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placebo sitagliptin

GlaxoSmithKline · FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 5/100

Placebo sitagliptin is an inert formulation used as a control in clinical trials; it contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no therapeutic effect.

Placebo sitagliptin is an inert formulation used as a control in clinical trials; it contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no therapeutic effect. Used for Clinical trial control arm (not a therapeutic indication).

At a glance

Generic nameplacebo sitagliptin
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Placebo sitagliptin is a non-active comparator used in randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of active sitagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor). It allows researchers to distinguish genuine drug effects from placebo response and natural disease progression. The formulation is identical in appearance and administration to active sitagliptin but lacks the active ingredient.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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