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Glucose 5% (placebo)

Hospices Civils de Lyon · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Glucose 5% solution serves as an inert placebo control with no active pharmacological mechanism.

Glucose 5% solution serves as an inert placebo control with no active pharmacological mechanism. Used for Placebo control in phase 3 clinical trial (specific indication unknown).

At a glance

Generic nameGlucose 5% (placebo)
Also known asPlacebo
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

As a 5% dextrose solution in water, this preparation provides osmotic and nutritional support but is used in clinical trials as a control arm to establish baseline efficacy and safety of an investigational agent. The solution has no specific molecular target or therapeutic mechanism beyond basic fluid and caloric supplementation.

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Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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