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
- NCT06337864Recruiting
Large neutral amino acids for adults with classical PKU
This study tests whether a specific mix of large neutral amino acids (LNAAs) can help adults with classical PKU by lowering phenylalanine levels in the brain. It includes an MRI and PET scan to see how the treatment affects brain activity.
CopenhagenAges 18–50 - NCT06712667Recruiting
Coffee and intense exercise: a caffeine metabolism study
This study looks at how coffee affects people who do intense exercise, and how their bodies process caffeine. It may help understand if coffee can improve exercise performance or recovery.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT07082309Recruiting
How ketone drinks affect muscle protein in healthy adults
This trial tests whether a ketone monoester drink can change how your body builds muscle protein. It may help researchers understand if these supplements could benefit muscle health.
Exeter, DevonAges 18–40 - NCT07361887Recruiting
Moderate wine and healthy aging study
This study tests whether moderate wine consumption can help healthy aging by looking at tiny particles in your blood after a meal. It may help you understand how wine affects your body's cells.
Seville, SevillaAges 35–36 - NCT06078683Recruiting
Ketone drink for exercise and heart health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can improve exercise ability and heart function in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will have two treadmill exercise tests and heart MRI scans to see how the drink affects their performance and cardiac efficiency.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT07395973Recruiting
Ketogenic drink and muscle health in older adults
This study tests whether a special ketogenic drink taken for 4 weeks can improve how your body uses energy and help maintain muscle health. It may be a good option if you are between 60 and 80, overweight but not diabetic, and not very active.
MaastrichtAges 60–80 - NCT07215533Recruiting
Exercise trials for teens and young adults at risk for diabetes
This study compares two types of exercise—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and time-restricted eating (TRE)—to help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in teens and young adults who are overweight or have obesity.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 14–30 - NCT07111208Recruiting
Air, noise, and lifestyle effects on heart health
This study tests if wearing a wristband that tracks air and noise can help reduce heart risks in people with early signs of metabolic syndrome. You will also get lifestyle tips to help protect your heart.
Kaunas, Kaunas CountyAges 45–64 - NCT06500078Recruiting
Intermittent Diet for Heart Health in Kids
This study tests whether a special diet pattern (eating less at certain times) can improve heart health and blood sugar in school-aged children. It's for children who are overweight or have early signs of diabetes or heart risks.
ShanghaiAges 7–18 - NCT04575844RecruitingPhase 4
Exercise and GLP-1 to improve insulin and muscle blood flow
This study looks at whether doing exercise and a GLP-1 medicine (liraglutide or similar) can improve how your body uses insulin and how blood flows to your muscles. It is aimed at adults with metabolic syndrome who do not already have diabetes.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 21–60 - NCT07423780Recruiting
Exercise after weight-loss surgery
This study tests a supervised exercise program for people who recently had weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass). It aims to help improve physical fitness and recovery after surgery.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–60 - NCT06769477Recruiting
Education for type 2 diabetes self-management
This study tests whether a special education program helps people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition, feel more in control of their health, and improve their blood sugar and other health numbers.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT05737342Recruiting
Test supplement to lower A1c and steady blood sugar
This trial studies ANKASCIN 568-P products to see if they can lower A1c (a blood sugar average) and help regulate blood glucose. It may help people with early blood sugar problems, but you must avoid diabetes medicines during the study.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT04055428RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a hormone supplement to improve heart and metabolic health
This study tests whether adding a natriuretic peptide medicine improves heart health and metabolism in Black adults. It may help with blood pressure and related health markers, but you must meet specific health and safety criteria.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07505277Recruiting
Testing special foods for people at risk of metabolic syndrome
This trial tests whether foods with antioxidants, prebiotic fibers, and oat beta-glucans can help people who are at risk for metabolic syndrome. It looks at measures like waist size, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol to see if these foods improve health markers.
Bolzano, BolzanoAges 18–60 - NCT06798948RecruitingPhase 2
Can a mix of herbs improve mild fatty liver?
This study is testing if a combination of four herbs (artichoke, milk thistle, turmeric, and licorice root) can help people with non-alcoholic mild to moderate fatty liver disease (also called metabolic-associated fatty liver disease). It's a randomized trial, meaning participants are assigned to either the herbal mix or a comparison group. This may offer a natural option to support liver health.
Hangzhou, Select...Ages 18–65 - NCT06683248Recruiting
Night shifts and menstrual cycle health study
This study looks at how working night shifts affects your health throughout your menstrual cycle. It aims to help understand the risks and support better health for shift workers.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18–35 - NCT06866119Recruiting
Estrogen and heart health in women with early menopause
This study looks at how estrogen therapy affects heart health in women with primary ovarian insufficiency (early menopause). Participants will take a standard estrogen patch and progesterone pill, and researchers will monitor their heart function over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30–40 - NCT01659749Recruiting
Support and nutrition programs for women with PKU
This study looks at how educational, social support, and nutrition help affect pregnancy outcomes and quality of life in women with PKU. It may help you better manage PKU-related needs before and during pregnancy.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 11 years+ - NCT06896175Recruiting
How Yerba Mate Harvest and Preparation Affect Cholesterol
This trial tests how different ways of harvesting and preparing yerba mate affect your cholesterol levels. You'll drink specially prepared yerba mate for 6 months and have your blood lipids checked at the end.
Coronel OviedoAges 18–60 - NCT06739993Recruiting
Can breathing exercises improve blood sugar in prediabetes?
This study tests if a special breathing technique (heart rate variability biofeedback) can help people with prediabetes improve their blood sugar control. You will attend screening visits and practice breathing exercises at home to see if this lowers your risk of developing diabetes.
Mainz, MainzAges 18–65 - NCT06320782Enrolling by invitation
Diet and belly fat study for overweight adults
This study tests how different diets affect belly fat, thigh muscle, and heart health in people who are overweight. It might help you find a way to eat that improves your health.
Recife, PernambucoAges 20 years+ - NCT06590623Recruiting
How a ketone supplement affects your immune cells
This study tests what happens to your immune cells when you take a single dose of a common ingredient (ketone supplement) after not eating overnight. Researchers want to see if it changes how your immune system works at a molecular level.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT07718048Recruiting
MCT drink study for healthy young adults
This trial tests how different forms of MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oils affect your body's ketone levels, blood fats, and blood sugar. It is for healthy adults aged 18 to 40 who want to help researchers understand these effects.
MilanAges 18–40
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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.