Clinical trials
Metabolism clinical trials
Below are recruiting metabolism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,049 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04809688Enrolling by invitation
Study how berries affect metabolism and gut bacteria
This study looks at whether eating Saskatoon berries changes how your body uses energy (metabolism) and how your gut bacteria behave. It’s done in healthy people and may help researchers understand how foods could support overall health.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18–75 - NCT04573283Recruiting
Study of fatty liver in adults in China
This study follows adults with fatty liver to learn more about how it progresses and what patterns are common. It may help improve future ways of identifying and monitoring fatty liver.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT04464070Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Study of how your body processes natural inflammation signals
This early study looks at how the body breaks down certain natural inflammation-related chemicals (“eicosanoids”). It aims to understand normal metabolism pathways, and you may help by sharing how your body responds while you avoid certain medicines.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT04371042Recruiting
Study of liver disease and genes in people with fatty liver
This study collects information about metabolic and unexplained (cryptogenic) liver disease and looks at “omics” tests, which are lab tests that measure patterns in blood or tissue to learn what drives the disease. It may help researchers better understand fatty liver and related serious complications, like liver scarring and liver cancer.
Roma, Rome/lazio/italyAges 18 years+ - NCT04320264Recruiting
Study tests muscle fuel patterns in adults with BMI 25–30
This study looks at how your muscles use fuel during exercise by measuring blood lactate. It may help researchers understand “metabolic inflexibility” and why some people rely more on fast, short-lasting energy during activity.
Greenville, North CarolinaAges 18–50 - NCT07728240Recruiting
Diet, health, and exercise study
This study looks at how your diet and health affect your body's response to exercise. You'll do some thinking tests, record what you eat, and ride a bike at a moderate pace.
River Falls, WisconsinAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT04039763Recruiting
Glucose monitoring for young adults at risk of DKA
This study tests a real-time glucose monitor (RT-CGM) to help young adults with insulin-treated diabetes recognize dangerously high or fast-changing blood sugars. It may help lower the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication that can lead to urgent care or hospital stays.
LondonAges 18–25 - NCT03951311Recruiting
Diet and lifestyle study for people with weaker heart pumping
This study looks at how metabolic changes, diet, and lifestyle patterns affect heart failure. It may help find ways to improve symptoms and health by targeting diet and daily habits.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–90 - NCT04008147Recruiting
Testing iron-related hormones and sugar levels in mid-pregnancy
This study looks at how the hormone hepcidin and blood sugar/metabolism change during pregnancy, and how they respond to either stopping iron supplements briefly or taking a specific prenatal iron-containing multivitamin. It may help doctors better understand iron balance in pregnancy and how it could affect metabolism.
ZurichAges 18–45 - NCT03849963Recruiting
Brain imaging study of energy use and brain chemicals
This study uses MRI scans to measure how your brain uses energy and how certain brain chemicals are made. It’s for healthy adults and can help researchers understand normal brain chemistry and metabolism.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT03800160Enrolling by invitation
Metabolic and bariatric surgery registry in Greater China
This is a registry that collects information from people who are having weight- and metabolism-related surgery. Your data may help doctors and researchers understand outcomes and improve care in the region.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT03669809Recruiting
Study of how body timing affects metabolism
This trial looks at how “biological rhythm” (your body’s timing over the day and night) relates to metabolism, or how your body processes energy. It may help researchers understand whether timing patterns affect health and metabolic functions.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–30 - NCT03520699Recruiting
Metabolic surgery registry for sleeve or bypass patients
This registry collects information from people who plan to have metabolic surgery, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. It may help doctors learn which approaches work best and improve care over time.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT03386981Recruiting
Study of bone health patterns in healthy adult athletes
This study looks at what bone “profiles” look like in healthy adult athletes. It may help researchers better understand how normal bone health varies in people who are physically active.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07737340Recruiting
Metabolic liver disease in new HIV patients
This study looks at liver health in people newly diagnosed with HIV, before they start HIV treatment. It aims to understand early changes in the liver related to metabolism.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT03215836Recruiting
Study obesity and metabolism in adults with asthma
This study looks at how weight and blood-sugar/fat changes in the body may affect the airways in people with asthma. You may be asked to complete breathing tests and possibly an airway procedure (bronchoscopy) to help researchers compare groups.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT02254863RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell transplant into the spinal fluid for rare brain diseases
This Phase 1 trial tests a transplant using special donated stem-cell–like cells placed into the spinal fluid to treat certain inherited brain diseases. It is mainly designed to check safety, and it may offer benefit by targeting brain and nerve damage.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1 week–22 years - NCT02362685Recruiting
Metabolic exercise testing study
This study is about doing a breathing-and-heart performance test while you exercise to better understand how your body uses energy. You may join if you’re referred for this type of test and can safely complete it.
BrestAges 5 years+ - NCT01780168Recruiting
Study of metabolism, infection, and immunity in mitochondrial disease
This study looks at how metabolism, infections, and the immune system work together in people with mitochondrial disease. It aims to learn more about the condition and may help guide future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 weeks–115 years - NCT07758842Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for erectile dysfunction in men with metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether a six-month lifestyle modification program (including diet and exercise) can improve erectile function in men who have both erectile dysfunction and metabolic syndrome. If you're eligible, you may get support to make healthier lifestyle changes, which could help improve your symptoms.
CairoAges 30–65 - NCT07764133Recruiting
Body scans to predict ovarian cancer treatment response
This study uses whole-body scans to look at how active tumors are in women with suspected ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if these scans can predict how well treatment will work, which may help personalize care.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07660848RecruitingPhase 2
A study of two new injections for fatty liver disease with MASH
This trial tests two new injections (HRS-4729 and HRS-9531) for people with MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. The study aims to see if these drugs can help reduce liver fat and improve liver health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07732400RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for MASH (fatty liver disease)
This trial tests an experimental gene therapy (VV-14303) given as a single injection into the muscle to treat MASH, a common type of fatty liver disease with inflammation. The study will check if the treatment is safe and helps improve liver health.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metabolism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,049 recruiting metabolism 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 metabolism 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 metabolism 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.