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
- NCT04319367RecruitingPhase 2
Antibody treatment added to HIV meds for early HIV
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding long-acting HIV antibodies to standard HIV treatment (ART) can help control HIV in people who started ART soon after getting infected. It also checks how safe the antibody treatment is and how well it works over time.
AarhusAges 18–60 - NCT06009874Recruiting
SGLT2 inhibitor early after heart attack to protect the heart
This study tests whether giving an SGLT2 inhibitor (a diabetes medicine that may also protect the heart) early after a heart attack can help shield the heart from damage. It is for people having a first-time STEMI heart attack who have adequate kidney function and stable blood pressure.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenofiaAges 18–80 - NCT06390696Recruiting
Sand play for eczema: a biodiversity study
This study looks at whether playing in sand with different types of natural materials (to increase your contact with harmless microbes) can improve eczema symptoms. You would stop using your usual eczema creams during the trial to see if the sand play alone helps.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 2–5 - NCT05797831RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Maintenance treatment for TP53-wildtype endometrial cancer
This trial tests navtemadlin as a maintenance (ongoing) treatment to help prevent endometrial cancer from coming back after chemotherapy works. It is mainly for people whose cancer has certain genetic features (TP53 “wildtype”) and who had a strong response to first-line taxane–platinum chemo.
Vallejo, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05985863RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell therapy for acute-on-chronic liver failure
This trial tests whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords can help people with acute-on-chronic liver failure, a sudden worsening of chronic liver disease. The goal is to see if this treatment improves liver function and survival.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06111976Recruiting
TMS plus reactivation therapy for resistant PTSD
This trial tests if adding a type of brain stimulation (TMS) to a memory reactivation therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms that haven't improved with standard antidepressants. If you have persistent PTSD, this study could offer a new treatment option.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT06405776Recruiting
Lidocaine for pain and survival after bowel surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a drug called lidocaine, given during surgery, can help control pain after colon or rectal surgery and possibly improve long-term survival in older adults. The goal is to see if lidocaine offers better pain relief and recovery compared to standard care.
SichuanAges 60 years+ - NCT05159687RecruitingPhase 3
Atomoxetine to help prevent fainting from vasovagal episodes
This Phase 3 study tests whether atomoxetine can reduce how often vasovagal fainting happens. It may help people who have frequent fainting episodes with triggers like stress or standing for long periods.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04186286RecruitingPhase 2
Testing propranolol vs ivabradine for POTS symptoms
This study compares two heart-rate medicines—propranolol and ivabradine—to see which better improves symptoms in people with POTS. It uses a “crossover” design, meaning you may try one medicine and then switch to the other.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–60 - NCT06214598Recruiting
Anti-inflammatory diet for breast cancer patients on hormone therapy
This study tests whether a special anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce side effects in breast cancer survivors who are taking aromatase inhibitors after menopause. You would be randomly assigned to either follow the diet for 6 months or continue your usual diet, and your health will be monitored.
BelgradeAges 45–70 - NCT06406205RecruitingPhase 3
Study of QLG1074 for active lupus nephritis
This trial tests a new medicine called QLG1074 added to standard treatments for people with active lupus nephritis, a kidney problem caused by lupus. It aims to see if the combination helps control the disease better.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT05755737RecruitingPhase 2
Ondansetron to prevent fainting episodes from vasovagal syncope
This Phase 2 study tests whether ondansetron can help prevent future fainting (vasovagal syncope) in adults who have had recent episodes. If it works, it may reduce how often you faint and improve safety in everyday situations.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–100 - NCT05487092Recruiting
Letrozole to help prevent endometrioma coming back after surgery
This study tests whether taking letrozole after laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery can lower the chance that an endometrioma (a type of ovarian endometriosis cyst) comes back. It may help some people reduce recurrence after the cyst is removed.
Hong KongAges 18–45 - NCT04650880Recruiting
Vitamin D study for irregular periods from PCOS
This trial studies whether taking vitamin D can improve ovulation (the release of an egg) in people with PCOS who have long, irregular menstrual cycles. It may help some participants have more regular ovulation and cycle timing, but you would be monitored with vaginal ultrasound and blood tests.
Hong KongAges 18–40 - NCT04868578Recruiting
Vitamin PPI supplements for ectopic calcification in PXE
This trial studies whether taking PPI-type supplements can slow or reduce unwanted calcification in people with PXE. It’s meant to help manage disease changes caused by abnormal calcium deposits, based on your medical testing.
AngersAges 18–65 - NCT05233722Recruiting
Study of how mTOR affects insulin sensitivity in healthy men
This study looks at whether a body pathway called mTOR helps control how your body handles insulin and blood sugar. It’s done in healthy men to understand insulin sensitivity before testing approaches in people with health problems later.
CopenhagenAges 22–35 - NCT07852988RecruitingPhase 4
Adding digestive enzymes to usual diabetes treatment
This study tests adding a digestive enzyme (pancreatin) to your usual diabetes medicines to see if it helps control blood sugar better. You may benefit if your current treatment is working, but your A1C is still not in the target range.
Zabrze, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 35–75 - NCT07851623RecruitingPhase 1
Inhaled study drug for healthy adults and adults with asthma
This early-phase study tests an inhaled medication (CHF10136) to see if it's safe and how the body handles it. It includes both healthy adults and people with asthma, and participants will be monitored closely throughout.
LeedsAges 18–65 - NCT06421818RecruitingPhase 2
Baitouweng Decoction for ulcerative colitis with damp-heat
This trial tests a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Baitouweng Decoction for people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis who also have a specific pattern of symptoms called 'damp-heat' in the large intestine. It aims to see if the medicine can help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT06426355Recruiting
NMN supplement for IVF in women with low ovarian reserve
This study tests whether a supplement called NMN can improve pregnancy outcomes for women with low ovarian reserve who are undergoing IVF or ICSI. It's designed for women who have been told they have a low egg supply and are looking for options to increase their chances.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–40 - NCT05725512RecruitingPhase 4
Prednisolone to prevent unexplained recurrent miscarriages
This trial tests whether a medicine called prednisolone can help prevent further miscarriages in people who have had recurrent miscarriages with no known cause. If you qualify, you would take prednisolone early in pregnancy and the study team would watch whether more losses occur.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18–40 - NCT07842640RecruitingPhase 1
Injectable treatment for overweight and obesity
This study tests an injectable medication called ASC35 to see if it is safe and tolerable for people who are overweight or obese. It may help with weight management, though it is an early-stage trial focused on safety first.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07843472RecruitingPhase 3
Petrelintide for weight loss in people with heart disease
This study tests a new medication called petrelintide to help people with overweight or obesity and heart disease lose weight. It may offer a new way to manage weight and improve heart health.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 40 years+ - NCT07843485RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss medication for adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called petrelintide to help people with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be an option if you've struggled with weight loss through diet alone.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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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.