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Placebo dispersible tablet

University of Oxford · Phase 3 active Small molecule

A placebo dispersible tablet contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces therapeutic effects through the placebo effect.

A placebo dispersible tablet contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces therapeutic effects through the placebo effect. Used for Clinical trial control arm (non-therapeutic use).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo dispersible tablet
Also known asPlacebo
SponsorUniversity of Oxford
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo formulations are inert substances designed to mimic active drugs in appearance and administration route. In clinical trials, placebos serve as control comparators to isolate the true pharmacological effects of investigational drugs from psychological and contextual factors. The dispersible tablet formulation allows for flexible dosing and administration.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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