in people with sickle cell disease who have frequent crises. It may be an option for those who still have crises despite current treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–100 - NCT06423235RecruitingPhase 4
Prunella oral liquid for thyroid nodules
This trial tests if an herbal liquid made from prunella can shrink benign thyroid nodules. It may be an option for people with solid, non-cancerous nodules who want to avoid surgery.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06430801RecruitingPhase 3
Study of tulisokibart for moderate to severe Crohn's disease
This trial tests a new medicine called tulisokibart for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The medicine may help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms. It is for those who have not had success with other treatments.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 16–80 - NCT06411925RecruitingPhase 4
Atock Dry Syrup for children with acute bronchitis
This trial tests a new cough syrup (Atock Dry Syrup) for children with acute bronchitis. If your child has a bad cough, wheezing, and symptoms started in the last 2 days, this treatment may help ease their symptoms.
SeoulAges 6 months–11 years - NCT06384456RecruitingPhase 4
TXA vs Placebo for Pain After Wrist Surgery
This study tests if tranexamic acid (TXA), a medicine used to reduce bleeding, can help lessen pain right after wrist fracture surgery. You may be able to join if you had breast cancer and radiation at least a year ago, are not currently on active cancer treatment, and don't take blood thinners or daily strong pain pills.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06362746RecruitingPhase 3
Staphylokinase for intermediate high-risk pulmonary embolism
This trial tests a new drug, staphylokinase, to see if it can break up blood clots in the lungs in people with a moderate-high risk pulmonary embolism. The goal is to improve blood flow and reduce the chance of complications.
Barnaul, Altayskiy KrayAges 18 years+ - NCT06365892Recruiting
Open-label placebo for pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial tests whether taking a placebo pill that you know is a placebo (open-label placebo) can help reduce pain after spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis. It compares the placebo to standard care in adolescents aged 11-17.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT06350786Recruiting
Using a placebo to help reduce opioid pain medication
This trial tests whether a special placebo pill, given with your knowledge, can help you reduce your opioid pain medication. You'll work with your own doctor to safely lower your dose while taking the placebo.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06328712RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cell therapy for Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A)
This trial tests a new cell therapy called EN001 for people with CMT1A. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and can help with nerve function and muscle weakness.
GyeongjuAges 19 years+ - NCT06325293Recruiting
Macrolide vs. placebo for mycoplasma pneumonia in children
This trial tests whether azithromycin (a macrolide antibiotic) is better than a placebo for treating mycoplasma pneumonia in children aged 3–17. If your child has pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, this study may help find the best treatment.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges 3–17 - NCT05842512RecruitingPhase 2
Drug ADI-PEG 20 for NASH in people with mild cirrhosis
This trial tests ADI-PEG 20 against a placebo (inactive pill) to see if it improves liver disease in people with NASH and compensated cirrhosis. It may help by targeting liver fat and inflammation seen on scans and biopsy.
Chiayi City, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT06293040RecruitingPhase 1
Cannabis and Alcohol Impairment Study
This study tests how vaporized cannabis and alcohol together affect your ability to drive or perform tasks. It is for healthy adults who have used both substances before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT06289478Recruiting
Tranexamic acid for bleeding during hip replacement surgery
This study tests whether a medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA), given as a shot into the hip joint or as a soak on the skin, can reduce bleeding during hip replacement surgery. It is for people over 60 who broke their hip from a simple fall and need a cementless hip replacement.
Bangkok, BangkokAges 60 years+ - NCT06040203Recruiting
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Tennis Elbow
This study compares two types of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections—one with a lot of white blood cells and one without—against a placebo injection to see which works best for persistent tennis elbow. If other treatments haven't helped your elbow pain for at least 3 months, this trial might be a good option.
BolognaAges 18–65 - NCT06256588RecruitingPhase 3
Dostarlimab vs placebo after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab, given after standard chemoradiation, can keep advanced head and neck cancer from coming back. It is for people who have not had surgery and whose tumors are PD-L1 positive.
Jonesboro, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06225817Recruiting
Can a placebo help with chronic jaw pain and sleep?
This study is testing whether a placebo (a pill with no medication) can help improve sleep and reduce pain for people with long-term jaw or face pain. Researchers want to see if just expecting relief can change how your body handles pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT06207370RecruitingPhase 2
Tafenoquine plus standard care for babesiosis
This study tests whether adding the oral drug tafenoquine to standard care works better than standard care plus a placebo for treating babesiosis, a tick-borne illness. You must be hospitalized with active symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06205095RecruitingPhase 3
Wilate for heavy menstrual bleeding in von Willebrand disease
This trial tests whether a medicine called Wilate, given regularly (prophylaxis), can reduce heavy menstrual bleeding in women with von Willebrand disease. It compares Wilate to a placebo (a dummy treatment) to see if it helps more than no treatment.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06192615RecruitingPhase 3
Can a sleep medication protect the brain after heart surgery?
This study tests whether a medicine called dexmedetomidine, given after heart surgery, can help prevent confusion and thinking problems in older adults during their intensive care stay. If you are 60 or older and having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine, this trial might be for you.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT05377034RecruitingPhase 2
Y-90 and immunotherapy vs Y-90 plus placebo for liver cancer
This phase 2 study tests whether adding immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) after Y-90 treatment works better and is safe compared with Y-90 followed by placebo. It is for people with liver cancer that has not spread outside the liver but is difficult to treat.
BeijingAges 21–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,158 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.