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
- NCT07681271RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Remibrutinib for papulopustular rosacea
This study tests an experimental drug called remibrutinib (taken as a pill) to see if it can safely reduce the redness and bumps caused by papulopustular rosacea. It is for people with moderate to severe symptoms who have not had success with other treatments.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07711002RecruitingPhase 3
Saruparib with standard therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called saruparib, which may help keep prostate cancer from growing. It is for men whose cancer has spread and who have already received certain treatments. The study combines saruparib with a standard hormone therapy to see if it works better than the hormone therapy alone.
Hot Springs, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07830719RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for heart disease and inflammation
This study tests a new medicine called YMI024 for people with stable coronary artery disease (blockages in heart arteries) and higher than normal levels of inflammation. The drug aims to reduce inflammation and may lower the risk of future heart problems.
Fairhope, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07503444RecruitingPhase 3
Fenfluramine for Rett syndrome symptoms
This study tests whether fenfluramine, a medication already used for seizures, can help people with Rett syndrome. It aims to see if it improves daily life and reduces symptoms.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 5–35 - NCT07869147RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ORJ-001 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
This trial tests a new medicine, ORJ-001, for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung condition that causes scarring. The goal is to see if it can help slow the disease and improve breathing.
Doral, FloridaAges 40 years+ - NCT07672860RecruitingPhase 2
UDCA to protect kidneys during partial nephrectomy
This clinical trial is testing whether a medicine called ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can help protect the kidneys during partial nephrectomy (removing only the tumor while keeping the healthy part of the kidney). It is for people with early-stage kidney tumors who will have temporary interruption of blood flow to the kidney during surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07600736RecruitingPhase 2
Safety study of ABS-1230 for children with KCNT1 epilepsy
This trial tests a new drug called ABS-1230 in children and young adults with KCNT1-related epilepsy, a rare genetic form of epilepsy. The study will check if the drug is safe and if it helps reduce seizures.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 1 month–21 years - NCT07822763Recruiting
Carbohydrate drink before weight-loss surgery for faster recovery
This study tests whether drinking a special carbohydrate drink before weight-loss surgery can help your stomach and intestines recover faster after the operation. If you have metabolic syndrome and are planning certain types of bariatric surgery, this may help you improve your recovery.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06679140RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Ibuzatrelvir for COVID-19 in high-risk patients
This trial tests if a new medicine called ibuzatrelvir can help people with COVID-19 who have certain health risks avoid severe illness. It is for patients who cannot or choose not to take another COVID-19 pill called Paxlovid.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT07696442Recruiting
Music therapy for sleep in children with epilepsy
This study tests whether listening to music can help children with epilepsy sleep better. It involves wearing a small device to track sleep and completing questionnaires.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 1.5 years–9 years - NCT07765888RecruitingPhase 3
Tilrekimig for moderate-to-severe eczema
This study tests an investigational medicine called Tilrekimig for people with moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if the medicine can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT07837973RecruitingPhase 2
Medicine to maintain weight loss after weight-loss shots
This study tests a new medicine called ALV-100 to see if it can help people who have already lost weight with a weight-loss injection or pill keep the weight off. You must be currently on a stable weight-loss medicine and have lost at least 10% of your body weight to join.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06096259RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing knee arthritis after ACL injury
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can prevent arthritis after an ACL injury. If you are planning to have ACL surgery soon, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–45 - NCT07318610RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new blood thinner in people with leg artery disease
This trial tests if a new blood-thinning drug (factor XI inhibitor) can prevent serious heart and leg problems in people who recently had a leg artery procedure. It compares the new drug to standard care for up to 3 years.
Alexander City, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06975865RecruitingPhase 3
Rilzabrutinib for sickle-cell disease pain episodes
This study tests an oral medicine called rilzabrutinib to see if it can reduce painful episodes in people with sickle-cell disease. It may be an option if you have regular pain crises and are looking for a new treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–65 - NCT07194382RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new liquid form of nintedanib for IPF
This trial tests a liquid version of the medication nintedanib (AP02) to see if it is safe and works well for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). If you have IPF and have not taken nintedanib or pirfenidone recently, you may be able to join.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 40 years+ - NCT06215716RecruitingPhase 3
Efruxifermin for NASH/MASH with liver scarring
This study tests a new medicine, efruxifermin, for people with NASH/MASH (fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring. It aims to see if the drug can help improve the liver's condition.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07200089RecruitingPhase 1
IL-7 treatment after CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether a drug called NT-I7 (a lab-made immune booster) can help people with multiple myeloma who have already received a CAR-T cell therapy called cilta-cel. It's for patients whose myeloma has come back or hasn't responded well to treatment.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07813026RecruitingPhase 4
Combining gabapentin and oxycodone: abuse effects in recreational users
This study looks at how the combination of gabapentin and oxycodone affects feelings of reward or abuse (like euphoria) in healthy people who have used opioids recreationally. It helps understand if this combination might be more or less abusable.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18–55 - NCT07498426RecruitingPhase 3
Study of NIO752 for progressive supranuclear palsy
This trial tests a new medicine called NIO752 for people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a condition that affects movement, balance, and thinking. The goal is to see if it can help slow the disease's progression.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 41–81 - NCT05263206RecruitingPhase 3
Shot medicine (dupilumab) for severe, unexplained chronic itching
This Phase 3 study tests whether dupilumab injections can reduce severe itching that has no clear cause. It also checks how safe the medicine is over the study period.
Bakersfield, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT07181109RecruitingPhase 3
Study of zilebesiran for high-risk hypertension patients
This trial tests a new medicine called zilebesiran for people with high blood pressure that isn't well controlled. It may be an option if you have heart or blood vessel disease, or are at high risk for it.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT02608996RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nesiritide test for hard-to-control blood pressure
This Phase 1/2 study tests nesiritide, a medicine that affects blood vessels and heart strain, to see if it can improve blood pressure control in people with hypertension. It’s mainly for people whose blood pressure stays high even during the day despite medication.
OsloAges 18–79 - NCT03014687RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing sinus symptoms after pituitary surgery with antibiotics
This trial studies whether taking antibiotic medicine by mouth after endoscopic pituitary surgery can reduce post-surgery sinus and nasal symptoms. It may help people recover more comfortably and improve specific nasal outcome scores.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–84
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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.