Clinical trials
Protein Metabolism clinical trials
Below are recruiting protein metabolism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 40 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06628349Recruiting
Protein Study for Older Adults with COPD
This study looks at how two types of protein drinks (one from plants, one from whey/dairy) affect muscle and metabolism in older adults who have COPD. You'll lie in a bed for several hours while researchers measure your body's response to the protein. The goal is to find which protein might better help maintain muscle strength.
College Station, TexasAges 50–95 - NCT07258576Recruiting
Birth control vs. natural cycle: muscle response to exercise
This study compares how muscle protein responds to resistance exercise in women who use birth control pills versus those with natural menstrual cycles. Participants will do exercise sessions and have muscle samples taken to see how their bodies build protein.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT03994367Recruiting
Study of diet protein types and how they affect blood sugar
This study looks at how eating more or different types of proteins (animal vs plant) may change your blood sugar handling. It mainly targets adults who eat relatively little protein and have no diabetes.
Columbia, MissouriAges 21–70 - NCT07148908Recruiting
Protein from animals vs. microbes: how your body uses it
This study compares how well your body uses protein from animal and microbial sources. It may help us understand which protein types are best for active, healthy adults.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT07317921Recruiting
Validating body measurements to predict muscle health in young adults
This study tests whether simple body measurements can accurately predict muscle health in healthy young adults. It may help develop easier ways to assess muscle function without complex equipment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - NCT07020741Recruiting
Stable isotope study in adults with obesity
This study uses a special test (stable isotopes) to learn about how adults with obesity process food and energy. It may help researchers understand weight and metabolism better.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 19–59 - NCT07547176Recruiting
How Your Body Uses Protein From Beef
This study measures how your body breaks down and uses protein from beef at different amounts. Researchers want to understand the best dose of beef protein for young, healthy adults.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18–35 - NCT07367854Recruiting
Diet and muscle building in active women
This trial tests how different foods or diet patterns work together to help your body build more muscle protein. It’s designed for active, pre-menopausal women who are not pregnant and have regular cycles.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 19–40 - NCT06693544Enrolling by invitation
Peanut sip study for muscle health in older adults
This study looks at how older adults process a peanut-based protein drink. If you already took part in an earlier peanut sip study, you may be able to join this one and help us learn more about muscle health.
College Station, TexasAges 65–80 - NCT05400733Recruiting
Study of how your body handles meals in older adults
This study looks at your “meal response”—how your blood sugar and related body processes change after eating. It may help researchers understand different metabolic patterns and how to improve health or treatment strategies for older adults.
College Station, TexasAges 60–80 - NCT07082309Recruiting
How ketone drinks affect muscle protein in healthy adults
This trial tests whether a ketone monoester drink can change how your body builds muscle protein. It may help researchers understand if these supplements could benefit muscle health.
Exeter, DevonAges 18–40 - NCT06577402Recruiting
Study on energy and protein in severe brain injury patients
This study measures how your body uses energy and protein if you are in the ICU with a severe brain injury while on a breathing machine. It can help doctors better understand your recovery needs.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT07402382Recruiting
Chromium blend study for women in menopause transition
This trial tests whether a special chromium supplement can help the body process protein and sugar better in women going through or past menopause. You'll follow a controlled diet and have blood draws to measure how your body responds.
Canfield, OhioAges 40–70 - 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 - NCT03225677Recruiting
Testing a new scan to study muscle breakdown in cirrhosis
This study looks at how your body uses protein in your muscles when you have cirrhosis (a scarred liver). It uses a special “tracer” method (a substance that can be tracked) and may help researchers better understand muscle loss in people with milder cirrhosis.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07430969Recruiting
Muscle Stimulation and Amino Acids for ICU Patients on Ventilators
This trial tests whether giving muscle stimulation and amino acids can help patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine to maintain their muscle protein. The study aims to prevent muscle wasting during critical illness.
EdeAges 18 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 - NCT04113486Recruiting
NMAP protein in new kidney or liver tumors
This study looks at a protein called NMAP in people who have a new kidney or liver mass that will be surgically removed. It helps researchers understand how this protein relates to cancer and might lead to better tests or treatments in the future.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07142603Recruiting
Appetite and different proteins in PCOS
This trial tests how different sources of protein (plant vs. animal) affect appetite in women with PCOS. It may help you understand your hunger and fullness responses and guide diet choices.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18–50 - NCT05919940Recruiting
Testing a muscle stimulation and extra protein plan in ICU patients
This trial tests whether electrical muscle stimulation plus extra protein (protein substitute) can improve muscle health and metabolism in critically ill adults in the ICU. If you’re newly admitted and expected to stay on a breathing machine for several days, it may help you keep more muscle strength during recovery.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05647135Recruiting
High-protein tube feeds for multiple trauma ICU patients
This trial studies whether very high protein tube-feeding helps critically ill adults with multiple injuries recover better in the ICU. It compares feeding approaches during the time you need breathing support.
BucharestAges 18 years+ - NCT04869098Recruiting
Evening protein shake for night shift workers’ metabolic health
This study tests whether eating a protein preload in the evening (often called a protein “shake/meal” before sleep) can improve metabolic health in night shift workers. It aims to see if this timing and protein intake helps measures related to metabolism while working nights.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 35–65 - NCT02685969Recruiting
Brain scan study of amyloid and brain sugar use
This study uses brain imaging to measure two things in the brain—amyloid protein and how the brain uses sugar. It may help researchers better understand early brain changes in people in the ALFA project.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 45–75 - NCT05669742RecruitingPhase 3
Empagliflozin plus olanzapine to reduce metabolic side effects
This trial tests whether adding empagliflozin to standard olanzapine treatment can improve metabolic problems (like blood sugar and cholesterol changes) that can happen with olanzapine in people with schizophrenia. If you qualify, you would be closely monitored for benefits and side effects.
TantaAges 18–65
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Protein Metabolism trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for protein metabolism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 40 recruiting protein 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 protein 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 protein 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.