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Placebo (double-blind)

University of Rochester · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Placebo produces no pharmacological effect and serves as a control comparator in clinical trials to measure the true efficacy of an investigational drug.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo (double-blind)
Also known asPlacebo
SponsorUniversity of Rochester
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo is an inert substance administered in double-blind trials where neither the patient nor the investigator knows whether the subject is receiving active drug or placebo. Any clinical benefit observed in the placebo group is attributed to the placebo effect (psychological and contextual factors), allowing researchers to isolate the true pharmacological efficacy of the test drug by comparing outcomes between placebo and active treatment arms.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results