Clinical trials
Metabolism clinical trials
Below are recruiting metabolism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,077 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04949451Recruiting
Testing time-restricted eating for muscle and metabolism
This study looks at whether eating only during certain hours can improve muscle and metabolism in adults with higher body weight. You may be asked to follow a specific eating schedule and avoid things that could affect the results.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 25–50 - NCT04966351Recruiting
Study countermeasures for disrupted body clock timing
This study tests ways to help your body’s internal clock stay in sync when your sleep timing is off. It’s looking for healthy adults with fairly regular sleep and certain lifestyle and location history.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–35 - NCT04984226RecruitingPhase 2
Sodium bicarbonate for kidney disease energy and acidity
This trial studies whether taking sodium bicarbonate changes “energy” in cells and improves metabolic acidosis (an acid build-up) in people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease. You may be able to join if your kidney function and blood bicarbonate levels fit their targets and you meet safety rules.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 21–85 - NCT05000996Recruiting
Gut microbiome study for people having metabolic surgery
This study looks at your gut bacteria (your “microbiome”) around the time of metabolic surgery. It may help researchers understand how surgery affects gut health and related conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21–65 - NCT05005793RecruitingPhase 4
Alkali treatment to improve kidney graft blood vessel function
This trial tests whether adding an “alkali” treatment (to raise low blood bicarbonate) can improve blood vessel and kidney graft function in people whose kidney transplant is about 1 year old. It may help if you have lower-than-normal bicarbonate levels while on stable transplant and blood pressure medicines.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–80 - NCT05007990Recruiting
Interview study of caregiving networks over a person’s life
This study uses interviews and questionnaires to better understand who makes up a caregiver’s support network when caring for someone with a long-term health condition. Your answers may help researchers understand how caregiving changes over time and across different health situations.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45 - NCT05010356Recruiting
Testing insulin sensitivity after breast cancer treatment
This study looks at how well your body uses insulin (a hormone that helps move sugar from the blood into cells) after breast cancer treatment. It may help researchers understand whether insulin sensitivity changes after chemotherapy and could guide future health monitoring.
Copenhagen, DKAges 20–45 - NCT05013944Recruiting
Join a patient registry to support future research
This trial is a “patient registry,” which collects health information over time to help researchers plan and run future studies. It may help by contributing your experience so new treatments can be tested more effectively.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05046483Recruiting
Blood sugar study after a new heart attack
This study measures how your body handles sugar and related hormones in people after a new STEMI heart attack, and compares them with people who do not have diabetes or have prediabetes. The goal is to better understand metabolic changes after the event, which could help future care.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–80 - NCT05054296RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise and Fitbit monitoring to lower heart risk in prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether a structured exercise and lifestyle program, tracked with a Fitbit, can reduce cardiovascular (heart) risk in men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy. It also checks whether this is safe and feasible while monitoring symptoms and fitness changes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05077579Recruiting
Alzheimer’s scan study for people with higher body weight
This study uses brain scans (MRI and two special PET scans) to see how Alzheimer’s-related changes show up in people who are overweight or obese, with different blood-sugar and insulin patterns. It may help researchers understand whether body weight and metabolism affect early Alzheimer’s markers in the brain.
St Louis, MissouriAges 40–60 - NCT05117424Recruiting
Study of metabolism and plaque changes in heart disease
This trial looks at how treating or managing conditions like diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, kidney disease, or high cholesterol affects artery plaque over time. It may help researchers find ways to slow plaque buildup and related heart risks.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT05128149Recruiting
PKU care guidelines and how they affect daily well-being
This study looks at whether following specific care guidelines for phenylketonuria (PKU) leads to better metabolic control (blood phenylalanine levels) and better patient well-being. You may be asked to complete questionnaires and follow the study plan while receiving the usual PKU treatment your clinic recommends.
ZurichAges 10 years+ - NCT05179954Recruiting
Blood fat testing study in adults with and without type 1 diabetes
This study measures how “blood fats” move in the body after fasting and controlled eating, comparing people with type 1 diabetes to those without diabetes. It may help researchers understand diabetes-related differences in lipid (fat) handling and improve future treatments.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–45 - NCT05184842RecruitingPhase 2
Weekly low-dose decitabine plus venetoclax for MDS or AML
This Phase 2 study tests a gentler weekly combination of two medicines—decitabine and venetoclax—for people with MDS, AML, or MDS/MPN. The goal is to improve blood counts and disease control while reducing side effects compared with more harsh treatments.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05208281RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
GNR-055 for Hunter syndrome after standard enzyme treatment
This trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a study medicine called GNR-055 in people with Hunter syndrome (MPS II). It may help researchers learn whether the treatment improves outcomes and how the body handles the medicine.
MoscowAges Any age - NCT05211375RecruitingPhase 3
Compare two weight-loss surgeries for type 2 diabetes control
This Phase 3 trial compares sleeve gastrectomy versus a different bypass-style operation to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help some people lower blood sugar and diabetes medication needs, but you must meet specific safety and health criteria.
Seongnam-siAges 18 years+ - NCT05214885Recruiting
Study biomarkers in kidney cancer and healthy people
This study looks at blood or body measures called “biomarkers” to understand how lack of oxygen and body energy changes in clear cell kidney cancer. It compares people with kidney cancer to carefully matched healthy volunteers to see what patterns might help improve understanding or future care.
JinanAges Any age - NCT05216042Recruiting
Study of genetics and heart/metabolic health in adults
This study looks at how genetic markers (DNA) relate to heart health and “metabolic” health (how your body manages sugar and fat). You may be asked to provide genetic samples and follow study health checks and protocols to help researchers understand who is at higher risk.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05217589Recruiting
Mood and emotions study on eating before exercise
This study looks at how different moods and emotions affect your body’s responses to eating a sports drink before you exercise. You may need to run for 30 minutes and watch/listen to video clips during the study.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18–55 - NCT05223530Recruiting
Study of how pregnancy programs future child health
This study follows mothers who previously joined two specific pregnancy research programs, to understand why some children may be more likely to develop weight and heart-related health problems later. If you were part of those original studies, your information could help researchers look for early predictors and prevention ideas.
HelsinkiAges 11–55 - 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 - NCT05242315RecruitingPhase 4
Long-acting tacrolimus after liver transplant
This trial studies whether taking an extended-release form of tacrolimus (a medicine to prevent transplant rejection) after a liver transplant works well for people who are followed at the University of Alberta. It may help simplify dosing and monitor safety and effectiveness after transplant.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metabolism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,077 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.