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
- NCT06957548Enrolling by invitation
Heart and diabetes risk in Cameroon adults
This study looks at risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in adults living in or from Cameroon. It involves a simple screening to better understand your health.
Douala, Littoral RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06942312Enrolling by invitation
Liver metabolism study in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This trial studies how the liver processes fat in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It uses MRI scans to look at liver metabolism, which may help doctors understand the disease better and find new treatments.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–75 - NCT06949280Recruiting
Peanuts, weight loss, and bone health study
This study tests whether eating peanuts daily during weight loss affects bone health in adults aged 50 to 75.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 50–75 - NCT06952348Recruiting
Stair climbing vs brisk walking for blood pressure
This study tests whether climbing stairs regularly can lower blood pressure better than brisk walking. It is for people who have high blood pressure, are overweight, and are not very active right now.
StockholmAges 35 years+ - NCT06944353Enrolling by invitation
Fatty liver risk screening in the emergency department
This study looks at fatty liver findings on emergency department scans. If you have fatty liver and were sent home from the ED, the study may help connect you to follow-up care and avoid future liver problems.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06932809RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain Uptake Study of a New Imaging Tracer
This study uses a special PET scan to see how a new tracer (18F-JSS20-183A) moves through the body and brain. It may help researchers learn more about brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–85 - NCT06934655RecruitingPhase 3
Starting semaglutide again after weight-loss surgery in teens
This trial tests if restarting semaglutide (a weekly injection for weight loss) soon after sleeve gastrectomy helps teens with severe obesity keep losing weight. It is for patients who were already taking semaglutide before their surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT05723913Recruiting
Test functional foods on blood sugar and gut bacteria
This study looks at how eating specific functional foods affects blood sugar after meals and changes in gut bacteria. It may help people understand ways to support healthy blood sugar and digestion, but it’s not for people with diabetes.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–60 - NCT06923644Recruiting
Personalized nutrition plan to prevent metabolic disease
This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan based on your unique metabolism can help prevent chronic metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. You will follow a tailored diet and have your health monitored over time.
MaastrichtAges 40–75 - NCT06923163Recruiting
How exercise affects your body's metabolism
This study looks at how exercise changes your metabolism in people who are not very active. It may help you understand how physical activity can benefit your health.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT06928545Recruiting
MagDI procedure registry for weight loss
This registry tracks people who have a MagDI procedure, a type of weight-loss surgery that connects parts of the intestine. It helps doctors learn how well the procedure works over time.
Ventura, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - 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+ - NCT05780099Recruiting
Study of patients treated in internal medicine clinics
This observational study follows people receiving care in Internal Medicine at San Raffaele Hospital to better understand what kinds of conditions they have. It does not test a new treatment, but your information may help improve future care.
MilanAges 18 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 - NCT06921811Enrolling by invitation
Chickpea meal absorption study for ileostomy patients
This study tests how well your body absorbs nutrients from chickpeas after you have an ileostomy. You will eat chickpea-based meals, and researchers will measure what passes through your stoma to learn about digestion.
Coleraine, N.IrelandAges 18–60 - NCT06914219Recruiting
Eating disorder screening after weight loss surgery
This study tests a program to screen for and treat eating disorders in people who have had weight loss surgery. It aims to find and help those struggling with eating issues after surgery.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06916936Recruiting
Peanut butter study for gut health in kids
This study tests if eating peanut butter every day for a few weeks can improve how your body digests food and stays healthy. It's for kids in elementary or middle school who don't have nut allergies or certain stomach problems.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 6–13 - NCT06370312Recruiting
Biomarkers for thumb osteoarthritis surgery
This study looks at joint fluid and tissue samples from people with thumb base osteoarthritis who are already scheduled for a surgery called trapeziectomy. The goal is to find markers that might help better understand the disease and improve treatment.
Malmö, Skåne CountyAges 25 years+ - NCT06907862Recruiting
SWITCH trial: swapping processed soy foods in a heart-healthy diet
This study tests whether swapping highly processed soy foods for less processed soy foods, as part of a heart-healthy diet, can improve blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight in adults with obesity and high blood pressure. It may be a good option if you have type 2 diabetes and are already on stable medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06903923RecruitingPhase 2
Bone health in teens and young adults taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs
This trial looks at how GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (like liraglutide or semaglutide) affect bone health in adolescents and young adults with obesity. It aims to understand if these weight loss drugs have any impact on bone density and metabolism.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 12–21 - NCT06896175Recruiting
How Yerba Mate Harvest and Preparation Affect Cholesterol
This trial tests how different ways of harvesting and preparing yerba mate affect your cholesterol levels. You'll drink specially prepared yerba mate for 6 months and have your blood lipids checked at the end.
Coronel OviedoAges 18–60 - NCT06900244Enrolling by invitation
Metabolic Imaging for MS and Stroke
This study uses a special type of MRI scan to look at how energy is used in the brain. It may help researchers better understand neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke.
OxfordAges Up to 99 years - NCT06896682Recruiting
Cortisol and weight regain after weight-loss surgery study
This study looks at how cortisol affects blood sugar drops after weight-loss surgery. It may help explain links between cortisol, obesity, and low blood sugar episodes.
EsbjergAges Any age - NCT06888635Enrolling by invitation
Predicting injury in athletes through metabolic markers
This study looks for chemicals in the body that change after sports injuries, which could help doctors understand and treat injuries better. It is for athletes aged 12 to 30 who have had a recent injury like a muscle pull, sprain, bruise, torn ligament, dislocation, or fracture during exercise.
ShanghaiAges 12–30
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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.