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
- NCT07613710RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of Lu AH69593 for healthy adults or narcolepsy
This study tests whether a new medication called Lu AH69593 is safe and well-tolerated in healthy adults and people with narcolepsy type 1. Researchers want to understand how the drug affects the body and whether it could help treat excessive daytime sleepiness.
HelsinkiAges 18–64 - NCT07613294RecruitingPhase 3
Testing lepodisiran to reduce heart plaque buildup
This study tests whether a new medicine called lepodisiran can shrink plaque in heart arteries for adults with high Lp(a) (a type of cholesterol linked to heart disease) who have had a heart event or are at serious risk. The trial uses CT scans to monitor changes in your arteries.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 45–80 - NCT07614958RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new cholesterol medicine against bempedoic acid
This study compares two new medicines—obicetrapib and bempedoic acid—to see which one better lowers cholesterol in people whose cholesterol remains high despite taking standard medications. If your cholesterol isn't controlled well enough with current drugs, this trial may help you access an experimental treatment.
Stockton-on-TeesAges 18 years+ - NCT07615426RecruitingPhase 1
Testing aticaprant with antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia
This study tests whether a new medication called aticaprant is safe and well-tolerated when added to your current antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia. The goal is to see if it could help improve symptoms without causing serious side effects.
Garden Grove, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07617597RecruitingPhase 3
Testing deuruxolitinib for severe hair loss in Japanese adults
This study tests whether a new drug called deuruxolitinib can help regrow hair in people with alopecia areata (an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss). The drug works by blocking certain immune signals that attack hair follicles.
AsahikawaAges 18–65 - NCT07615868RecruitingPhase 1
New blood-thinner study for heart disease patients in China
This study tests a new medication called selatogrel in people with chronic coronary syndrome (long-term heart disease caused by narrowed heart arteries). Researchers want to see how the body processes this drug and whether it helps prevent future heart problems.
BeijingAges 18–85 - NCT07616934RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and immune response study of VAX-A1 vaccine in healthy young adults
This study tests a new vaccine called VAX-A1 in healthy people aged 18–40 to see if it's safe and if it helps the body build protection against Group A Streptococcus (a bacteria that can cause serious infections). You'll receive two vaccine doses and have blood tests and heart monitoring over 6 months.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–40 - NCT06704321Recruiting
Effects of TOTUM-448 on liver fat and heart health
This trial tests a supplement called TOTUM-448 to see if it can reduce liver fat and improve heart health in people with a fatty liver condition (MASLD). If you have excess liver fat and are overweight, this study could help find new ways to manage your condition.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT05432362Recruiting
Energy sensing brain study in depression and weight groups
This study tests how the brain and body respond to “energy sensing” in people with depression and in people with different body weights. You may be asked to do assessments and follow specific health and diet rules so the researchers can compare groups.
Graz, StyriaAges 18–40 - NCT06424834RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Targeted medicines for chest pain without blocked arteries
This study tests if specific heart medicines (like beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers) can help people with chest pain that is not caused by blocked arteries. It aims to treat the tiny blood vessels or spasms that may be the real cause of your pain.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03888924RecruitingPhase 2
BCG vaccine for people with radiologically isolated syndrome
This trial tests whether a BCG vaccine can help people who have radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS), a condition where MRI scans show signs of possible multiple sclerosis before symptoms develop. The study aims to see if vaccination is safe and can change disease behavior over time.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07604324RecruitingPhase 1
New Drug for Moderate to Severe Eczema Treatment
This study tests a new investigational drug called DCY636 to see if it can help people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that hasn't improved with topical creams. The trial starts with safety testing in healthy volunteers, then moves to people with active eczema.
FukuokaAges 18–55 - NCT07606352RecruitingPhase 2
STL303 Safety and Efficacy for IgA Kidney Disease
This trial tests a new drug called STL303 for patients with IgA nephropathy, a type of kidney disease where IgA (an antibody) builds up and damages kidneys. The study aims to see if STL303 is safe and can help slow kidney damage in people whose current blood pressure medications alone aren't controlling their protein loss.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07606365RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a New Treatment for Geographic Atrophy
This study tests a new drug called STL303 for geographic atrophy, a condition where the back of the eye slowly loses cells, causing vision loss. The drug aims to slow or stop this vision loss in people over 60.
Bakersfield, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07608432RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New DMD Treatment Given Every 4 Weeks
This study tests whether a new medicine called zeleciment rostudirsen can help ambulatory (walking) males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The medicine is given as an intravenous infusion (through a vein) every 4 weeks and works by helping the body produce a protective muscle protein.
Hillsborough, North CarolinaAges 4–18 - NCT07609108RecruitingPhase 3
Pridopidine to slow Huntington's disease progression
This study tests whether a medication called pridopidine can help slow the progression of Huntington's disease symptoms in adults. Huntington's is a genetic disorder affecting movement, mood, and thinking, and this trial aims to see if pridopidine improves daily functioning and quality of life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 23–65 - NCT07606950RecruitingPhase 3
Testing HRS-5635 to improve hepatitis B treatment
This study tests whether adding a new drug called HRS-5635 to your current hepatitis B medicine works better than your current treatment alone. You may qualify if your hepatitis B is already controlled with antiviral pills and your viral levels are very low.
Guangzhou, GuangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07610473RecruitingPhase 2
Testing DT-101 as an add-on for depression
This trial tests if a new medication, DT-101, can help when added to your current depression treatment. It's for adults with recurrent depression who may need extra support.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT03660917RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Riluzole treatment for SCA7 nerve balance problems
This trial studies whether riluzole can help people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7), a genetic condition that affects balance and coordination. It may help slow symptoms or improve daily function, and you’d be closely monitored for side effects.
RomeAges 7 years+ - NCT05767450Recruiting
Test for early type 1 diabetes in children
This study looks at children who have just started insulin for new-onset type 1 diabetes. It aims to test an intervention early in the course of the disease, which may help change how the immune system and diabetes progress.
Milan, MilanAges 7–17 - NCT07606014RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Probiotics to Support Mental Health Treatment
This study tests whether taking special probiotics (beneficial bacteria) can help prevent weight gain and metabolic changes when starting antipsychotic medications for psychosis. You'd take probiotics daily while beginning or recently starting one of four common antipsychotic drugs.
Leeuwarden, Provincie FrieslandAges 18–65 - NCT07608328RecruitingPhase 4
Azithromycin to Reduce Bronchiectasis Flare-Ups
This study tests whether a common antibiotic called azithromycin can help prevent flare-ups (sudden worsening) of bronchiectasis—a lung condition where airways become permanently enlarged and damaged. Patients will take azithromycin or a placebo for 12 months to see if it reduces how often they get sick.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT07607938RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin for Depression With Loss of Interest or Pleasure
This study tests whether psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, can help people with depression who experience anhedonia—a loss of interest or pleasure in activities. Researchers will monitor your brain activity and mood changes over time to see if this treatment is safe and helpful.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07604311RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing IgA nephropathy flare-ups with Nefecon
This study tests whether continuing Nefecon after initial treatment helps prevent IgA nephropathy (a kidney disease) from coming back. If you have already been on Nefecon for at least 9 months and your protein levels are low now, you might be able to join.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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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.