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Placebo for Enlicitide

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Small molecule

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

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

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo for Enlicitide
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebos are inert substances used as controls in clinical trials to establish the efficacy of an active drug by comparison. Any observed effects in placebo groups are attributed to the placebo effect, natural disease progression, or regression to the mean. Placebos are essential for blinded trial designs to isolate the true therapeutic benefit of the investigational drug.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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