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No Placebo
Highly Paid
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Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
The overall objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of AAV2-hAADC delivered to the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and ventral tegmental area (VTA) in children with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:24 - 18

42 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of retatrutide compared with semaglutide in participants with Type 2 Diabetes and inadequate glycemic control with metformin with or without sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i). The study will last about 26 months and may include up to 24 visits.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1250 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a medication called Pegozafermin to see if it can lower high levels of fats in the blood in people with severe hypertriglyceridemia. These patients have very high triglyceride levels, which can lead to serious health issues. The medication aims to reduce these fat levels to improve their health.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:22+

360 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a new medication called encaleret for people with a rare genetic condition known as ADH1. ADH1 causes low calcium levels, and current treatments may not be effective or safe enough. Encaleret aims to help by balancing calcium levels in the blood.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:16+

67 Participants Needed

This study will investigate the gut microbiota-mediated effects of whole wheat consumption on human health in adults with pre-diabetes. Participants will complete two phases of intervention in random order in which they will consume either whole wheat bread (4 servings) or white bread a day for two weeks prior to collecting specimens (stool, urine, and plasma/serum).

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65

40 Participants Needed

The purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Amnion/Chorion/Amnion allograft , Amnion/Chorion allograft, and/or Amnion/Amnion allograft, plus Standard of Care (SOC) each versus SOC alone in the treatment of chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) after 12 weeks of treatment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

240 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of casein protein consumption both prior to sleep as well first thing in the morning on metabolism (increase satiety and appetite, lower resting metabolic rate, and lower blood sugar levels), when compared to nighttime protein or placebo consumption alone. Protein itself is a macronutrient that not only helps the body repair itself, and play a critical role in growth, it also aids in increasing satiety and decreasing appetite. Casein protein specifically is slow digesting dairy protein which may impact the body's metabolism for a longer period than other dairy proteins such as whey. The literature demonstrates nighttime protein ingestion prior to sleep increases metabolic rate and satiety the next morning. However, there appears to be no data on the metabolic effects of protein ingested both at night and in the morning.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 30
Sex:Male

15 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of retatrutide compared with placebo in participants with Type 2 Diabetes and inadequate glycemic control. The study will last about 11 months and may include up to 11 visits.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

480 Participants Needed

Iatrogenic hypoglycemia is the most prominent barrier to the safe, effective management of blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes due to periodic over-insulinization. During insulin-induced hypoglycemia, glucagon secretion is diminished in type 1 diabetes which, in turn, reduces hepatic glucose production and increases the depth and duration of hypoglycemic episodes. We have observed that the naturally occurring protein C-peptide increases glucagon secretion in dogs during insulin-induced hypoglycemia, which increases hepatic glucose production; the experiments in this application will shed light on the translation of this finding to the human.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 40

38 Participants Needed

Iatrogenic hypoglycemia is still considered to be the number one barrier to effective glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In a previous study, it was observed in people without diabetes that fasting can be detrimental to the hormonal and hepatic responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. In the experiments described herein, the impact fasting has on hypoglycemic counterregulation in people with T1D will be determined.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 45

10 Participants Needed

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how sugar levels in the liver affect the ability of people both with and without type 1 diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes do not make their own insulin, and are therefore required to give themselves injections of insulin in order to keep their blood sugar under control. However, very often people with type 1 diabetes give themselves too much insulin and this causes their blood sugar to become very low, which can have a negative impact on their health. When the blood sugar becomes low, healthy people secrete hormones such as glucagon and epinephrine (i.e., adrenaline), which restore the blood sugar levels to normal by increasing liver glucose production into the blood. However, in people with type 1 diabetes, the ability to release glucagon and epinephrine is impaired and this reduces the amount of sugar the liver is able to release. People with type 1 diabetes also have unusually low stores of sugar in their livers. It has been shown in animal studies that when the amount of sugar stored in the liver is increased, it increases the release of glucagon and epinephrine during insulin-induced hypoglycemia. In turn, this increase in hormone release boosts liver sugar production. However, it is not known if increased liver sugar content can influence these responses in people with and without type 1 diabetes. In addition, when people with type 1 diabetes do experience an episode of low blood sugar, it impairs their responses to low blood sugar the next day. It is also unknown whether this reduction in low blood sugar responses is caused by low liver sugar levels. The investigators want to learn more about how liver sugar levels affect the ability to respond to low blood sugar.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:21 - 40

40 Participants Needed

This trial tests mRNA-3927, a new treatment using messenger RNA, in people with propionic acidemia, a rare genetic disorder. The treatment helps the body make a missing protein to improve health. The study aims to find the best dose and check its safety and effectiveness.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:1+

68 Participants Needed

The principal goal for the study is to examine the role gut flora plays in modulating metabolism of dietary carnitine and choline in humans.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1

100 Participants Needed

The Revita® system is being investigated to assess the efficacy of DMR versus Sham on improvement in Glycemic, Hepatic and Cardiovascular endpoints for patients with Type 2 Diabetes who are inadequately controlled on one or more glucose lowering agents. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the Fractyl DMR Procedure using the Revita® System compared to a sham. Subjects randomized to the DMR procedure will be followed per protocol till 48 weeks post treatment. Subjects in the Sham treatment arm will be offered cross over to receive the DMR treatment at 48 weeks and will be followed per protocol for 48 weeks post treatment.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:21 - 70

320 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of retatrutide compared with placebo in participants with Type 2 Diabetes and renal impairment, with inadequate glycemic control on basal insulin alone or a combination of basal insulin with or without metformin and/or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. The study will last about 14 months and may include up to 22 visits.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

320 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which diet and exercise may improve PAH through the modulation of insulin sensitivity. The central hypothesis is that dysregulated glucose metabolism elicits a response in PAH patients that can be modified by exercise and diet, thereby leading to improvements in pulmonary vascular disease.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

34 Participants Needed

The purpose of the trial is to assess the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide to dulaglutide in participants with type 2 diabetes and increased cardiovascular risk.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:40+

13299 Participants Needed

This trial tests DTX401, a treatment to help people with a genetic condition called GSDIa manage their blood sugar levels better. It targets patients aged 8 and older who struggle to maintain normal blood sugar. The treatment aims to reduce the need for extra glucose by helping the body control blood sugar more effectively.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:8+

49 Participants Needed

The primary objective of this study is to quantify miR-1 release from muscle in extra-cellular vesicles following an acute resistance exercise bout and potential delivery to subcutaneous adipose tissue in young healthy and obese adults.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 30

38 Participants Needed

Mirabegron for Prediabetes

Lexington, Kentucky
Mirabegron (Myrbetriq®, Astellas) is a highly specific and well-tolerated ß3 agonist marketed for overactive bladder. This trial will assess the effects of mirabegron on glucose tolerance and adipose tissue in prediabetic patients

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:35 - 65

65 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58

"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31

"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."

ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51

"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

AG
Paralysis PatientAge: 50

"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."

HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
The goal of this clinical trial pilot study is to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a combined intervention strategy of 1) technology-supported financial navigation to address economic burden of disease and 2) peer support both to facilitate linkages to clinical care and community resources to address social risks and improve participants\' diabetes self-management. The main aims of this pilot study are: * To examine the feasibility and acceptability of technology-supported financial navigation and financial navigation with peer support * To examine trends in preliminary efficacy of technology-supported financial navigation and peer support versus financial navigation-alone on 1) A1c and blood pressure (primary outcomes), and 2) out-of-pocket costs, treatment-related financial stress, cost-related non-adherence behaviors, diabetes distress, diabetes self-care behaviors, and uptake of social care assistance (secondary outcomes). The investigators will assess whether a combined intervention of technology-supported financial navigation and peer support will produce trends in superior diabetes and social care outcomes to financial navigation alone via a 2-arm randomized controlled trial. Participants will * Complete 3 survey appointments at baseline, and 3 and 6 months. Each appointment will consist of a survey assessment, an HbA1C test, and two blood pressure readings over the phone. * Be randomized to either financial navigation only or financial navigation and peer support.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

56 Participants Needed

Sensing Device for Diabetes

Indianapolis, Indiana
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an array of biosensors can noninvasively identify hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic events in persons diagnosed with diabetes through noninvasive detection of volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 19

20 Participants Needed

A mobile health program "HypoPals", which incorporates data from continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) and sends personalized text messages to help people sharpen their low blood sugar symptom detection skills, and help people consider how they think of low blood sugar, was devised. The goal of the current study is to make sure that HypoPals runs smoothly, users find the intervention useful, and the way the researchers conduct the final study will be correct (i.e., there is a need for 'pilot testing' the developed technology and research methods). All participants will receive basic hypoglycemia education text messages, and then be randomized to one of the four experimental conditions: Hypoglycemia Symptom Detection Training, Education Plus, both Symptom Detection Training and Education Plus, and usual care. Participants may receive additional interventional text messages based on the experimental condition participants are assigned to. The study may terminate after collecting sufficient data to evaluate the primary outcome (i.e., determining the number of participants recruited to reach 20 participants who complete the intervention).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

40 Participants Needed

This is a medical research study to test a medication in patients 4 years of age and older with a disease called medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) caused by the common ACADM c.985 A\>G (K304E) mutation. The medication is sodium phenylbutyrate (ACER-001), which is currently FDA approved for the treatment of Urea Cyle Disorders. Previous research suggests that sodium phenylbutyrate may also be effective in the treatment MCADD. This study will investigate the safety and efficacy (how well it works) of sodium phenylbutyrate in patients with MCADD.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:4+

24 Participants Needed

Sodium Phenylbutyrate for MCADD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a medical research study to test a medication in patients 10 years of age and older with a disease called medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) caused by the common ACADM c.985 A\>G (K304E) mutation. The medication is sodium phenylbutyrate (ACER-001), which is currently FDA approved for the treatment of Urea Cyle Disorders. Previous research suggests that sodium phenylbutyrate may also be effective in the treatment MCADD. This study will investigate the safety and efficacy (how well it works) of sodium phenylbutyrate in patients with MCADD.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:10+

24 Participants Needed

Triheptanoin for MCADD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a medical research study to test a medication in adult patients with a disease called medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD). The medication is triheptanoin, which is currently FDA approved for the treatment of Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders. Previous research suggests that triheptanoin may also be effective in the treatment MCADD. This study will investigate the safety and efficacy (how well it works) of triheptanoin in patients with MCADD.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:16+

8 Participants Needed

This is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the role of screening for and intervening on patients with high on treatment platelet reactivity undergoing lower extremity arterial endovascular interventions.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

296 Participants Needed

Study AG348-C-003 is a multicenter study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different dose levels of AG-348 (mitapivat) in participants with PK deficiency.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

52 Participants Needed

Gene Therapy for Fabry Disease

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a prospective multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation trial to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics of 4D-310 following a single IV administration. The study population is comprised of adult males and females with Fabry Disease.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2

18 Participants Needed

This study will evaluate the safety, efficacy and durability of SR-02 administered to the omentum of patients of Type 1 diabetes with severe recurrent hypoglycemia. The study will also help establish the optimal treatment dose. Although this study is open to patients with all HLA or blood types, immunosuppression to prevent rejection will be required in this first in human study.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18 - 65

9 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Metabolism clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Metabolism clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Metabolism trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Metabolism is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Metabolism medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Metabolism clinical trials?

Most recently, we added T3D-959 for Alzheimer's Disease, MDMA for Liver Disease and Dexcom G7 for Abnormal Glucose Metabolism to the Power online platform.

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