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Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline

Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline is a Small molecule drug developed by Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Control arm in Phase 3 clinical trials (specific indication depends on the pentoxifylline trial being conducted). Also known as: Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline 400 mg daily, to imitate the anti-, inflammatory and appetite-stimulating pill while subjects undergo thrice, weekly hemodialysis and during the following non-dialysis day (6 days per week).

This is a placebo pill designed to mimic pentoxifylline in appearance for use as a control in clinical trials.

This is a placebo pill designed to mimic pentoxifylline in appearance for use as a control in clinical trials. Used for Control arm in Phase 3 clinical trials (specific indication depends on the pentoxifylline trial being conducted).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline
Also known asPlacebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline 400 mg daily, to imitate the anti-, inflammatory and appetite-stimulating pill while subjects undergo thrice, weekly hemodialysis and during the following non-dialysis day (6 days per week)
SponsorLundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

As a placebo, this formulation contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no pharmacological effect. It is used in Phase 3 trials to serve as a control arm against pentoxifylline, which is a methylxanthine derivative that improves blood flow by reducing blood viscosity and increasing red blood cell deformability. The placebo allows researchers to isolate the true therapeutic effect of pentoxifylline from placebo response.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline

What is Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline?

Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline is a Small molecule drug developed by Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, indicated for Control arm in Phase 3 clinical trials (specific indication depends on the pentoxifylline trial being conducted).

How does Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline work?

This is a placebo pill designed to mimic pentoxifylline in appearance for use as a control in clinical trials.

What is Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline used for?

Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline is indicated for Control arm in Phase 3 clinical trials (specific indication depends on the pentoxifylline trial being conducted).

Who makes Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline?

Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline is developed by Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (see full Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center pipeline at /company/lundquist-institute-for-biomedical-innovation-at-harbor-ucla-medical-center).

Is Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline also known as anything else?

Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline is also known as Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline 400 mg daily, to imitate the anti-, inflammatory and appetite-stimulating pill while subjects undergo thrice, weekly hemodialysis and during the following non-dialysis day (6 days per week).

What development phase is Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline in?

Placebo pill imitating pentoxiphylline is in Phase 3.

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