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Moderna has started a phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate if their vaccine can prevent coronavirus disease 2019.
What specifically is in the placebo?
According to an NIH press release the trial will use a "saline placebo", in two doses mirroring the two doses of active ingredient.
Saline is a fairly typical placebo.
