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
- 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 - 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+ - NCT05912348Recruiting
Study of how an unhealthy lifestyle affects active young adults
This study looks at how eating or daily habits that promote weight gain (“obesogenic” lifestyle) affect fitness and health markers in young adults who already exercise. It may help researchers understand what lifestyle changes matter most, and whether certain patterns affect active people differently.
Durham, New HampshireAges 18–30 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06359444Recruiting
Exercise therapy for fatty liver disease
This study tests whether a high-intensity exercise program can improve liver function and insulin sensitivity in people with MASLD (a type of fatty liver disease). It may help you if you are looking for a non-drug way to manage your condition.
GhentAges 18–75 - 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 - 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 - NCT07298863Recruiting
How hydration affects energy use during rest and exercise
This study looks at how being hydrated or dehydrated changes how your body uses energy (substrate oxidation) when you are resting and doing light or moderate exercise. You will cycle and provide samples to help researchers understand the impact of hydration.
Valhalla, New YorkAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT05236374Recruiting
Daily beef in a heart-healthy diet to study zinc cells
This study tests whether eating daily beef as part of a heart-healthy diet changes how your body’s cells handle zinc, a mineral important for many functions. It’s designed for older adults and includes strict diet and medication rules to keep results accurate.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 55–70 - NCT07514663Recruiting
Effects of Corn and Avocado Oils on Heart Health
This study compares how corn oil and avocado oil affect your cholesterol and heart health markers. You'll eat controlled meals containing one of these oils for 3 weeks at a time to see which might be better for your cardiovascular risk factors.
Addison, IllinoisAges 18–74 - NCT07669168Recruiting
Health study comparing usual care vs. extra support
This study looks at whether adding extra health support helps people stay healthier over time. You would be followed for a while and asked to share how you are doing.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06768216Recruiting
Mediterranean vs. low-fat diet for fatty liver in overweight kids
This trial compares two diets—a Mediterranean-style diet and a low-fat diet—to see which better reduces liver fat in overweight children and teens with fatty liver disease (MASLD). It aims to find a safe, effective eating plan for young people.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 8–18 - NCT06138821Recruiting
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity and MASH
This study tests if a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty helps people with obesity and a liver condition called MASH lose weight and improve their liver health. It might be an option if you have both obesity and MASH and haven't had weight-loss surgery before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07456332Enrolling by invitation
Digital lifestyle program for weight loss with HIV and fatty liver
This trial tests a digital lifestyle program (diet and activity coaching) to help people with HIV and fatty liver disease lose weight. It aims to see if the program can reduce body fat in the liver and improve overall health.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07402382Recruiting
Chromium blend study for women in menopause transition
This trial tests whether a special chromium supplement can help the body process protein and sugar better in women going through or past menopause. You'll follow a controlled diet and have blood draws to measure how your body responds.
Canfield, OhioAges 40–70 - NCT07270497Recruiting
New weight-loss medicines and diet changes in people with excess weight
This study tests whether a newer class of weight-loss medicines (GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 analogues) can help people with excess body weight eat healthier and improve their metabolism and behavior. It may be a good option if you are an adult with overweight or obesity and haven't used these medicines recently.
Warsaw, WarszawaAges 18–65
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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.