Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,230 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04772079RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug safety and effectiveness for youth plaque psoriasis
This study checks whether deucravacitinib works well and is safe in children and teens with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It also looks at drug levels in the body to help understand how the treatment behaves over time.
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 4–18 - NCT07744997Recruiting
Wellness product for better sleep and health
This study tests a health and wellness product for improving sleep and related health outcomes. It is a blinded study, meaning neither you nor the researchers will know if you receive the active product or a placebo until the study ends.
Del Mar, CaliforniaAges 21–105 - NCT07486934RecruitingPhase 3
Study of DYNE-101 for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
This trial tests an experimental drug called DYNE-101 to see if it can help people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The study aims to improve muscle function and daily life. It is for adults who can walk and stand up from a chair without help.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 16 years+ - NCT07640451RecruitingPhase 2
HRS-9821 inhalation treatment for moderate to severe COPD
This trial tests whether an inhaled medication called HRS-9821 can help people with moderate to severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) breathe better and reduce symptoms. You inhale the medication, and researchers will measure how well your lungs work and how you feel over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 40–80 - NCT07686081RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ponesimod for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests an oral medication called ponesimod for people with ulcerative colitis that hasn't responded well to other treatments. It aims to see if ponesimod can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07223658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ARO-DIMERPA for high triglycerides and cholesterol
This trial tests an experimental drug, ARO-DIMERPA, for people with very high triglycerides and cholesterol. It aims to lower those levels and reduce heart risks.
Charlestown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07368608RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for high blood pressure and cholesterol
This study tests a new medicine called BEBT-701 for people with mild to moderate high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The goal is to see if it can lower both blood pressure and LDL ('bad') cholesterol safely.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–60 - NCT06858579RecruitingPhase 3
Testing DNTH103 for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
This trial tests a new drug called DNTH103 for adults with CIDP, a condition that affects nerves and causes weakness. It aims to see if the drug can help people who are currently on treatment, have tried treatment before, or are new to treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07013487RecruitingPhase 3
Dengue vaccine study for healthy children ages 2 to 17
This trial tests an experimental dengue vaccine in healthy children and teens to see if it can prevent dengue. It may help protect your child from this mosquito-borne illness.
East Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital RegionAges 2–17 - NCT06480383RecruitingPhase 2
Adding an experimental pill to current anxiety medication
This study tests an experimental medication (ITI-1284) added to your current anxiety treatment to see if it improves symptoms. It's for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't gotten enough relief from their current medicine.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07322887RecruitingPhase 2
Study of sul-238 for early untreated parkinson's disease
This study tests whether an experimental medicine called SUL-238 can improve energy levels in the brain cells of people with early, untreated Parkinson's. It uses a special type of MRI to see if the medicine affects brain energy.
GroningenAges 40 years+ - NCT07224269RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Terazosin for energy levels in ALS
This study tests whether a blood pressure medicine called terazosin can boost energy production in cells of people with ALS, potentially slowing the disease. It involves taking the medication daily for a period and monitoring safety and effects.
Iowa City, IowaAges 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 - NCT06957691RecruitingPhase 2
Fezolinetant for hot flashes in men on hormone therapy
This study tests a medication called fezolinetant to see if it reduces hot flashes in men undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer. If you experience frequent hot flashes, this treatment might help alleviate them.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07332091RecruitingPhase 2
Study of vamifeport for adults with iron overload from hereditary hemochromatosis
This study tests an investigational drug called vamifeport to see if it can reduce iron levels in the body and improve outcomes for people with hereditary hemochromatosis (a genetic condition causing too much iron absorption). Participation may help manage iron overload and potentially reduce the need for regular blood removal treatments.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05305287RecruitingPhase 4
Measuring liver energy use in people with diabetes and fatty liver disease
This study looks at how the liver uses energy (mitochondria) in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. By understanding this, researchers may find better ways to treat liver problems.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07765004Recruiting
Probiotic supplement for constipation relief
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can improve constipation symptoms like infrequent bowel movements or hard stools. It might help you have more regular, softer stools.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07767903RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests an investigational medication to see if it can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will receive the study drug and be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
Cherry Hill, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07123779RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HS235 in obese patients with pulmonary hypertension and heart failure
This trial tests an investigational drug called HS235 in people who have both obesity (BMI 30-50) and a specific type of heart failure with preserved pumping function, along with high blood pressure in the lungs. The goal is to see if the drug can improve symptoms and quality of life.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07768423Recruiting
Omega-3 supplements and red blood cell health in soccer players
This study looks at how taking omega-3 supplements (from fish oil) affects the red blood cells of soccer players. It might help improve their overall health and performance.
Katowice, Mikolowska 72aAges 16–35 - NCT07203144RecruitingPhase 2
Selenium for depression in teens
This study tests whether taking selenium (a mineral found in some foods) can help improve depression symptoms in young people. Participants will take selenium supplements and have their mood and brain activity monitored over time.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT07143448RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HS235 for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults
This trial tests an experimental drug called HS235 for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition of high blood pressure in the lungs. It aims to see if the drug can help improve symptoms and exercise ability.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07767383RecruitingPhase 4
Improving sleep quality after knee surgery with added sedation and nerve blocks
This trial tests whether adding a calming medicine called dexmedetomidine to a nerve block around the knee can help you sleep better after arthroscopic knee surgery. It aims to find if this combination reduces sleep problems during recovery.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT05511363RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for psychosis in Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests a new drug called KarXT to see if it can safely reduce hallucinations and delusions in people with Alzheimer's disease. If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's and experiences these symptoms, this study might offer a new treatment option.
Homewood, AlabamaAges 55–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,230 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.