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
- NCT07255807Recruiting
Understanding insulin resistance in healthy adults
This study will look at how insulin resistance works in the body by studying healthy adults. You may help researchers find new ways to understand and treat conditions like diabetes.
CopenhagenAges 25–55 - NCT07251842Recruiting
Tempeh chip protein study for young women in Malaysia
This study looks at how well your body uses a building block (methionine) from tempeh chips. You eat special chips and provide samples to help scientists understand protein needs in women of childbearing age.
Kuala LumpurAges 19–30 - NCT07254403Recruiting
Beef vs. plant protein for muscle health in older adults
This study compares how well beef protein and plant protein help build muscle in older adults who may be starting to feel weak or lose muscle. You'll eat test meals and have your muscle response measured using a safe, stable isotope technique.
College Station, TexasAges 65–95 - NCT07255469Recruiting
Fluid response test in children after heart surgery
This trial tests how well the body responds to a fluid bolus in children who have just had heart surgery. It uses blood gas tests and maybe an ultrasound to guide treatment.
Bron, FranceAges birth–15 years - NCT07252362Recruiting
American ginseng's effect on urine and blood
This study looks at how American ginseng affects people's urine and blood, using a special test called LCMS-based metabolic analysis. It's for healthy individuals to understand the body's response to the herb.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT07251361Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This study tests whether a special exercise program that combines different types of training (like aerobic, strength, and balance) can improve heart and muscle function, daily abilities, and quality of life in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). You may benefit if your heart failure is stable and you are able to exercise safely.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT07255300Recruiting
Fasting-mimicking diet for aging and health in adults
This study tests whether a special low-calorie diet that mimics fasting can help reduce risk factors for aging and age-related diseases. It is for healthy adults aged 30 to 65 who are willing to follow this diet for several days each month.
Varapodio, Calabria, ItalyAges Any age - NCT07250555Recruiting
Basketball fatigue and energy study
This study looks at how basketball players' bodies produce energy and how tired they get during a game. It may help find ways to improve performance and recovery.
Trikala, ThessalyAges 18–30 - NCT05479448Recruiting
Tracking what predicts response in new PMR or GCA
This study looks at people newly diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) or giant cell arteritis (GCA) and uses their health and treatment information to learn what predicts how well treatment works. It may help your care in the future by improving which patients respond best and how.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07246421Recruiting
Glucagon resistance in fatty liver and diabetes
This study looks at how people with fatty liver and type 2 diabetes respond to glucagon, a hormone that helps control blood sugar. It may help researchers understand a condition called 'glucagon resistance' and find better treatments.
AarhusAges 30–70 - NCT06546020Recruiting
Haskap berries for gut and metabolic health
This study tests whether a berry called Haskap can improve your gut health and how that might affect your overall health. Researchers are looking for people with and without certain metabolic risk factors to see who benefits most from adding these berries to their diet.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 35–65 - NCT07237750Recruiting
Weight loss trial: endoscopy procedure vs lifestyle changes
This study compares a new endoscopic procedure (a stomach tightening treatment done through a tube in your mouth) with a structured diet and exercise program to help with weight loss. It is for Asian adults who have tried and failed to lose weight before.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07239648Recruiting
Heart surgery and confusion after the operation
This study looks at confusion or disorientation (delirium) that can happen after heart surgery. It aims to learn more about who might be affected and how to improve recovery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07229963Recruiting
Short exercise breaks for improving after-meal health in overweight adults
This study looks at how different ways of breaking up long periods of sitting (like short exercise breaks) affect your body after meals, especially in overweight adults. It may help you learn simple strategies to improve how your body handles food and sugar.
Ankara, BeytepeAges 30–45 - NCT06028659Recruiting
How coffee affects your body’s metabolites
This study looks at how drinking coffee changes the levels of certain natural chemicals (called metabolites) in your body. It aims to understand how your body processes coffee and why it might be healthy.
Parma, PRAges 20–40 - NCT07213245Recruiting
Short-term effects of ultra-processed foods on metabolism
This study tests how eating ultra-processed foods for a short time affects your metabolism. If you are a healthy adult with a normal BMI, no diabetes, and no major dietary restrictions, you may be able to participate.
GothenburgAges 18–50 - NCT07213271Recruiting
Exercise study for obese breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether a physical exercise program can improve metabolism, gut health, fitness, and quality of life in obese women who have completed breast cancer treatment at least one year ago.
BratislavaAges 25–70 - NCT07216326Recruiting
Depression help for Black and Latinx youth
This trial tests a program to help Black and Latinx teens and young adults with depression. It involves in-person sessions to learn coping skills and support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 15–20 - NCT07212868RecruitingPhase 1
How glucagon affects blood sugar after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how the hormone glucagon affects blood sugar in people who have had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery more than a year ago, compared to people who have not had any gastrointestinal surgery. It aims to understand glucose metabolism better and may help improve care for people after bariatric surgery.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06914778Recruiting
How diabetes affects the eyes in South Wales
This study looks at how fat and sugar levels in the blood relate to different stages of eye damage in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help find new ways to treat or prevent vision loss.
Llanelli, WalesAges 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+ - NCT06754709Recruiting
Protein Changes in Children Having Heart Surgery
This study looks at a specific protein change in blood and heart tissue of children having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal is to understand how this protein might affect recovery.
NantesAges Up to 17 years - NCT07209527Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Truway diagnostic tools in primary care
This trial tests new diagnostic tools that doctors can use in primary care. Researchers want to see if these tools help find the right diagnosis faster and more accurately.
New York, New YorkAges Any age
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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.