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Placebo (SD-101-0.0) cream

Scioderm, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Placebo cream contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces therapeutic effects solely through the placebo effect.

Placebo cream contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces therapeutic effects solely through the placebo effect. Used for Control comparator in phase 3 clinical trials (specific indication unknown).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo (SD-101-0.0) cream
Also known asplacebo
SponsorScioderm, Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

SD-101-0.0 is an inert topical formulation used as a control comparator in clinical trials. It relies on patient expectation and the natural healing process rather than any pharmacological action. Placebo formulations are essential for establishing the true efficacy of investigational drugs by distinguishing genuine drug effects from psychological and natural disease resolution.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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