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The placebo capsules
The placebo capsules are inert substances used as a control in clinical trials.
The placebo capsules are inert substances used as a control in clinical trials. Used for Control in clinical trials.
At a glance
| Generic name | The placebo capsules |
|---|---|
| Also known as | N |
| Sponsor | Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Placebo capsules are designed to mimic the appearance and feel of active medication, but contain no active pharmaceutical ingredient. They are used as a control group in clinical trials to compare the effects of the active medication to a group that receives no treatment.
Approved indications
- Control in clinical trials
Common side effects
- No adverse events
Key clinical trials
- Safety and Efficacy of L. Lactis CKDB001 in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease (NA)
- The Effects of Resistance Training and a Plant-Based Supplement on Perimenopausal Symptoms and Muscle Health. (NA)
- Efficacy of Nigella Sativa (Nisatol®) in Women With Borderline Blood Pressure Values or a Non-Dipper Blood Pressure Phenotype (NA)
- Psilocybe Cubensis Mushrooms With or Without Fluoxetine for Refractory Depression (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Bomedemstat vs Hydroxyurea for Essential Thrombocythemia (MK-3543-007) (PHASE3)
- IRELAnD: Investigating the Role of Early Low-dose Aspirin in Diabetes (PHASE3)
- A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) With or Without Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) as First Line (1L) Intervention in a Programmed Cell Death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) Selected Population With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) (MK-7902-010) (KEYNOTE-010) (PHASE3)
- Effect of L. Reuteri LM1063 on Sleep Health Improvement (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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