Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,198 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06023589RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tezepelumab for kids with severe asthma
This study tests if tezepelumab can help reduce severe asthma attacks in children ages 5 to 11. It compares the drug to a placebo (a dummy treatment) to see if it is safe and effective.
Montgomery, AlabamaAges 5–11 - NCT07085767RecruitingPhase 3
Palazestrant and ribociclib for first-line advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug (palazestrant) combined with ribociclib for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer that is estrogen receptor-positive and HER2-negative. You may qualify if you haven't had treatment for advanced disease and your cancer has either just been found or came back long after completing hormone therapy.
Hot Springs, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07066826RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Huperzine A for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia
This study tests whether Huperzine A controlled-release tablets can help improve memory and thinking in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. You'll take the tablets or a placebo to see if it slows down dementia symptoms.
BeijingAges 50–85 - NCT07614984RecruitingPhase 2
Testing MK-7262 and Enlicitide for High Lipoprotein(a)
This trial tests two experimental drugs designed to lower lipoprotein(a)—a type of cholesterol particle linked to heart disease—in people whose levels remain high despite taking statins (cholesterol-lowering medications). The goal is to see if these drugs can safely reduce this risk factor.
Alexander City, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07133880RecruitingPhase 4
Nebulizer vs inhaler for COPD breathing treatment
This study compares two ways to deliver long-acting bronchodilator medications for COPD: a nebulizer (machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist) versus a handheld inhaler. The goal is to see which method works better for people with moderate to severe COPD symptoms.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 40 years+ - NCT06077760RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized cancer vaccine plus Keytruda for lung cancer after surgery
This study tests a new personalized cancer vaccine (V940) plus Keytruda versus a placebo plus Keytruda for people with non-small cell lung cancer that was removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the vaccine helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226765RecruitingPhase 3
Weight-loss drug for sleep apnea without CPAP
This study tests a new weight-loss medication called maridebart cafraglutide against a placebo in people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who are not using a CPAP machine. The goal is to find out if weight loss can reduce symptoms like pauses in breathing during sleep.
Northridge, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07766720Recruiting
Eggshell membrane and turmeric supplements for exercise recovery
This trial tests whether taking eggshell membrane, curcumin (turmeric), or both together can help your muscles recover faster after intense exercise. It may reduce soreness and help you bounce back sooner.
College Station, TexasAges 18–40 - NCT06504290RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of VV119 for healthy adults and people with schizophrenia
This trial tests if a new drug called VV119 is safe and how it works in the body. It is for healthy volunteers and for people who have had schizophrenia for at least a year and are currently having worsening symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07643623RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Immunotherapy for operable stomach cancer before and after surgery
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab, chemotherapy, and sometimes ipilimumab) given before surgery to shrink stomach or esophageal junction tumors, then continued after surgery. The goal is to improve survival in patients with resectable (removable) gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07761936RecruitingPhase 3
Safinamide for Parkinson's disease pain
This study tests whether safinamide, an add-on medication for Parkinson's disease, can reduce chronic pain in people who also experience motor fluctuations (times when symptoms return between doses). It aims to see if this treatment can improve pain and quality of life.
Verona, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07027345RecruitingPhase 2
Topical TolaSure cream for epidermolysis bullosa simplex
This study tests a medicated cream called TolaSure on skin affected by epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), a condition that causes fragile skin and blistering. The cream aims to reduce blistering and improve healing by targeting a faulty protein in the skin. It is for people with localized, intermediate, or severe EBS who are currently having active blistering.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT06873945RecruitingPhase 3
Study of two doses of ritlecitinib for alopecia areata
This study tests two different doses of a pill called ritlecitinib to see if it can help regrow hair in people with significant hair loss from alopecia areata. It is for people aged 12 and older who have lost at least half of their scalp hair.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT04853342RecruitingPhase 3
Furmonertinib after lung tumor removal for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether furmonertinib, an oral targeted medicine, can improve outcomes after your lung tumor has been completely removed. It also checks for side effects and compares results against placebo in people with specific EGFR gene mutations.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07763574Enrolling by invitation
Strength training and omega-3 for muscle and brain health
This study tests whether combining strength training with omega-3 supplements improves muscle strength and thinking skills in healthy adults. You would either join an exercise group or a non-exercising control group.
GdanskAges 25–35 - 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 - NCT07434895RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Can CBD Change How You Use Cannabis?
This study looks at how taking CBD (a cannabis compound that doesn't get you high) affects your cannabis use. It is for healthy adults who use cannabis for recreational reasons, not for medical treatment.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–55 - NCT06138743RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Investigational treatment for adult-onset myotonic dystrophy type 1
This trial is testing a new drug called SRP-1003 for people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) who developed symptoms after age 12. The goal is to see if it can reduce muscle problems like myotonia (difficulty relaxing muscles) and improve daily function.
Liverpool, New South WalesAges 18–65 - NCT07757087RecruitingPhase 1
Study on energy use after weight loss
This study tests a new medicine to see how it affects the body's energy use after losing weight. It compares the medicine to a low-calorie diet or a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient) in adults with obesity.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT07758920RecruitingPhase 2
New tablet for long-term shingles pain
This trial tests a new tablet called HL-1186 for treating post-herpetic neuralgia (long-lasting pain after shingles). It compares the new drug to pregabalin, a standard treatment, to see if it's safer and more effective.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07405801RecruitingPhase 2
Inavolisib plus ribociclib plus fulvestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (inavolisib, ribociclib, and fulvestrant) compared to a placebo plus two of the drugs (ribociclib and fulvestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to see if adding inavolisib improves outcomes.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04858334RecruitingPhase 2
Olaparib after pancreatic cancer surgery for BRCA or PALB2 mutations
This trial studies whether olaparib (a targeted cancer medicine) can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery in people with BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutations. You would get olaparib or a placebo (inactive pill) and be closely followed to see if recurrence is reduced.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07598708RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cleminorexton for Narcolepsy: A New Treatment Study
This study tests whether a new medication called cleminorexton helps people with narcolepsy (a condition causing severe daytime sleepiness) sleep better and feel more alert. You would take this medication instead of your current narcolepsy drugs for several months to see if it works.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,198 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.