Clinical trials
Metabolic Effects clinical trials
Below are recruiting metabolic effects clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 188 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06647368Recruiting
Measuring brain sugar use with glucagon
This study tests a new way to measure how the brain uses sugar (glucose) to see if the hormone glucagon affects it. It may help researchers understand how certain hormones work in the body.
CopenhagenAges 25–70 - NCT06779201Recruiting
Fasting and its effects on metabolism and immunity
This study looks at how fasting affects your body's metabolism and immune system. It may help researchers understand if planned periods of not eating can improve health.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT06962605Recruiting
Running in short bursts and metabolic health
This trial looks at how doing short, repeated runs (intermittent running) can affect your metabolism and overall health. It's for men who are already active and want to see if this type of exercise helps them stay healthy.
TaipeiAges 20–45 - NCT06704516RecruitingPhase 1
HRT and fatty liver disease in menopausal women – a pilot study
This study tests whether starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) improves liver health in women with menopause and fatty liver disease (MASLD). It aims to understand how HRT might help reduce fat in the liver.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05962190Recruiting
Short-term extra fat intake to study liver metabolism
This study tests what happens to the liver and fat metabolism when you eat extra fat for a short time. It may help researchers understand how diet affects liver function and metabolism in otherwise stable adults.
OxfordAges 18–65 - NCT04410003RecruitingPhase 1
Stool-sample capsules to study gut microbiome in unexplained atherosclerosis
This early-phase study tests whether taking stool-based capsules can change gut bacteria in people with severe atherosclerosis that can’t be explained by usual risk factors. Researchers also measure related metabolic (body chemistry) and microbiome (gut bacteria) changes to see how this approach might help.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06759324Recruiting
Kombucha for weight: live vs. pasteurized effects
This study compares the effects of live kombucha versus pasteurized kombucha on gut health, metabolism, and liver function in people who are overweight or obese. Participants will drink kombucha daily for a set period to see if it improves their health.
Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco DistrictAges 18–60 - NCT06809166RecruitingPhase 4
Contrave for weight loss in adults with obesity
This study tests whether a weight loss medication called Contrave can help adults with obesity lose weight by changing how their body uses energy and handles food. If you qualify, you will take Contrave and be monitored for several months.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT07515547Recruiting
How Obesity Affects the Body Over Time
This research study examines how excess weight impacts your body's health and function, both in the short term and long term. Researchers want to understand the physical changes that happen with obesity and how your body responds.
Montreal, QuebecAges 25–40 - NCT07703371Recruiting
Kodo millet porridge and its effect on gut health and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether eating Kodo millet porridge every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and reduce risk factors for metabolic syndrome (like being overweight). If you are between 20 and 60 years old, are overweight or obese, and are willing to eat the porridge daily without changing your diet or exercise, you may be able to join.
Mysore, KarnatakaAges 20–60 - NCT07336797RecruitingPhase 2
Empagliflozin for weight and metabolism in HIV
This trial tests if empagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, can improve weight and metabolism in people with HIV who take dolutegravir and have a high body mass index (BMI). It may help reduce weight gain linked to HIV treatment.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07258576Recruiting
Birth control vs. natural cycle: muscle response to exercise
This study compares how muscle protein responds to resistance exercise in women who use birth control pills versus those with natural menstrual cycles. Participants will do exercise sessions and have muscle samples taken to see how their bodies build protein.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT07747909Recruiting
Orlistat for metabolic and hormonal health in PCOS
This study tests whether the weight-loss drug orlistat can improve blood sugar, hormones, and other metabolic measures in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). If you have PCOS and are overweight, this treatment might help with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth.
Abbottābād, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 18–45 - NCT07252362Recruiting
American ginseng's effect on urine and blood
This study looks at how American ginseng affects people's urine and blood, using a special test called LCMS-based metabolic analysis. It's for healthy individuals to understand the body's response to the herb.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT06923163Recruiting
How exercise affects your body's metabolism
This study looks at how exercise changes your metabolism in people who are not very active. It may help you understand how physical activity can benefit your health.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT06536881Recruiting
Diet and gut health during breast cancer chemo
This study looks at how changing your diet during chemotherapy affects side effects and your body's energy use. It involves providing stool samples to study gut bacteria.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT02216500Recruiting
Study ketogenic diet effects in people with epilepsy
This study looks at how a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet may change electrical activity in the brain and related body measurements in people with epilepsy. You may be asked to follow the diet and keep records so the researchers can compare changes over time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges Up to 50 years - NCT07460856Recruiting
Can Cranberries Improve Your Gut and Metabolic Health?
This study tests if eating cranberries can improve your gut health and metabolism. It’s for people who are overweight and have early signs of metabolic problems, like high blood sugar or high triglycerides.
Québec, QuebecAges 25–70 - NCT07707778Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tirzepatide for Weight and Aging in People with HIV
This trial tests whether a weight-loss medicine called tirzepatide can slow biological aging and improve metabolism in people with HIV who are already on effective treatment. It may help you reduce weight and possibly reverse some signs of aging.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07853898Recruiting
Pistachio snack trial for young adults with overweight
This study looks at how eating pistachios affects blood sugar and appetite after meals in young adults with overweight or obesity. Participants will eat pistachio snacks or a refined-carb snack and have blood tests to compare the effects.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–35 - NCT06717828Recruiting
Tai Chi for fatty liver in older adults
This trial tests whether Tai Chi, a gentle exercise, can improve fatty liver disease in middle-aged and older adults who are overweight. If you are between 40 and 75 and have metabolic fatty liver, you might be able to join.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 40–75 - NCT07344636Recruiting
NR supplements and zone 2 training for metabolism
This trial tests whether taking nicotinamide riboside (a vitamin-like supplement) helps your body burn fuel better during moderate exercise, known as zone 2 training. It may benefit healthy adults who want to improve their workout efficiency.
Hong Kong, Please SelectAges 18–80 - NCT07001709RecruitingPhase 4
How abiraterone affects oxycodone in prostate cancer
This study looks at how a common prostate cancer drug (abiraterone) affects how the body processes a painkiller (oxycodone). Men with prostate cancer who take abiraterone will be compared with those who do not, to see if the painkiller works differently.
Deventer, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT05866107Recruiting
App and smart scale program for weight loss in bipolar or schizophrenia
This study tests whether using a health app and smart body-fat scales helps people who are overweight or obese lose weight. It is designed for adults with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who are stable and can safely follow the weight-loss and activity plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metabolic effects?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 188 recruiting metabolic effects studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a metabolic effects trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a metabolic effects trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.