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
- NCT07580716RecruitingPhase 2
Knee Injection Treatment for Moderate Osteoarthritis
This study tests a new cell-based injection (Allocetra) directly into the knee joint for people with moderate osteoarthritis who haven't benefited from other treatments. The goal is to reduce pain and improve knee function.
Longwood, FloridaAges 64 years+ - NCT07579884RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an experimental tablet for early memory loss
This study tests an experimental tablet called RP902 for people with mild cognitive impairment (early memory and thinking problems). The goal is to see if it can safely help slow down memory decline.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–85 - NCT07580794RecruitingPhase 1
Safety Study of New Drug HSK56630 in Healthy People
This is an early-stage safety test of a new investigational drug called HSK56630 in healthy volunteers with no major medical conditions. Researchers will monitor how your body tolerates the drug and what side effects might occur.
Bayswater, VictoriaAges 18–60 - NCT07578012RecruitingPhase 4
Ismigen to prevent respiratory infections in children
This study tests whether a medicine called Ismigen can help children who get frequent respiratory infections (like colds, bronchitis, or throat infections) stay healthier. The medicine is made from bacterial components designed to strengthen the immune system.
BialystokAges 3–12 - NCT07578584RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of NNC0497-0040 in healthy and overweight adults
This early-stage study tests a new investigational medication in three groups: healthy adults with normal weight, adults who are overweight or obese, and men with type 1 diabetes who are also overweight. The research aims to understand how safe the medication is and how the body processes it.
NeussAges 18–55 - NCT07580924RecruitingPhase 1
Safety Study of NHL907 in Healthy Adults
This is an early-stage safety study testing a new drug called NHL907 in healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how the drug is processed by the body and confirm it is safe.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–60 - NCT07581431RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ISM8969 in healthy and obese adults with heart disease risk
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called ISM8969 to see if it's safe and how the body handles it. Participants are either healthy adults or adults who are overweight with risk factors for heart disease, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–80 - NCT07581210RecruitingPhase 2
QD202 Study for Recent Stroke Treated With Clot-Busting Medicine
This study tests whether a new drug called QD202 can help protect the brain and improve recovery when given alongside standard clot-busting therapy (thrombolysis) for acute ischemic stroke. You would be in the trial if you had a stroke in the last 24 hours and are receiving or planning to receive thrombolytic treatment.
Meizhou, GuangdongAges 18–85 - NCT07584434RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and Dosage Study of VX-433 in Healthy People
This is a first-in-human study testing a new drug called VX-433 to see how safe it is and how the body handles it. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is running this early-stage trial to understand the right dosage and side effects in healthy volunteers.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–55 - NCT07582458RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Modafinil for Fatigue in Controlled Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This trial tests whether modafinil (a wakefulness-promoting medication) can reduce severe fatigue in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) whose disease is well-controlled. If you have persistent exhaustion despite your IBD being stable, this study may help determine if this medication works for you.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18–75 - NCT07578168Enrolling by invitation
Kinesio Tape for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether kinesiology tape (a special stretchy tape applied to the skin) can reduce pain and improve function in people with rotator cuff syndrome, a common shoulder condition. You'll be randomly assigned to receive the tape or a control treatment and tracked over several weeks.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07584278Recruiting
Probiotics and Biomarkers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This study tests whether probiotics (beneficial bacteria) can help reduce irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and change certain markers in your gut. You'll take a probiotic supplement for 12 weeks while researchers track how your symptoms and gut health change.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07581145RecruitingPhase 3
Semaglutide for Faster Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This study tests whether a diabetes medication called semaglutide can help foot ulcers heal faster in people with type 2 diabetes. If it works, it could offer a new treatment option for a common and serious diabetes complication.
CopenhagenAges 18–90 - NCT07585474Enrolling by invitation
Gut Health During Long Travel for Football Players
This study looks at how long airplane trips affect the gut bacteria in professional male football players. Researchers will track changes in your digestive system during pre-season travel to understand if travel impacts your gut health.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–40 - NCT07581470Recruiting
Steroid Injection to Reduce Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
This study tests whether adding a steroid medication (dexamethasone) through an IV line during hip replacement surgery reduces pain afterward. Researchers will compare three different doses to see which works best when combined with a nerve block (numbing medicine injected near the hip).
PoznanAges 18–100 - NCT07585669Recruiting
Omega-3 Supplements for New Celiac Disease Patients
This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acids (a type of fish oil supplement) can reduce inflammation and improve gut health in people newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Participants will follow a gluten-free diet while taking the supplement to see if it helps their body heal.
Santiago, Metropolitan RegionAges 18–65 - NCT07585994Recruiting
Probiotic supplement for long-standing type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether taking a specific probiotic (a beneficial bacteria) for 4 weeks can improve immune function and metabolism in people who have had type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years. Researchers believe this probiotic may help the body's remaining insulin-producing cells work better.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06723119Recruiting
Resveratrol supplement for exercise and recovery in men
This study tests whether a daily supplement called resveratrol (found in some foods) can help active men exercise better and recover faster. You'll take either resveratrol or a placebo, follow a diet, and complete fitness tests.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–40 - NCT07572396RecruitingPhase 2
HPV treatment with vaginal suppositories for mild cervical changes
This study tests a new vaginal medication (Dysplasix) to treat mild cervical cell changes caused by high-risk HPV. The goal is to see if this treatment can help your body clear the virus and prevent these changes from getting worse.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 18–65 - NCT07568678RecruitingPhase 1
Testing HMS1005 in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called HMS1005 in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see how safe it is and how the body responds to different doses. You may qualify if you have type 2 diabetes that is either untreated or controlled with common diabetes medications.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07571005RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Weight-Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea
This study tests whether a new injectable medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with excess weight and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep) lose weight and improve their sleep apnea—without needing a CPAP machine. The goal is to see if better weight loss can reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07576608RecruitingPhase 2
New Injectable Treatment for Thick, Raised Scars
This study tests an experimental injection (9MW3811) to help improve the appearance and feel of thick, raised scars that haven't improved on their own in at least 6 months. The treatment may reduce redness, firmness, and other signs of abnormal scarring.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07570147RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of ABBV-1451 infusions and injections in healthy adults
This early-stage trial tests how the body handles a new experimental drug called ABBV-1451, given as either an infusion (IV drip) or injection. Researchers want to make sure it's safe and well-tolerated in healthy volunteers before testing it in people with medical conditions.
Grayslake, IllinoisAges 18–60 - NCT07571161RecruitingPhase 3
Donanemab for early Alzheimer's disease in Chinese participants
This trial tests a drug called donanemab in people who have early signs of Alzheimer's disease (amyloid buildup in the brain) but are still thinking clearly. The goal is to see if the drug can slow or prevent cognitive decline before memory problems start.
BeijingAges 55–80
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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.