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
- NCT06703073RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
This trial is testing new treatments for people with ARDS, a serious lung condition. The goal is to find therapies that help patients breathe better and recover faster. If you or a loved one has ARDS, this study may offer access to experimental treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05018221RecruitingPhase 3
Testing better treatment information for calciphylaxis ulcers
This Phase 3 study is for adults on regular dialysis who have a new calciphylaxis ulcer. It tests a better way to give and use treatment guidance so ulcers may improve with clearer, more consistent care.
Concord, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06588010RecruitingPhase 3
Testing OM-89 to reduce antibiotic use for UTIs in neurogenic bladder
This trial tests whether a medication called OM-89 (a bacterial extract taken by mouth) can help reduce how often you need antibiotics for urinary tract infections (UTIs). It is for people with a neurogenic bladder from a spinal cord injury who use a catheter to empty their bladder and have had many UTIs in the past year.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06493084RecruitingPhase 1
Testing LAE102 in healthy and overweight adults
This study tests a new medicine called LAE102 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people who are overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06481852RecruitingPhase 1
Gut bacteria transplant for pulmonary arterial hypertension
This trial tests whether a special combination of antibiotics, fecal transplant (gut bacteria from healthy donors), and a fiber supplement can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It aims to see if improving gut health can improve PAH symptoms and overall well-being.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT06383091Recruiting
Manual therapy for voice recovery after thyroid removal
This study tests if a special hands-on therapy (manual therapy) can help your voice and throat muscles recover better after total thyroidectomy. It may reduce voice problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06312748RecruitingPhase 1
Improving blood vessels in veterans with heart failure
This test is looking at whether certain medications (like statins) can help improve blood vessel health in veterans who have heart failure with preserved pumping function. It may help reduce symptoms and keep you out of the hospital.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06307652RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new heart failure and kidney treatment combo
This study tests a new combination of two medicines (balcinrenone and dapagliflozin) for people with heart failure and reduced kidney function. The goal is to see if this combination helps improve heart and kidney health better than current treatments.
Alexander City, AlabamaAges 18–130 - NCT06252571RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin and light therapy for idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial tests whether taking melatonin at night and using a bright light therapy device in the morning can improve excessive daytime sleepiness in people with idiopathic hypersomnia. It is a double-blind study, meaning neither you nor the doctors will know if you are getting the real treatment or a placebo.
StrasbourgAges 18–40 - NCT06052254RecruitingPhase 2
Skin patch for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia
This trial tests a skin patch that delivers a medicine called dexmedetomidine to help calm agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. It might be an option for those living in a care facility who have had recent episodes of agitation.
Chino, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04602754RecruitingPhase 3
Oral treatment test for type 2 diabetes and bad cholesterol
This Phase 3 study tests whether Berlim 25/20 can improve blood sugar control and cholesterol (LDL) in adults with type 2 diabetes who haven’t met targets despite prior lifestyle guidance and treatment. It also looks at safety, including effects on the heart and medication-related side effects.
Campinas, São PauloAges 18–85 - NCT05028140RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a lifestyle-and-diet program for type 2 diabetes control
This Phase 3 study tests whether a program run by the Piemonte Association can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who haven’t reached their target after usual diet, exercise, and stable medicines. It also aims to check that the approach is safe for participants.
Hortolândia, São PauloAges 18–85 - NCT04670666RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Madalena for type 2 diabetes not controlled
This Phase 3 study tests Madalena to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes that hasn’t met targets despite diet, exercise, and diabetes medicines. You may join if your recent blood sugar tests and body size fall within specific ranges and you don’t have key medical exclusions.
Hortolândia, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05462106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ACI-24.060 study for early Alzheimer’s in adults and Down syndrome
This Phase 1/2 study tests an Alzheimer’s treatment called ACI-24.060 to see if it affects the disease in people with early Alzheimer’s changes. It includes two groups: older adults with early symptoms and people with Down syndrome who also show Alzheimer’s-related changes on brain scans.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 35–85 - NCT04746183RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early trial testing treatments for COVID-19 in the first days
This early-stage study tests COVID-19 treatments in people who have recently developed symptoms and who test positive for the virus. It aims to find safer, more effective options for preventing worsening disease, especially in higher-risk groups.
Cape TownAges 18 years+ - NCT03835767RecruitingPhase 2
Predicting food allergy from blood IgE levels in eczema patients
This study looks for blood test patterns that may predict whether a child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) is likely to have a food allergy. If you join, you may do supervised oral food challenges with a placebo and the suspected foods to see what triggers symptoms.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–21 - NCT07879170RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new epilepsy medicine in healthy adults
This study tests a new medicine, EPX-100, for epilepsy in healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. It helps find the right dose for future studies.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18–55 - NCT03819608Recruiting
Brain stimulation and rehab after mild concussion with PTSD or cognitive issues
This trial studies whether brain stimulation plus targeted brain rehabilitation can improve symptoms after a mild concussion (mTBI). You may be invited if your concussion happened at least 3 months ago and your symptoms are affecting thinking or mood, with or without PTSD.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT07762833RecruitingPhase 3
A study of an injectable treatment for moderate-to-severe eczema
This study tests a new injectable medicine (nemolizumab) for people with moderate-to-severe eczema that hasn't been helped enough by topical treatments. It aims to reduce itching and skin symptoms. The trial will compare the drug to a placebo in Chinese participants.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 12 years+ - NCT07215858RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new flu vaccine against H1N1 flu
This study tests an experimental flu vaccine (BPL-1357) in healthy volunteers who will later be exposed to H1N1 flu virus in a controlled setting, to see if the vaccine can prevent or reduce illness.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT06920004RecruitingPhase 3
Testing empasiprubart vs IVIg for chronic CIDP
This study tests an investigational drug called empasiprubart against standard IVIg in adults with CIDP. The goal is to see if it is safer and more effective for people who still have symptoms despite IVIg therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07610395RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an oral drug for cold virus in COPD patients
This trial tests an oral medication (VPV) to see if it can safely treat rhinovirus (a common cold virus) in people with COPD. The goal is to help you recover faster and prevent serious COPD flare-ups.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 40–85 - NCT07188805RecruitingPhase 3
Finerenone for children with heart failure
This study tests a medicine called finerenone in children with heart failure. It looks at whether finerenone helps the heart work better and is safe compared to a placebo (a dummy pill), when taken with the usual heart-failure medicines.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07876544RecruitingPhase 4
New drug plus amlodipine for high blood pressure and early kidney damage
This trial tests a new medicine (sitogilun malate) combined with a standard blood pressure drug (amlodipine) to see if it protects the kidneys in people with early kidney damage caused by high blood pressure. Participation could help prevent further kidney damage while controlling your blood pressure.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 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.