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
- NCT07750158RecruitingPhase 3
Zanzalintinib for colorectal cancer with residual tumor dna
This trial is testing a new drug (zanzalintinib) alone or with pembrolizumab to see if it can stop cancer from coming back in people with colorectal cancer who have no visible cancer on scans but still have tumor DNA in their blood.
Council Bluffs, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT07749768RecruitingPhase 1
Oral drug for ulcerative colitis safety study
This study tests an investigational oral drug for ulcerative colitis. It is an early-stage trial to check safety and how the drug is processed by the body in both healthy volunteers and patients with active ulcerative colitis.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–55 - NCT07743450RecruitingPhase 3
Daily oral medication for weight loss in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This study tests a once-a-day pill for adults who are overweight or have obesity and also have type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the medication helps with weight loss and improves blood sugar control.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07741461RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ACT201 for chronic hepatitis B
This trial tests a new medication called ACT201 in two parts: one for healthy volunteers and one for people with chronic hepatitis B. For participants with hepatitis B, the drug may help control the infection, and the study will check its safety and how well it works.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07746817RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for eczema
This study tests a new drug called BYN-001 in two groups: healthy people and people with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–55 - NCT07746544RecruitingPhase 3
Secutrelvir for treating covid-19 in adolescents and adults
This study tests an experimental oral antiviral, secutrelvir, for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are not sick enough to need hospital care. The medicine aims to reduce symptoms and help you recover faster.
Multiple LocationsAges 12–74 - NCT07743671RecruitingPhase 3
Engasertib for frequent nosebleeds from HHT
This trial tests an experimental pill, engasertib, to reduce frequent nosebleeds in adults with a rare blood vessel condition called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Participation may help if you have moderate to severe nosebleeds and need iron or blood transfusions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07748728Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Study of TLL-018 for rheumatoid arthritis after standard treatments fail
This study tests an investigational drug called TLL-018 for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not improved enough with standard disease-modifying drugs. It aims to see if the drug can reduce joint pain and swelling.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07747857RecruitingPhase 1
Study of TQF3250 capsules for type 2 diabetes with overweight or obesity
This study tests a new capsule medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to see if it helps control blood sugar and weight.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT07743463RecruitingPhase 3
Daily pill for weight loss in adults with excess weight or weight-related health issues
This study tests a once-daily pill called ASC30 to help adults with obesity or overweight who also have conditions like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or heart disease lose weight. The pill may work by affecting appetite and blood sugar, and the study aims to see how effective and safe it is.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07748624RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for people with VEXAS
This study tests an investigational drug called arumakimig (MAS825) in people with VEXAS, a rare genetic condition that causes inflammation. The trial checks if the drug helps control symptoms and improve quality of life.
Yokohama, KanagawaAges 18 years+ - NCT07743580RecruitingPhase 3
Secutrelvir for covid-19 patients at high risk
This trial tests a new antiviral pill, secutrelvir, for people with mild to moderate covid-19 who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill. It aims to see if the drug can prevent hospitalization or severe disease.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT06609447RecruitingPhase 4
Probiotic with vedolizumab for moderate ulcerative colitis
This study tests whether adding a special probiotic (VSL#3) to vedolizumab helps people with moderate ulcerative colitis more than vedolizumab alone. You may qualify if you are already planning to start vedolizumab and haven't responded well enough to other treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07749092Recruiting
Kimchi powder for gut health in IBS
This study tests whether taking kimchi powder (a dried form of the fermented cabbage dish) can improve gut health and symptoms in people with diarrhea-predominant IBS. You'll avoid regular kimchi for about 2 months, then take the powder daily and track how you feel.
YangsanAges 20–70 - NCT07746635Recruiting
Fecal transplant for obese women with polyendocrine ovarian syndrome
This study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (putting healthy bacteria from a donor into your gut) can help women with polyendocrine ovarian syndrome and obesity improve their chances of a successful frozen embryo transfer. It may help by balancing the bacteria in your gut, which could improve your overall health and fertility.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–40 - NCT07740967Recruiting
Collagen and omega supplements for middle-aged women
This study tests whether daily collagen and omega-3 supplements can improve health in healthy middle-aged women. You would take the supplements for a period and have your health measured.
LoughboroughAges 35–65 - NCT07749118Recruiting
Study of HB05P for muscle health in older adults
This study tests a food product called HB05P to see if it can help improve muscle strength and physical function in people with low muscle mass. It includes a supervised exercise program and may help you maintain independence as you age.
YangsanAges 50–79 - NCT07747909Recruiting
Orlistat for metabolic and hormonal health in PCOS
This study tests whether the weight-loss drug orlistat can improve blood sugar, hormones, and other metabolic measures in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). If you have PCOS and are overweight, this treatment might help with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth.
Abbottābād, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 18–45 - NCT04972799Recruiting
Fat injection for severe bowel leakage using a placebo comparison
This study tests whether injecting your own body fat around the anal muscle area can reduce severe fecal (bowel) leakage compared with a placebo (fake) treatment. It’s designed to be safe and more effective than doing nothing, with participants getting both treatments in a cross-over design.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05919745RecruitingPhase 4
Ibuprofen before mouth surgery to reduce pain sensing
This trial studies whether taking ibuprofen before tooth extraction and bone graft surgery can lower how much pain you feel afterward. It may help by changing the body’s pain response during healing.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04010526RecruitingPhase 2
Local treatment for Crohn’s fistulas using your own fat cells
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a local injection of fat-derived cells (made from your own tissue) can improve difficult Crohn’s disease fistulas around the anus. It’s designed for people whose Crohn’s fistulas have not responded to usual treatments.
Marseille, PACAAges 18 years+ - NCT05241405Recruiting
American ginseng to reduce fatigue after cancer treatment
This study tests whether taking American ginseng for 8 weeks can lessen long-lasting tiredness (fatigue) in people who recently finished certain breast or gynecologic cancer treatments. It may help reduce fatigue when other causes have been ruled out.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06620679Recruiting
Brain inflammation and stress in healthy men
This study explores how inflammation in the body affects the brain's response to stress. Healthy men will have brain scans and stress tests to understand this link better.
Leuven, Flemish BrabantAges 18–45 - NCT07734103RecruitingPhase 2
Lumateperone for Adult Stuttering
This study tests whether the drug lumateperone can help adults with stuttering, a speech disorder that began in childhood. If you have moderate or severe stuttering, this treatment might reduce symptoms.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaAges 18–65
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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.