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
- NCT01477957Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and changes in insulin and body energy use
This study tests whether weight-loss surgery improves how your body uses insulin and energy. It compares insulin sensitivity and related measurements before and after surgery to understand who benefits.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 20–70 - NCT07362550Recruiting
12-week healthy diet study for twins
This study tests whether a 12-week balanced diet plan helps improve body composition and metabolism in twins. It may help you understand how diet changes affect your health.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06862180Recruiting
Meal replacement for diabetes control trial
This trial tests whether replacing one meal a day with a special shake can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and overall health. If you have type 2 diabetes, take diabetes pills, and your blood sugar is not well controlled (HbA1c 7–10%), you may be able to join.
Kubang Kerian, KelantanAges 30–65 - NCT07334080RecruitingPhase 1
Study of how food affects ECC4703 in healthy adults
This trial tests how taking the study drug ECC4703 with or without food affects its levels in the body, and how well the body absorbs it. It helps find the best way to take the drug.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–65 - NCT07315282Recruiting
Iron supplements for overweight women: effects on blood sugar
This study tests whether oral iron supplements can improve how the body uses insulin and manages blood sugar in overweight or obese women with low iron stores.
BeirutAges 18–45 - NCT07107789Enrolling by invitation
Can animated videos help kids with type 1 diabetes?
This study tests whether watching short education videos with animations can help children with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar, take care of themselves, and feel more positive about their condition. It's for kids aged 11 to 18 who use an insulin pen.
Erzurum, PalandökenAges 11–18 - NCT06559995RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketone drink for alcohol withdrawal
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can ease alcohol withdrawal and help your brain heal. If you have been drinking heavily for at least 3 years and are having withdrawal symptoms now, this might be an option for you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06424106Recruiting
Glucagon & fasting insulin in people without type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how glucagon affects insulin release and blood sugar in people who do not have type 2 diabetes. It may help us understand normal glucose control better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 25–65 - NCT07760506Recruiting
Quercetin and CoQ10 supplements for health in sedentary adults
This study tests whether two natural supplements, quercetin and CoQ10, can reduce inflammation and improve metabolic health in adults who are not very active. If you are overweight and at risk for prediabetes, this trial might help you understand how these supplements affect your body.
Tampa, FloridaAges 50–75 - NCT06994871Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and liver fat in fatty liver disease
This study tests if different types of exercise can reduce fat in the liver for people with metabolic fatty liver disease. It might help if you are looking for a non-drug way to improve your liver health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–45 - NCT06879652Recruiting
Does dairy affect weight and health in teens and seniors?
This study looks at how eating more dairy might affect body weight, body composition, and health in adolescents and older adults who have some extra weight and borderline high blood sugar. It will likely compare a higher dairy diet to a usual diet.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–80 - NCT07389603Recruiting
Time-restricted eating and nutrition counseling for metabolic syndrome
This study tests if eating only within a shorter daily window, combined with personalized nutrition advice, can improve metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and excess belly fat. You may qualify if you're an adult who eats over 14 hours a day and has at least three of the listed health markers.
Ciudad Guzmán, JaliscoAges 18–60 - NCT07051733Enrolling by invitation
Health literacy program for metabolic syndrome
This study tests a health information literacy program to help people with metabolic syndrome better understand and manage their health. It aims to see if the program improves how they take care of their condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07644000Recruiting
Hydrogen inhalation and exercise response in healthy women
This study tests whether breathing in molecular hydrogen before exercise affects how your body uses energy during physical activity. Researchers want to see if this simple intervention might improve exercise performance or recovery in healthy women.
OlomoucAges 18–30 - NCT07430969Recruiting
Muscle Stimulation and Amino Acids for ICU Patients on Ventilators
This trial tests whether giving muscle stimulation and amino acids can help patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine to maintain their muscle protein. The study aims to prevent muscle wasting during critical illness.
EdeAges 18 years+ - NCT07420998Recruiting
Carob extract's effect on blood sugar in prediabetes
This study tests whether a nutritional product with carob extract can help people with slightly high blood sugar (glucose intolerance or prediabetes) improve how their body handles carbohydrates. It may help lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
MurciaAges 18–65 - NCT07036952Enrolling by invitation
Omega-3 for metabolic syndrome in PCOS
This trial tests if adding omega-3 supplements to standard care helps women with PCOS who also have metabolic syndrome. It may offer a natural way to improve associated health issues.
Dhaka, BsmmuAges 18–36 - NCT06782906Recruiting
More activity, no evening snacks for teen prediabetes
This study tests whether increasing physical activity and stopping evening snacking can improve the health of teenagers with prediabetes. It may help you manage your blood sugar and prevent type 2 diabetes.
Houston, TexasAges 12–18 - NCT06216678Recruiting
Can healthy diets with plant oils improve heart health?
This study tests if adding plant oils to a healthy diet can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in people with moderately high cholesterol. It involves following a specific meal plan and having your health monitored over several weeks.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 25–60 - NCT04838249Recruiting
Hormone therapy study on eating, energy, and heart health
This study looks at how cross-sex hormone therapy affects appetite (eating behavior), metabolism (how your body uses food), energy balance, and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. You may be included if you meet specific health and safety requirements and can follow study procedures.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07504068Recruiting
Exercise and supplement for metabolic health in overweight adults
This trial tests whether a combination of physical exercise and a nutritional supplement can improve body composition, metabolism, and overall health in adults who are overweight and have early signs of metabolic problems. It may help you if you are looking for a non-drug approach to boost your health.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 50–65 - NCT05705804Recruiting
Comparing statins and ezetimibe for heart patients with metabolic syndrome
This trial tests if pitavastatin alone or with ezetimibe affects blood sugar differently than atorvastatin in people who have heart or blood vessel disease and metabolic syndrome but do not have diabetes.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT06226168Recruiting
Hypoxia exercise for bone health in premenopausal women
This study looks at how an exercise program done in low-oxygen (hypoxia) conditions affects bone health and metabolism in premenopausal women. It could help if you're interested in improving your bone density naturally.
KrakowAges 50–59 - NCT06642363RecruitingPhase 1
Astaxanthin for PCOS symptoms and heart health
This trial tests if astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant, can improve PCOS symptoms and heart-related health in women with PCOS who are overweight but not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Isfahan, IsfahanAges 18–45
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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.