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Placebo for Elagolix

AbbVie · Phase 3 active Small molecule

A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no pharmacological effect.

A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no pharmacological effect. Used for Control arm in Phase 3 clinical trials for Elagolix.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo for Elagolix
SponsorAbbVie
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo is an inert substance used as a control in clinical trials to establish the efficacy of an active drug by comparison. In Phase 3 trials for Elagolix, placebo serves as the comparator arm to demonstrate that observed clinical benefits are attributable to the active drug rather than natural disease progression or psychological factors.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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