# Clinical Trials on The No Agenda Show

Clinical Trials comes up in 80 chapters across 71 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 80
- **Episodes:** 71
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [Nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [Eli Lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [Hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [Ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 80

### Australian COVID Vaccine, HIV Homology Claims

- **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Time:** 1:34:35–1:35:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/australian-covid-vaccine-hiv-homology-claims.md

A report discusses an early Australian COVID-19 vaccine candidate that was abandoned after human subjects reportedly tested false-positive for HIV. The issue was linked to a region of the spike protein that shared homology with HIV. Dr. Peter McCullough is cited regarding the "missteps" and safety concerns surrounding the global vaccine campaign.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [covid-19 vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-vaccine.md), [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), [spike protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spike-protein.md), [peter mccullough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-mccullough.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Eli Lilly, Retatrutide, and Weight Loss Results

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 2:03:34–2:06:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/eli-lilly-retatrutide-and-weight-loss-results.md

Eli Lilly is developing a new obesity medication called Retatrutide, which targets three different hormones (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon). Clinical trials show patients lost an average of 70 pounds over 80 weeks, significantly outperforming placebos. The hosts discuss whether this is simply a repackaged peptide that is already available through "peptide dealers."

Keywords: [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), retatrutide, [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [peptides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peptides.md)

### Maha Institute Symposium on Long-Term Antidepressant Use

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 49:05–54:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/maha-institute-symposium-on-long-term-antidepressant-use.md

At the Maha Institute symposium, Dr. Anders Sorensen criticized the psychiatric industry for relying on eight-week clinical trials to guide five-year real-world usage of antidepressants. The discussion draws parallels between the current SSRI crisis and previous medical scandals involving benzodiazepines and opioids, where safety claims were prioritized over long-term dependency data.

Keywords: maha institute, anders sorensen, [bmj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmj.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [benzodiazepines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzodiazepines.md)

### Bacterial DNA Contamination, FDA Enforcement

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 1:20:58–1:24:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/bacterial-dna-contamination-fda-enforcement.md

The mass-produced version of the Pfizer vaccine reportedly used Escherichia coli bacteria, leading to significant contamination with bacterial DNA and increased cancer risks. Meanwhile, in the US, the FDA is criticized for failing to collect $19 billion in fines from pharmaceutical companies that suppressed unfavorable clinical trial results. New FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCary recently acknowledged this widespread suppression of data.

Keywords: escherichia coli, bacterial dna, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), dr. marty mccary, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Long COVID Roundtable, RFK Jr, and NIH Funding

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 2:28:28–2:35:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/long-covid-roundtable-rfk-jr-and-nih-funding.md

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds a roundtable to address Long COVID, noting that $1.5 billion in NIH funding has yielded few results. Researchers and advocates call for a broader strategy, including biomarkers for diagnosis and increased participation from the pharmaceutical industry. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting "Long COVID" is a catch-all term used to maintain public focus on the virus and secure more funding.

Keywords: [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [robert f. kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Margaret Brennan, FDA Commissioner Vaccine Debate

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 36:05–40:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/margaret-brennan-fda-commissioner-vaccine-debate.md

CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan questioned the FDA Commissioner regarding the lack of randomized controlled trial data for COVID-19 boosters in healthy children. The discussion touched on the 41% hospitalization rate of children without underlying conditions and the public's declining confidence in universal vaccine recommendations. Critics argue that the media and government agencies are ignoring data regarding vaccine-induced myocarditis in young males.

Keywords: [margaret brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-brennan.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Chronic Sequelae, Pharma Clinical Trial Costs

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 57:30–59:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/chronic-sequelae-pharma-clinical-trial-costs.md

The medical term "chronic sequelae" is used to describe the long-term complications of COVID-19, including heart disease and strokes. Dr. Peter Hotez argued that the FDA's requirement for new placebo-controlled trials for every variant is a "way of denying vaccine access" because the costs are prohibitively expensive for pharmaceutical companies. The segment also references Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on maintaining vaccine access for all Americans.

Keywords: sequelae, [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [heart disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-disease.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [robert f. kennedy jr.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md)

### Dronavix FDA Approval, Non-Addictive Painkiller Claims

- **Episode:** [1739: Hypophora](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-16
- **Time:** 2:37:22–2:40:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora/chapter/dronavix-fda-approval-non-addictive-painkiller-claims.md

The FDA has approved Dronavix, a new non-addictive alternative to opioids for treating acute pain. While clinical trials compared the drug to placebos and hydrocodone, critics point out that it was only tested on a few hundred people before being cleared for the general population. Medical professionals are being encouraged to monitor real-life data as the medication is introduced to patients with chronic conditions.

Keywords: dronavix, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [opioids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioids.md), acute pain, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### RNA Vaccine Development, Safety Risks and Indemnification

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 23:57–26:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/rna-vaccine-development-safety-risks-and-indemnification.md

The development of RNA vaccines by companies like Moderna and CureVac offered a potential path to beating the traditional 18-month timeline for vaccine creation. Experts noted the difficulty of ensuring efficacy in elderly populations and the risks of side effects when deployed at a global scale. Bill Gates mentioned that governments would need to provide risk indemnification before a vaccine could be distributed to the entire world.

Keywords: [rna vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rna-vaccine.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), curevac, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [indemnification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indemnification.md)

### Vaccine Phase 3 Trials, Minority Community Outreach

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 1:38:11–1:40:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/vaccine-phase-3-trials-minority-community-outreach.md

Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins discussed the start of Phase 3 vaccine trials, emphasizing the need for diverse enrollment. They highlighted the importance of including older people and minority groups, such as African Americans and Latinos, who have been disproportionately affected by the virus. The officials called on the public to volunteer for these trials to help determine safety and efficacy.

Keywords: phase 3 trials, [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [francis collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francis-collins.md), clinical enrollment

### Mass Vaccination Logistics, Informed Consent and Nuremberg

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 2:48:55–2:51:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/mass-vaccination-logistics-informed-consent-and-nuremberg.md

The upcoming global vaccination program is described as the most complicated in human history, requiring hundreds of millions of people to receive two doses. Critics invoke the Nuremberg Charter, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and the right to refuse unwanted medical interventions. The logistical challenges include doubling the production of vials, needles, and syringes, as well as managing potential side effects across the population.

Keywords: [mass vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-vaccination.md), [informed consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/informed-consent.md), [nuremberg charter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuremberg-charter.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Moderna RSV Vaccine Trial Halt

- **Episode:** [1721: Doc Doc Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-15
- **Time:** 1:27:32–1:28:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go/chapter/moderna-rsv-vaccine-trial-halt.md

Moderna abruptly halted its mRNA vaccine clinical trial for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children after data indicated the vaccine might worsen the disease. The FDA disclosed that vaccinated children in the trial experienced severe RSV at rates up to three times higher than the placebo group.

Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [rsv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), clinical trial, [vaccine failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-failure.md)

### Bill Gates Calls India a Laboratory for Health Pilots

- **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-05
- **Time:** 1:49:37–1:54:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/bill-gates-calls-india-a-laboratory-for-health-pilots.md

Bill Gates faced backlash in India after describing the country as a "laboratory" for testing health and nutrition pilots during a podcast with Reid Hoffman. The comments revived memories of a 2009 controversy involving the Gates Foundation-funded HPV vaccine trials on tribal girls, which were later found to have lacked informed consent. Gates' history of flying first class while publicly claiming to fly coach was also noted as an example of his perceived disconnect from the public.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), [hpv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv-vaccine.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Pharmaceutical Industry Influence on Obesity Medicine

- **Episode:** [1644: Shock Opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-23
- **Time:** 32:16–37:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera/chapter/pharmaceutical-industry-influence-on-obesity-medicine.md

The ABC special on weight loss drugs featured prominent doctors who admitted to serving as paid consultants for pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. These physicians argued that patients may need to remain on GLP-1 medications for life to manage the "disease" of obesity. Critics compare this marketing strategy to the early promotion of OxyContin, alleging that pharmaceutical companies are using media platforms to normalize long-term drug dependency.

Keywords: [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [novo nordisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novo-nordisk.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md)

### Chronic Weight Management, FDA Terminology and Rat Studies

- **Episode:** [1606: Food Noise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-09
- **Time:** 24:26–29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/chronic-weight-management-fda-terminology-and-rat-studies.md

An examination of the FDA's use of the term "chronic weight management" for Zepbound. The drug's safety warnings include the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors observed in rat studies, though the implications for human health remain officially unknown.

Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), chronic weight management, [thyroid cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thyroid-cancer.md), [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### RSV Vaccine and Preterm Birth Risks

- **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-11
- **Time:** 1:04:33–1:06:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/rsv-vaccine-and-preterm-birth-risks.md

A correction is issued regarding the safety data of new RSV vaccines. The hosts highlight reports indicating that the vaccines may be associated with increased rates of preterm births and neonatal deaths, rather than just efficacy concerns.

Keywords: [rsv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv-vaccine.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), preterm birth, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [medical safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-safety.md)

### Psychology Today and AI Research Skepticism

- **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-04
- **Time:** 1:45:44–1:49:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/psychology-today-and-ai-research-skepticism.md

The hosts analyze the research cited by *The New York Times* and *Psychology Today* supporting gender-affirming care, noting that many studies are from 2020 with small sample sizes. They highlight the lack of randomized controlled trials, which bioethicists claim would be "unethical" to conduct, effectively preventing rigorous scientific validation of the current medical protocols.

Keywords: [psychology today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology-today.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [gender affirming care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-affirming-care.md), [medical journals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-journals.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Albert Bourla, Pfizer mRNA Flu Vaccine Development

- **Episode:** [1522: Boiling Ocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-19
- **Time:** 27:54–29:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean/chapter/albert-bourla-pfizer-mrna-flu-vaccine-development.md

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discussed the progress of an mRNA-based flu vaccine during an interview at Davos. He indicated that clinical trial data is expected in the first half of 2023, with a potential launch later in the year. Bourla also confirmed that Pfizer is experimenting with a combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine to streamline future immunization efforts.

Keywords: [albert bourla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albert-bourla.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Australia Triple-Barrel Vaccine, Clinical Trials

- **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-15
- **Time:** 1:15:59–1:19:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/australia-triple-barrel-vaccine-clinical-trials.md

The University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia has begun clinical trials for a combination vaccine from Moderna that targets COVID-19, influenza, and RSV in a single shot. The "triple-barrel" vaccine is intended for healthy adults aged 50 to 75 to reduce the burden on the healthcare system. Proponents argue it simplifies the annual immunization schedule, while skeptics remain wary of the combined safety profile.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [rsv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv.md), [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### mRNA HIV Vaccine Trials and Platform Expansion

- **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-01
- **Time:** 45:53–47:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/mrna-hiv-vaccine-trials-and-platform-expansion.md

A listener report mentions a friend participating in an NIH study for an mRNA-based HIV vaccine. The hosts discuss the broader trend of the medical establishment moving toward the mRNA platform for all future vaccine development, regardless of the specific disease being targeted.

Keywords: [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [hiv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv-vaccine.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md), vaccine platform

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