Clinical trials
Placebo clinical trials
Below are recruiting placebo clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07662148RecruitingPhase 1
Testing the safety of BIIB144 in healthy adults
This trial tests a single dose of an experimental drug (BIIB144) in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. You would receive either the drug or a placebo (inactive shot) and be closely monitored.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–55 - NCT07662135RecruitingPhase 3
A study of elecoglipron for type 2 diabetes with kidney problems
This trial tests a new medicine called elecoglipron to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who also have reduced kidney function. You would continue taking your current SGLT2i medication (like dapagliflozin).
Sun City, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07660848RecruitingPhase 2
A study of two new injections for fatty liver disease with MASH
This trial tests two new injections (HRS-4729 and HRS-9531) for people with MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. The study aims to see if these drugs can help reduce liver fat and improve liver health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07655115RecruitingPhase 3
Arbaclofen for Autism: Brain Wave Study
This study tests a medicine called arbaclofen to see how it affects brain waves in people with autism. It includes a brief double-blind crossover phase followed by a 10-week open-label treatment period.
ParisAges birth–64 years - NCT06355258RecruitingPhase 1
Troxerutin to prevent blood clots in COVID-19 patients
This trial tests if the drug troxerutin can prevent dangerous blood clots in adults hospitalized with mild or severe COVID-19. If you have COVID-19 and are not already on blood thinners or at high risk for bleeding, you may be able to join.
Shaoxing, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06533137Recruiting
How your mind can influence the placebo effect
This trial studies how your awareness and personal beliefs affect the placebo effect—a real improvement in symptoms from a treatment that has no active medicine. Researchers are looking at healthy people to understand how the mind and body interact, which could help improve future treatments.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07643623RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Immunotherapy for operable stomach cancer before and after surgery
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab, chemotherapy, and sometimes ipilimumab) given before surgery to shrink stomach or esophageal junction tumors, then continued after surgery. The goal is to improve survival in patients with resectable (removable) gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07640438RecruitingPhase 1
Safety Study of New Drug in Healthy Adults
This is a Phase 1 safety study testing a new investigational drug in healthy volunteers with no serious medical conditions. Researchers will give some participants the drug and others a placebo (inactive treatment) to see how safe the drug is and how the body responds to it.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07642661RecruitingPhase 2
Folinic Acid for Autism in Young Children
This study tests whether folinic acid (a B-vitamin supplement) can help improve autism symptoms in children ages 3–6. Folinic acid may support brain function, and researchers want to see if it works better than placebo (a dummy pill).
Jerusalem, N/A = Not ApplicableAges 3–6 - NCT07642505RecruitingPhase 4
L-Citrulline and Tadalafil for Mild Erectile Dysfunction
This study tests whether two compounds—L-citrulline (a natural amino acid) and tadalafil (a common erectile dysfunction medication)—work well together for men with mild to moderate erectile problems. The goal is to see if this combination safely improves sexual function.
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif GovernorateAges 30–70 - NCT07633288RecruitingPhase 2
AP1189 Safety and Efficacy for Severe Respiratory Viral Infection
This trial tests whether an experimental drug called AP1189, added to standard hospital care, can help people hospitalized with severe breathing problems from viruses like COVID-19, flu, or RSV. The goal is to see if it reduces the need for mechanical ventilation or other life support.
Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva CantonAges 18 years+ - NCT07634770RecruitingPhase 1
Oral insulin study compared to injected insulin
This early-stage study tests whether a new oral (swallowed) form of insulin called SCD0503 works as well as regular injected insulin in men with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will also check how food affects how your body absorbs the oral insulin.
Neuss, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–64 - NCT07633197Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Testing a new shingles vaccine for adults over 40
This study tests a new vaccine to protect against shingles (herpes zoster), a painful skin infection that can affect people as they age. You would receive the vaccine and be monitored to see if it's safe and how your body responds.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 40 years+ - NCT06125327RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
SC1011 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
This trial tests a new medication called SC1011 taken twice a day, compared to a placebo, to see if it can help people with IPF. It is for patients who were diagnosed within the last 5 years and have moderate lung function.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–80 - NCT07621809RecruitingPhase 3
Ianalumab versus placebo for Sjögren's disease with high symptom burden
This study tests whether a new drug called ianalumab can reduce dry mouth and other symptoms in people with Sjögren's disease—a condition where the immune system attacks moisture-producing glands. Participants will receive either ianalumab or a placebo (inactive injection) over 52 weeks to see if the drug helps.
Peoria, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07622108RecruitingPhase 3
Study of an investigational drug for active thyroid eye disease
This trial tests a new medicine called MHB018A for people with active thyroid eye disease (TED), a condition that causes the eyes to bulge and become inflamed. The study aims to see if the drug can reduce symptoms and improve eye appearance compared to a placebo.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT07621237RecruitingPhase 2
TNX-102 SL for Major Depressive Disorder
This study tests whether a new medication called TNX-102 SL can reduce depression symptoms better than a placebo (inactive pill). You'll take the medication daily and have regular check-ins to see how you're doing.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07624305RecruitingPhase 3
Balcinrenone and Dapagliflozin for Moderate-to-Severe Kidney Disease
This study tests a combination of two medications (balcinrenone and dapagliflozin) to help protect your kidneys if you have moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease. The trial evaluates whether this combination slows kidney damage and improves kidney health.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18–99 - NCT07621718RecruitingPhase 3
Zoldonrasib plus chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer with KRAS mutation
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone for pancreatic cancer that has spread and has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and control their cancer better.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07623161RecruitingPhase 3
Elritercept versus placebo for myelofibrosis anemia on ruxolitinib
This study tests whether a new drug called elritercept can help reduce the need for blood transfusions in adults with myelofibrosis (a bone marrow cancer) who are already taking ruxolitinib. The goal is to see if elritercept helps your body make more red blood cells naturally.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07625280RecruitingPhase 3
Twice-nightly treatment for narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia
This study tests whether taking the sleep medicine Xywav two times each night is safe and helps control symptoms better than a placebo. People with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia may join, including those who have not tried oxybate medicines before.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07625358Recruiting
How Caffeine and Alcohol Affect Your Eyes
This study measures how caffeine and alcohol change the size of your pupils (the dark circles in your eyes). Researchers want to understand how these common substances affect your eye's natural responses, which could help with vision and neurological research.
SingaporeAges 30–50 - NCT07623876RecruitingPhase 2
Medications to ease kidney stone surgery access
This trial tests whether two common medications—tamsulosin and aminophylline—help surgeons access kidney stones more easily during a minimally invasive procedure called retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). The goal is to make the surgery smoother and potentially reduce complications.
Aswān, Aswan GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06701396RecruitingPhase 3
Tasimelteon for delayed sleep phase disorder with genetic variant
This study tests a new sleep medication called tasimelteon compared to a placebo (inactive treatment) for people with a specific sleep disorder linked to a genetic change in the body's internal clock. If you have Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder and carry the CRY1Δ11 variant, this trial may help improve your sleep timing.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for placebo?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,154 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.