Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,218 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07357051RecruitingPhase 3
Flu treatment study for children ages 2 to 12
This trial tests a new oral medicine (JKN2301) for children with the flu. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and works well to treat flu symptoms like fever and cough.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 2–11 - NCT07351968RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HRS-2129 for knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests an investigational drug, HRS-2129, for people with knee osteoarthritis who have moderate to severe pain. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective at reducing pain.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06940791RecruitingPhase 2
Tirabrutinib vs placebo for CNS lymphoma in remission
This trial tests whether taking the drug tirabrutinib (a pill) can help keep primary CNS lymphoma from coming back after successful initial chemotherapy. It compares the drug to a placebo (a dummy pill).
TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT07330154Recruiting
Gel for Faster Healing After Gum Graft Surgery
This trial tests a new gel (Nano Bio Fusion Gingival Gel) to see if it helps the roof of your mouth heal faster after a gum graft. It compares the gel to a placebo (inactive gel). The study is for people who need gum graft surgery for receding gums.
Irbid, Irbid GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07168200RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Adebrelimab with Chemoradiation for Advanced Cervical Cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to standard chemoradiation helps treat locally advanced cervical cancer better than chemoradiation alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07251998RecruitingPhase 2
A study of ICP-332 for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
This trial tests an oral medication called ICP-332 versus a placebo (a pill with no active drug) for people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The goal is to see if ICP-332 can improve skin symptoms and be safe.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07215390RecruitingPhase 2
Study of APL-3007 plus Syfovre for geographic atrophy
This trial tests whether a new drug called APL-3007, when added to your current Syfovre treatment, can slow the progression of geographic atrophy (an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration). It's for people who have already been on Syfovre for at least 6 months.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT06830798RecruitingPhase 3
Ravulizumab to prevent delayed graft function after kidney transplant
This study tests an investigational medicine (ravulizumab) given through a vein to see if it can prevent delayed graft function—meaning the new kidney takes longer to start working—after a high-risk kidney transplant. It is for adults on dialysis who are getting a kidney from a donor whose heart stopped or who is considered high-risk.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06569056RecruitingPhase 3
HRS-8427 for complicated urinary tract infections
This trial tests a new antibiotic, HRS-8427, for people with complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) or kidney infections. If you qualify, you would receive the study drug through an IV while in the hospital.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07129382RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CS32582 for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
This trial tests a new oral medication, CS32582, for people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective at reducing skin symptoms like redness, thickness, and scaling.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07496177RecruitingPhase 2
HTD1801 for kidney function in diabetes and kidney disease
This trial tests whether a new drug, HTD1801, can protect or improve kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It may help slow kidney damage and reduce protein in urine.
Weifang, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07033013Recruiting
Study of an oral supplement for menopause hot flashes
This study tests an oral product to see if it can help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes. It is for women aged 40–65 who still have a uterus and are not on hormone therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–65 - NCT06585540RecruitingPhase 3
Barhemsys for nausea and vomiting after weight loss surgery
This study tests if Barhemsys (a medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting) works for people who have had weight loss surgery (like gastric sleeve or gastric bypass). You would receive the medicine during surgery to see if it helps you avoid feeling sick afterwards.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–65 - NCT06007092RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HPV vaccine trial for oropharyngeal cancer patients
This trial tests a therapeutic vaccine for people with HPV16-positive oropharyngeal cancer who have finished curative treatment and are free of disease. The vaccine aims to help the immune system prevent the cancer from coming back.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT07498127Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Probiotics for colds in young children
This trial tests whether taking probiotics can help young children recover faster from common colds. If your child has a mild or moderate cold and is not taking other probiotics, they may be able to join.
Xuhui, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3 months–6 years - NCT06985459Recruiting
Splint for stiff finger joints after injury
This study tests whether a special splint called a 'relative motion orthosis' can help people regain movement in a stiff finger joint after an injury or surgery. If you have a recent finger joint problem and are willing to do hand therapy, this trial may help you recover better.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06750302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Penthrox vs placebo for sinus surgery pain
This trial tests if a pain reliever called Penthrox (methoxyflurane) works better than a placebo for pain during minor sinus procedures. If you are having a simple sinus surgery or coblation procedure, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06819254RecruitingPhase 4
Fisetin for fatigue in older cancer survivors
This study tests whether a natural compound called fisetin can reduce fatigue in people aged 60+ who have completed cancer treatment. If you still feel tired often, this pill-based treatment might help you regain energy.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06118281RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ziltivekimab after a heart attack
This study tests a new drug called ziltivekimab to see if it helps people who have recently had a heart attack. The drug is given as an injection and compared to a placebo (a shot with no active medicine).
Alexander City, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06639074RecruitingPhase 2
Folate receptor dendritic cell vaccine for ovarian cancer
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your own immune cells, designed to target a protein called folate receptor alpha found on many ovarian cancer cells. It is for people who have finished initial chemotherapy and have no signs of cancer remaining, to try to prevent it from coming back.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06994650RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HRS9531 for sleep apnea and obesity
This trial tests an injection called HRS9531 to see if it helps people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity who already use a CPAP or similar breathing device. It may help by reducing weight and improving breathing during sleep.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07453004RecruitingPhase 2
Study of plonmarlimab for frequent gout attacks
This trial tests a new investigational drug called plonmarlimab for people with frequent, painful gout flares who cannot take standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain and inflammation from the flare.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06365892Recruiting
Open-label placebo for pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial tests whether taking a placebo pill that you know is a placebo (open-label placebo) can help reduce pain after spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis. It compares the placebo to standard care in adolescents aged 11-17.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT06061848RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Grass pollen allergy shot with vitamin D
This study tests if adding vitamin D to a new type of allergy shot (ILIT) works better than standard allergy drops for grass pollen allergy. It may help if you have moderate to severe seasonal allergy symptoms.
LundAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,218 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.