Clinical trials
Metabolic Effects clinical trials
Below are recruiting metabolic effects clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 203 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06040905Recruiting
Coenzyme Q10 for cognitive decline with high blood sugar and muscle loss
This trial tests whether Coenzyme Q10 supplements help people with mild memory loss or Alzheimer's who also have high blood sugar and early muscle weakness. It aims to see if CoQ10 can improve thinking and daily function.
TaichungAges 50–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT06790225Recruiting
A study on a gut hormone and bone health
This trial looks at how a natural gut hormone (GIP) affects bone remodeling in healthy people. If you are healthy, you may help us understand how this hormone works on bone cells.
EsbjergAges 18–40 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06767722Recruiting
Lifestyle program for high blood sugar in early pregnancy
This trial tests if a lifestyle program (diet and activity changes) can help pregnant women who have slightly high blood sugar in early pregnancy. It aims to improve glucose levels and reduce complications for both mother and baby.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–55 - NCT07501923Recruiting
How heat exposure day and night affects human health
This study looks at how exposure to heat during the day, night, or both affects the health of healthy young adults. It may help understand how heat impacts the body and find ways to protect people from heat-related risks.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–30 - NCT07251361Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This study tests whether a special exercise program that combines different types of training (like aerobic, strength, and balance) can improve heart and muscle function, daily abilities, and quality of life in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). You may benefit if your heart failure is stable and you are able to exercise safely.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT05972564RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SGLT2 drug trial for belly fat inflammation before weight-loss surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether an SGLT2 drug can reduce inflammation in belly fat and improve blood vessel function. It may help people with metabolic syndrome prepare for (and potentially benefit around) planned gastric bypass or sleeve surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06172335Recruiting
Testing fish oil for heart health in people with belly fat
This study tests whether a type of fish oil can help reduce plaque buildup in arteries, focusing on people with high triglycerides and extra belly fat.
OsloAges 20–70 - NCT06616454Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for obese teens with metabolic issues
This study tests whether eating only during certain hours of the day can help improve body composition and metabolism in obese teenagers who also have conditions like fatty liver, insulin resistance, prediabetes, or high cholesterol. It uses a smartphone app to track eating times.
KayseriAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT01143480Recruiting
Testing how the body responds to endotoxin
This study checks how your immune system (your body’s defense system) reacts to a controlled substance that triggers inflammation. It may help researchers understand why some people have stronger or weaker inflammatory responses.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT07359625Recruiting
Study on ketone drinks and insulin health
This study tests if drinking a ketone supplement can improve how your body responds to insulin, which affects blood sugar control.
Aarhus NAges 55–70 - NCT07229521Recruiting
Nattokinase for heart, gut, sleep, and brain health in metabolic syndrome with sleep issues
This study tests whether a supplement called nattokinase can improve heart health, sleep, thinking, and gut bacteria in people with metabolic syndrome and mild-to-moderate sleep apnea. If you have a larger waist, blood pressure or blood sugar issues, or imbalanced cholesterol, and have been diagnosed with mild or moderate sleep apnea, you may be eligible.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06515652Recruiting
Herbal vs standard medicines for metabolic syndrome
This study compares herbal medicines to standard medications for people with metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess belly fat. The goal is to see if herbs work as well as traditional drugs, with fewer side effects.
Karachi, SindhAges 35–65 - NCT06746805Recruiting
Ketone drink and exercise fuel use in trained cyclists
This study tests if drinking a ketone supplement before exercise changes how your body uses carbs for fuel. It may help trained cyclists and triathletes understand fuel efficiency.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18–50 - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metabolic effects?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 203 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.