Endocrinology & metabolism
Hormones & metabolism clinical trials
Diabetes, obesity, thyroid, and other conditions of the body’s hormones and metabolism. We’re tracking 7,607 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable5,335
- Phase 2607
- Phase 1557
- Phase 3417
- Phase 4318
- Phase 1/Phase 2288
- Phase 2/Phase 385
Top conditions
- Obesity619
- Ovarian Cancer336
- Pancreatic Cancer289
- Type 2 Diabetes276
- Diabetes192
- Diabetes Mellitus183
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2170
- Hypertension138
- Type 1 Diabetes130
- Metabolic Syndrome126
- Obesity & Overweight123
- Breast Cancer111
- Overweight106
- Cardiovascular Diseases105
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis102
- Colorectal Cancer92
- Pancreas Cancer90
- Endometrial Cancer87
Leading sponsors
- Mayo Clinic87
- Novo Nordisk A/S64
- University of Colorado, Denver53
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris52
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center41
- Massachusetts General Hospital41
- Eli Lilly and Company40
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna40
- National Taiwan University Hospital40
- Cairo University38
Where studies are running
- California521
- Maryland180
- Alabama176
- Arizona170
- Florida166
- Texas158
- Massachusetts151
- New York142
- Colorado115
- Pennsylvania113
Recruiting studies7,607 total
- NCT03313024Recruiting
Pregnancy health study for common pregnancy blood sugar and pressure issues
This study follows pregnant people to better understand pregnancy complications like high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. You may be asked to provide regular health information and possibly samples to help researchers learn what affects you and your baby.
BerlinAges 18–45 - NCT03014687RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing sinus symptoms after pituitary surgery with antibiotics
This trial studies whether taking antibiotic medicine by mouth after endoscopic pituitary surgery can reduce post-surgery sinus and nasal symptoms. It may help people recover more comfortably and improve specific nasal outcome scores.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–84 - NCT01344525Recruiting
Study of team-based therapy for obesity and weight loss
This study looks at an interdisciplinary, team-based obesity treatment plan and how well it helps people lose significant weight over time. You might be a candidate if you are an adult with obesity who already achieved more than 10% weight loss within about 6 months from a lifestyle program or weight-loss surgery.
HeidelbergAges 18–65 - NCT03807687Recruiting
Registry for people with pancreatic diseases
This is a registry that collects information from people who have a pancreatic disease. It may help doctors better understand different pancreatic conditions and improve future care.
VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT03830879Recruiting
Pregnancy and child health follow-up study in Shenzhen
This study enrolls pregnant people early in pregnancy and follows their babies’ health through age 7. It may help researchers understand health and development patterns in Shenzhen families and improve future child health care.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 15–49 - NCT02037867Recruiting
Study your liver blood markers if you’re at risk
This study looks at how certain blood tests (liver biomarkers) change in people with higher risk for liver disease. It may help doctors understand who is developing liver problems earlier and what patterns in blood tests matter most.
Nottingham, NottsAges 18 years+ - NCT02803970Recruiting
Borderline ovarian tumor patient registry in Korea
This is a registry, meaning researchers collect and organize past medical information from people diagnosed with borderline ovarian tumors in Korea. It helps doctors better understand treatment patterns and outcomes over time, which may improve future care.
ChangwonAges Any age - NCT03702907Recruiting
Study of aging and a brain sample bank
This study follows adults as they age and may collect biological samples for future research. It could help researchers understand early and late changes related to aging and brain health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 45 years+ - NCT03925714RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a gene-related approach in people with prediabetes
This trial studies how changes involving p53 and SIRT1 may affect health in people with prediabetes. It may help researchers find better ways to stop or slow progression to type 2 diabetes.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT03925701RecruitingPhase 3
Vildagliptin, with or without metformin, for fatty liver and diabetes
This trial studies how vildagliptin compares to vildagliptin plus metformin in people who have fatty liver disease along with type 2 diabetes. It may help find the safest and most effective way to improve liver health and diabetes control.
TantaAges 18 years+ - NCT03934957Recruiting
Study of health in people living in Hamburg
This study follows adults living in Hamburg to better understand health and health-related factors over time. You may help researchers learn what influences health in this age group.
HamburgAges 45–74 - NCT03913962Recruiting
Exercise study for children with chronic or autoimmune conditions
This study looks at how physical activity affects muscle, metabolism (how your body uses energy), and body composition in children with certain chronic or autoimmune conditions. It may help doctors understand what types of exercise and monitoring are most beneficial and safe.
Clermont-FerrandAges 6–18 - NCT03048266Recruiting
Testing genes and blood chemistry in MEN1 pancreatic tumors
This study looks at blood chemistry (metabolomics) and genetic information in people who have MEN1, especially if they are being evaluated for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It may help doctors better diagnose these tumors by finding patterns in test results.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT03991507Recruiting
Study for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
This study is looking for people who have PCOS based on a specific medical diagnosis standard called the Rotterdam criteria. If you match that diagnosis, the study may test treatments or strategies for PCOS and how well they work.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–40 - NCT04099134Recruiting
Registry study for pancreatic ductal cancer before treatment
This is a “registry” study that collects health information from adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma before starting treatment. It may help researchers better understand the disease and how patients are managed in real life.
UlmAges 18 years+ - NCT04012658Recruiting
Study of people with Wilson disease genes and family members
This study follows people who have the genetic cause of Wilson disease, including people who feel well and family members. Researchers want to better understand Wilson disease and what to watch for over time.
FuzhouAges Any age - NCT04063527RecruitingPhase 3
Stage I ovarian cancer treatment after surgery
This trial studies whether an additional treatment after surgery can help people with early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer live longer and stay well for more time. It is meant for patients who had a detailed staging operation and are able to start treatment within 8 weeks.
Nagakute-shi, Aichi-kenAges 20 years+ - NCT03520699Recruiting
Metabolic surgery registry for sleeve or bypass patients
This registry collects information from people who plan to have metabolic surgery, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. It may help doctors learn which approaches work best and improve care over time.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT03050762Recruiting
Collecting and following up on endocrine disease at MD Anderson
This study gathers medical information from people being seen for thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal conditions at MD Anderson and checks in over time. It also asks family members of participants who pass away for permission to learn the cause of death, which may help researchers understand links to endocrine disease.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04149496Recruiting
IVF cycle study using modified egg-retrieval timing
This study tests an IVF approach that changes how ovarian stimulation is started, helps retrieve eggs more effectively, and may delay embryo transfer. It may help people who have many small eggs (called antral follicles) and higher AMH levels, which can affect how IVF works.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–38 - NCT04161053RecruitingPhase 3
Nitazoxanide to prevent repeat liver brain episodes
This Phase 3 trial tests whether nitazoxanide can help stop hepatic encephalopathy (a “liver-to-brain” confusion problem) from coming back. It’s for adults with cirrhosis who have had at least one past episode, aiming to improve safety and prevent recurrence.
TantaAges 20–65 - NCT03561766Recruiting
Pregnancy birth-cohort study for early pregnancy participants
This study follows pregnant people from early pregnancy to help researchers better understand health and outcomes over time. It’s mainly for those who plan to receive care and deliver at Shengjing Hospital in the Shenyang area.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT03480568RecruitingPhase 3
A cholesterol injection study for people on dialysis
This study tests whether a cholesterol-lowering injection (alirocumab) helps people who are on regular dialysis. It aims to improve cholesterol control in a carefully selected group and tracks safety during treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT04113070Recruiting
Study of childhood weight and early puberty development
This study follows children to see how body weight changes relate to when puberty starts and how it progresses. It may help doctors better understand healthy growth patterns during childhood.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–12
Common questions
- How many hormones & metabolism clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,607 recruiting endocrinology & metabolism studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 11,814 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Hormones & metabolism” cover here?
- Diabetes, obesity, thyroid, and other conditions of the body’s hormones and metabolism. We group each study into hormones & metabolism based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a hormones & metabolism trial near me?
- Use the search to filter hormones & metabolism studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
Other specialties
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.