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Migliol Placebo Oil

Barts & The London NHS Trust · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Migliol is a medium-chain triglyceride oil used as a placebo or inert control vehicle in clinical trials.

Migliol is a medium-chain triglyceride oil used as a placebo or inert control vehicle in clinical trials. Used for Placebo control in clinical trials.

At a glance

Generic nameMigliol Placebo Oil
SponsorBarts & The London NHS Trust
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Migliol (also known as Miglyol) is a pharmaceutical-grade medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil composed primarily of capric and caprylic acids. It is pharmacologically inert and is commonly used as a placebo comparator or vehicle in clinical studies rather than as an active therapeutic agent. In Phase 3 trials, it serves as a control to assess the efficacy of investigational drugs.

Approved indications

Common side effects

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Key clinical trials

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