Clinical trials
Metabolism clinical trials
Below are recruiting metabolism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,079 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06559995RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketone drink for alcohol withdrawal
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can ease alcohol withdrawal and help your brain heal. If you have been drinking heavily for at least 3 years and are having withdrawal symptoms now, this might be an option for you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06567990Recruiting
Type 2 diabetes and fatty liver: new tests for disease tracking
This study is looking for people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease to find better ways to track how the disease progresses. They will use special tests (biomarkers) to see if the liver is getting worse over time.
DijonAges 40–80 - NCT06568471RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HST101 for high cholesterol in Chinese patients
This study tests a new injectable medication called HST101 for lowering cholesterol in people who are already taking cholesterol pills but still have high levels. It may help if you have heart disease or are at high risk.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06571474Recruiting
Fat Cell Function in Obesity and Metabolism Study
This study looks at how a type of immune cell (macrophage) in fat tissue processes lipids, and how that affects metabolism in people with different body weights. It may help us understand why some people with obesity develop diabetes and fatty liver while others do not.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–70 - NCT06573723Recruiting
Rare disease registry at Hospital Italiano
This study collects information from patients with certain rare diseases to better understand them. If you have one of these conditions and receive care at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, you may be able to join.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges Any age - NCT06575465Recruiting
Boosting health in Bedouin families: community support for metabolic health
This study tests whether family and community-based programs can help Bedouin adults better manage metabolic conditions like overweight, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. It aims to find practical ways to improve treatment adherence and overall health.
RahatAges 18 years+ - NCT06588699RecruitingPhase 2
Digoxin for NASH liver disease study
This trial tests if the heart medication digoxin can help people with NASH (fatty liver disease with inflammation), who have moderate liver scarring. You will receive digoxin or a placebo for 24 weeks and have a liver biopsy before and after treatment to see if the medication reduces liver damage.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06920043RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for cirrhosis from fatty liver disease
This trial tests a new medication (efimosfermin alfa) for people with cirrhosis (liver scarring) caused by MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. It aims to see if the drug can help improve liver health.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07575932RecruitingPhase 2
Testing New Weight Loss Medications PF-08653945 and PF-08653944
This study tests two new experimental medications designed to help adults lose weight and improve weight-related health conditions like high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Participants will take one of these medications to see if it's safe and effective.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06611280Recruiting
Deuterium imaging study for people with multiple sclerosis
This study uses a special MRI technique to look at how brain cells use energy in people with relapsing-remitting MS. It may help doctors better understand MS and guide future treatments.
Aarhus CAges 18–60 - NCT06613854RecruitingPhase 4
Early combination therapy for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if starting two newer diabetes drugs (empagliflozin and semaglutide) soon after diagnosis, along with metformin, helps control blood sugar better than metformin alone. It's for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last two years who are already taking a high dose of metformin.
LjubljanaAges 18–70 - NCT06613841RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain tumor imaging study for glioblastoma patients
This study uses special PET scans (fluciclovine and FDG) and advanced MRI to create a detailed metabolic profile of glioblastoma. It may help doctors better understand your tumor before surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616454Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for obese teens with metabolic issues
This study tests whether eating only during certain hours of the day can help improve body composition and metabolism in obese teenagers who also have conditions like fatty liver, insulin resistance, prediabetes, or high cholesterol. It uses a smartphone app to track eating times.
KayseriAges 12–18 - NCT06627504Recruiting
Sleep study for teens with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether getting more sleep helps improve metabolic health in teens with type 1 diabetes who are not getting enough sleep. If you are between 14 and 19, use an insulin pump, and typically sleep 7 hours or less on school nights, you may be eligible.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 14–19 - NCT06627868Recruiting
NAD+ metabolism in human brown fat
This study explores how the body's natural substance NAD+ works in brown fat, a type of fat that burns calories. It may help researchers understand metabolism and find new ways to treat obesity.
TurkuAges 30–65 - NCT06627998Recruiting
Bone health study for thyroid cancer patients
This study checks how common bone problems are in people with thyroid cancer. It uses a chest x-ray done before surgery to look at the spine's shape.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06633575Recruiting
Exercise study for prediabetes in Han Chinese adults
This study looks at how an exercise program can improve prediabetes (a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetes) in adults of Han Chinese descent. It aims to find the best types of exercise to help control blood sugar and prevent diabetes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 19–55 - NCT06634160Recruiting
Fatty liver disease in people with high cholesterol
This study checks how common fatty liver disease is in people with a genetic form of high cholesterol. It may help researchers understand the link between these two conditions.
AngersAges 35 years+ - NCT06642363RecruitingPhase 1
Astaxanthin for PCOS symptoms and heart health
This trial tests if astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant, can improve PCOS symptoms and heart-related health in women with PCOS who are overweight but not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Isfahan, IsfahanAges 18–45 - NCT06660524RecruitingPhase 4
Calcium-phosphorus therapy for heart valve disease
This trial tests a treatment to lower high calcium and phosphorus levels in your blood, which may slow down calcium buildup in heart valves. It may help people with kidney problems who have valve disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT06661603Recruiting
Yoga and meditation for medical students' health
This study looks at how doing yoga and meditation might affect stress hormones, immune markers, and health in medical students. If you are a medical student at the University of Pecs, you may be able to join and learn how these practices can help your well-being.
Pécs, PécsAges 18–40 - NCT06668714Recruiting
Does lactate affect nutrient absorption and fat storage?
This study tests whether taking lactate (a natural substance) with a meal affects how your body absorbs nutrients and stores fat. It is for people with prediabetes who are not on glucose-lowering medication.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT06680492Recruiting
Nutrition and muscle health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how nutrition affects muscle strength and function in people who have bariatric surgery. It may help you understand how to keep your muscles healthy after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metabolism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,079 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.