Clinical trials
Metabolism clinical trials
Below are recruiting metabolism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,051 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07309172Recruiting
KetoBrain: Brain Energy in Schizophrenia
This study looks at how your brain uses energy if you have early schizophrenia. You will have an MRI scan and possibly receive a special diet (ketogenic) to see if it helps your brain work better.
AarhusAges 18–35 - NCT07309523Recruiting
Heart muscle strength in heart failure and diabetes
This study looks at how heart muscle strength changes in people with heart failure and/or diabetes. Researchers will use a pacemaker to safely measure tiny changes in heart function.
Leeds, West YorkshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07314489RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Glucose and enzyme function in chronic pancreatitis
This study looks at how chronic pancreatitis affects blood sugar and digestion. It tests if your body makes enough enzymes and how your sugar control changes over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07298083Recruiting
Identifying markers for MPNST to improve diagnosis and surgery
This trial collects tissue samples from people with MPNST or neurofibroma during surgery to find metabolic markers that could help diagnose MPNST faster and ensure complete removal of tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT07298564Recruiting
Magnesium and levocarnitine for PCOS symptoms
This trial tests whether taking magnesium and levocarnitine (a natural substance that helps cells make energy) can improve metabolism and reduce symptoms like irregular periods or weight gain in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). If you have PCOS, you may be able to join.
Tehran, Tehran ProvinceAges 19–65 - NCT07298213Recruiting
Corazones Unidos Study for liver health
This study looks at whether having a family member or close friend join you can help improve liver health in Mexican-origin adults with fatty liver disease. You and your support person will participate together.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07300553RecruitingPhase 2
Gut bacteria and energy metabolism in health and IBD
This study looks at how the bacteria living in your gut affect your body's energy use. It includes both healthy volunteers and people with inactive Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
ParisAges 18–50 - NCT07300332Recruiting
Exercise training and vitamin D study
This trial tests whether exercise affects how your body uses vitamin D. It might help if you have a higher BMI and do not take certain medications or supplements.
Trikala, KaryesAges 35–50 - NCT07296991Recruiting
Virtual reality exercise study for sedentary adults
This study tests if watching a virtual reality (VR) exercise video can give some of the same health benefits as real exercise. It might help people who are not active now and have slightly high blood sugar or blood pressure.
Detroit, MichiganAges 25–40 - NCT06693934Recruiting
Prevention program for young adults at risk of diabetes
This trial offers a prevention program for young adults aged 18 to 44 who have at least one risk factor for diabetes but do not already have diabetes. The program aims to help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
Hong KongAges 18–44 - NCT07280520Enrolling by invitation
Luteolin supplement for athlete performance and metabolism
This study tests whether a daily luteolin supplement (a natural compound found in some plants) can improve how your muscles and fat cells use energy, boost your athletic performance, and change your body composition over 12 weeks.
Amman, Amman GovernorateAges 18–35 - NCT07285330Recruiting
Dietitian or Day Hospital for Type 2 Diabetes Control
This trial compares two ways to help people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control: working with a dietitian-nutritionist or attending a day hospital program. It's for people who are on insulin but not getting enough results from current care.
Vilafranca del Penedès, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06884631Recruiting
Heart failure risk assessment with exercise test and kidney health
This study uses a special exercise test, along with heart and kidney measurements, to better predict risks for people with heart failure. It may help your doctors understand your condition and choose the best care for you.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06886425Recruiting
Study of how azacytidine works in blood cancers
This study looks at how certain enzymes in your body affect the way a drug called azacytidine works against blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The goal is to better understand who might benefit most from this treatment.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06842433Recruiting
Personalized nutrition study for weight and health
This study tests a personalized nutrition program based on your unique data. It aims to help improve health and weight through tailored diet advice.
WageningenAges 40–70 - NCT07270601Recruiting
Ultrasound test for liver fat
This study is testing a new ultrasound method to measure fat in the liver. It is for people who may have a liver condition or have risk factors like diabetes or obesity, as well as healthy volunteers.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT07272460Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for type 2 diabetes and weight health
This study is testing whether eating all your meals within a set window of time each day (time-restricted eating) can help improve blood sugar control and overall health in people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06712511Recruiting
Coffee's effect on energy and caffeine breakdown
This study looks at how coffee affects your body's energy use and how quickly you process caffeine. It may help explain why coffee affects people differently.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT07268222RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two drugs for metabolic autonomous cortisol secretion
This trial tests whether metyrapone or osilodrostat works better for people with MACS, a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol on their own. The goal is to help you and your doctor choose the best treatment.
AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07268742Recruiting
Vitamin D and steroids in endocrine disorders
This study looks at how vitamin D and steroids work in people with different hormone-related conditions. It may help us understand why some people have trouble with vitamin D and how it affects their health.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT04127552Recruiting
Adrenal mass screening and hormone effects on health
This study looks at how an accidentally found adrenal growth may affect heart and metabolic health, especially if it causes extra cortisol production. It may help explain which people are at higher risk and what monitoring or treatment could be useful.
Rome, ItalyAges 18–80 - NCT04328337RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study tests how rising fatty acids affect brain fuel use
This early-phase study will raise fatty acid levels temporarily and see how the brain uses glucose (sugar) and processes energy. It may help researchers understand how metabolism in the body can change brain function.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT07249788RecruitingPhase 4
Resmetirom for MASH: A study on safety and effectiveness
This trial tests if resmetirom can help people with MASH, a type of fatty liver disease linked to metabolic issues like diabetes or obesity. It looks at how safe and effective the drug is over time.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metabolism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,051 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.