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
- NCT05248620Recruiting
Antibiotics to prevent infections in hemodialysis catheters
This trial tests whether taking preventive antibiotics (or a placebo sugar pill) can lower the risk of infections in people who receive hemodialysis through a catheter. It may help protect you from serious catheter-related infections, but you must be able to follow the study’s medicine and consent rules.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05224726Recruiting
Platelet-rich plasma for healing after C-section
This study tests whether a treatment made from your own platelets (platelet-rich plasma) can help the uterus heal after an elective C-section. You may be considered if you are full-term and having a planned C-section.
Ramat Gan, CenterAges 18–52 - NCT05156398RecruitingPhase 3
Rimegepant to prevent migraine attacks in children
This trial studies whether rimegepant can reduce how often migraine attacks happen in children and teens. It also looks at safety and how well the treatment fits day-to-day life and school activities.
Fort Smith, ArkansasAges 6–17 - NCT05145361RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study drug B001 for neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder attacks
This early-phase study tests B001 injection to see if it can help people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who have had recent relapses. It may be aimed at reducing future attacks and improving disability over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05139719RecruitingPhase 2
HEC585 trial for slowing lung scarring decline
This Phase 2 study tests whether HEC585 can slow the decline in lung function in people with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD). It may help preserve breathing capacity and breathing tolerance over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05183646RecruitingPhase 3
DMX-200 for FSGS in people taking an ARB medicine
This Phase 3 trial studies whether DMX-200 is safer and works better than placebo for people with FSGS who are already on (or can switch to) an ARB blood-pressure/kidney-protection medicine. It also looks at side effects over a long follow-up period.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–80 - NCT05163288RecruitingPhase 3
N-acetyl-leucine trial for Niemann-Pick disease type C
This Phase 3 trial tests whether N-acetyl-leucine can improve symptoms in people with Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). If you qualify, you will be asked to take study medicine and complete symptom and movement tests over time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 4 years+ - NCT05148286RecruitingPhase 4
Testing albumin vs fluids for septic shock in the ER
This trial tests whether giving albumin instead of standard crystalloid fluids helps adults with septic shock. It may improve how well your body circulates blood and reduces strain on organs.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05142735Recruiting
NAC for early psychosis risk symptoms
This trial studies whether NAC (a nutrient-like supplement) can reduce symptoms in people who are at high risk for developing psychosis. It may help by testing a safer, non-standard treatment approach for early warning signs.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–35 - NCT05173714RecruitingPhase 2
Sit Less and Move More program for people with CKD
This Phase 2 study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) sit less and move more, plus a medication (semaglutide) for those who qualify. It may help improve health and day-to-day activity while monitoring safety closely.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 20 years+ - NCT05138575RecruitingPhase 2
Testing SGLT2 pill and potassium nitrate for heart failure with preserved EF
This trial studies whether two medicines—an SGLT2 inhibitor and potassium nitrate—can improve symptoms and heart function in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). It focuses on people who still have signs of “stiff” or high filling pressure in the heart despite a normal-ish ejection fraction.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05174052RecruitingPhase 3
Dapagliflozin for heart rhythm problems in diabetes
This trial studies dapagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, to see if it can help people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm). If you have both diabetes and this type of AF, the study may offer a chance to improve your heart rhythm and outcomes.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–85 - NCT05177510RecruitingPhase 2
Mifepristone to help start labor in some late pregnancies
This Phase 2 study tests whether mifepristone, taken by mouth, can help start labor when the cervix is not ready yet. It may help avoid needing other methods of induction, but it will only be offered if it’s safe for you and your baby.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05140148RecruitingPhase 2
Amantadine to help recovery after stroke
This Phase 2 study tests whether the medicine amantadine can improve recovery after a recent stroke. It may help some people regain function during early rehabilitation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT05153070RecruitingPhase 2
Cyclosporine then low-dose immune therapy for new type 1 diabetes
This Phase 2 study tests whether starting with cyclosporine and then giving low-dose IL-2 can better protect the body’s insulin-producing function after type 1 diabetes is diagnosed. It’s meant for people diagnosed very recently who have specific diabetes-related immune markers.
ParisAges 16–45 - NCT05160506RecruitingPhase 2
Steroids to treat acute pancreatitis in the ICU
This Phase 2 study tests whether corticosteroids (steroid medicines) can improve outcomes for adults with severe acute pancreatitis in the intensive care unit. It’s meant to see if steroids help when the pancreas inflammation is serious.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT05132439RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin to improve walking in leg artery blockage
This Phase 3 study tests whether metformin can help people with intermittent claudication (leg pain when walking) walk farther. It compares how well metformin works on walking ability alongside standard (already recommended) heart and blood-vessel medicines.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 35–89 - NCT05132660Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Early eye treatment study for diabetic retinopathy
This early-phase study tests a treatment aimed at preventing or slowing early diabetic eye disease in people with mild, early changes. You may be considered if your diabetes is moderately controlled and your eye tests show early warning signs.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 30–80 - NCT05121051RecruitingPhase 2
Broccoli sprout extract to reduce tobacco cancer-causing chemicals
This Phase 2 study tests whether broccoli sprout extract (Avmacol ES) can reduce cancer-causing substances linked to heavy smoking. It’s for adults who smoke heavily and may help lower harmful tobacco-related chemical effects in the body.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05077904RecruitingPhase 3
Staccato alprazolam study for prolonged seizures in teens and adults
This Phase 3 trial tests whether staccato alprazolam can reduce and manage “prolonged seizures” that happen repeatedly in people with epilepsy. It also checks safety—especially breathing and heart-related side effects—while participants continue their usual seizure medicines.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12 years+ - NCT05125302RecruitingPhase 3
Ubrogepant for acute migraine relief in kids and teens
This study tests how safe ubrogepant is and whether it helps treat an individual migraine attack in children and teens. It focuses on measuring side effects and whether headaches improve 2 hours after taking the study medicine.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 6–17 - NCT05090891RecruitingPhase 2
Study medicine INCB000928 for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
This Phase 2 study tests whether INCB000928 can safely help people with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). It mainly looks at whether the treatment is effective and well-tolerated, and it involves scheduled whole-body scans using low-dose X-rays.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 2–99 - NCT05095701Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Study tracks lasting protection from a live chickenpox vaccine
This trial follows people who previously took a chickenpox (varicella) vaccine to see how long their immune protection lasts. It may help explain who stays protected over time and for how long.
Xuchang, HenanAges 1–17 - NCT05079763Recruiting
Hydrogel treatment to reduce skin damage after breast radiation
This trial tests a bacterial cellulose–based gel with a soothing ingredient (monolaurin) to help prevent or lessen painful skin reactions in the area receiving breast radiation. It focuses on people who have already finished surgery and chemotherapy and are about to start a planned radiation treatment schedule.
ManilaAges 18–80
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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.