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Placebo Eyedrops

Jaeb Center for Health Research · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Placebo eyedrops contain no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produce therapeutic effects through the placebo effect.

Placebo eyedrops contain no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produce therapeutic effects through the placebo effect. Used for Control comparator in ophthalmic clinical trials (specific indication depends on concurrent active treatment arm).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo Eyedrops
Also known asSaline/ Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK) Ophthalmic Solution
SponsorJaeb Center for Health Research
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo eyedrops are used as a control comparator in clinical trials to assess the efficacy of active ophthalmic treatments by isolating the pharmacological effect from psychological and contextual factors. They may produce measurable clinical improvements through patient expectation and the natural history of the underlying condition. This formulation is typically used in Phase 3 trials to establish that an investigational drug performs better than placebo alone.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results