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Placebo for Sitagliptin

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · 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 trial for Sitagliptin (type 2 diabetes mellitus).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo for Sitagliptin
Also known asPlacebo
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
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 this Phase 3 trial, the placebo serves as the comparator arm against Sitagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes). Any observed effects in the placebo group are attributed to the placebo effect or natural disease progression.

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Common side effects

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