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Placebo matching Seroquel XR

AstraZeneca · FDA-approved active Small molecule

This is a placebo formulation designed to match the appearance and characteristics of Seroquel XR (quetiapine extended-release) for use as a control in clinical trials.

This is a placebo formulation designed to match the appearance and characteristics of Seroquel XR (quetiapine extended-release) for use as a control in clinical trials. Used for Clinical trial control for Seroquel XR studies.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo matching Seroquel XR
SponsorAstraZeneca
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPsychiatry
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Placebo matching formulations are inactive preparations manufactured to be identical or nearly identical in appearance, taste, and physical properties to the active drug being studied. In this case, it matches Seroquel XR to enable blinded clinical trial designs where neither patients nor researchers know who receives active quetiapine or placebo, ensuring unbiased assessment of drug efficacy and safety.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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