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Body Composition clinical trials and research

• 28Clinical trials
• 41NIH research projects
• 1New in 30 days
• 15Countries

Newest Body Composition clinical trials

All recruiting trials (28)

• Exercise Self-Efficacy, Body Composition, and Activity in Men with Low Testosterone

  This study tests how confident men on testosterone therapy are at staying active and whether that confidence links body fat and lean mass with how much they exercise.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Hacettepe University · Bingoel and 1 other locations · NCT07924514

• Collagen Supplements After Sleeve Gastrectomy

  This observational study looks to see if taking collagen-containing supplements after sleeve gastrectomy affects muscle mass, body composition, and body image in adults who had bariatric surgery.

  Recruiting Mudanya University · Bursa, Yıldırım · NCT07809152

• Micronutrient Enhancement for Development and Health in Adolescent Girls

  This study tests whether daily micronutrient supplements (MMS or MMS+), compared with weekly iron-folic acid, can improve school performance and growth in 10- to 18-year-old girls in rural Bangladesh.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · Rangpur City · NCT07695883

• Structured nutrition plus exercise to improve fat and muscle in older adults with obesity

  This 12-week trial tests whether a supervised diet plan plus exercise improves fat mass and muscle function more than usual diet and exercise in adults aged 50 and older with obesity and insulin resistance.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07597980

• Geranylgeraniol doses to improve muscle strength, body composition, and aerobic fitness

  This project will test whether taking daily geranylgeraniol (150 mg or 300 mg) improves muscle strength, lean body mass, and aerobic fitness in healthy, physically active adults aged 30–60.

  Recruiting Lindenwood University · Saint Charles, Missouri · NCT07502924

• Electrical muscle stimulation plus resistance training for trained weightlifters

  This study will test whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to regular resistance training helps trained male weightlifters gain more muscle, strength, power, and improved body composition over eight weeks.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT07484646

• Tracking body composition changes after breast cancer treatment

  This project will see how muscle mass and fat distribution change over two years in adults treated for stage I–III breast cancer.

  Recruiting Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation · New Taipei City, Xindian Dist · NCT07472803

• Body composition and lifestyle patterns in athletes with disabilities

  This project will measure body composition, diet, supplement use, and exercise habits in Spanish athletes with disabilities to see common patterns that can guide care.

  Recruiting University of Alicante · San Vicent del Raspeig, Alicante · NCT07464899

• Daily multivitamin/mineral supplements to improve metabolic, muscle, and mental health in midlife Asian women

  This trial will test whether taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement for 12 months improves metabolism, mood, and muscle health in Asian women aged 40–60.

  Recruiting Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore · Singapore · NCT07433049

• How menopause and HIV together affect cardiovascular disease risk in women.

  This study will see if menopause combined with HIV raises heart disease risk in women with HIV by examining risk factors, inflammation, body composition, and whole-body MRI.

  Recruiting University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, California · NCT07284082

• Continued green light therapy for body composition and wellbeing

  Try twice-weekly 20-minute green light therapy sessions to see if continued use helps people already using green light therapy improve body composition, energy, and mood.

  Recruiting Efforia, Inc · New York, New York · NCT07282275

• Continuing EmeraldLED green light therapy to reshape your body

  This remote study will see if continuing twice-weekly, 15-minute EmeraldLED green light sessions helps adults already using EmeraldLED improve body composition and mood.

  Recruiting Efforia, Inc · New York, New York · NCT07282119

• Try EmeraldLED green light to support better body composition

  This remote program will test whether twice‑weekly 15‑minute EmeraldLED green light sessions help adults in the US improve body composition and overall well‑being.

  Recruiting Efforia, Inc · New York, New York · NCT07282080

• Smartwatch-guided exercise to prevent muscle loss during GLP-1 treatment

  See if a smartwatch that tracks activity and body composition and sends exercise reminders helps people starting GLP-1 medications keep muscle and strength.

  Recruiting Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT07226947

• Diet, zinc, inflammation, and body composition in multi-ethnic reproductive-age women in Jakarta

  This project will see if usual dietary patterns and hair zinc levels are linked to body composition, inflammation (TNF-α), and blood pressure in women aged 19–49 who live in Jakarta.

  Recruiting Universitas Indonesia · Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta · NCT07170904

• AI-based digital body measurements to estimate body composition

  This project tests whether AI-powered mobile apps can estimate body composition from photos and measurements for adults aged 18–59.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS · Medellín, Antioquia and 2 other locations · NCT07003516

• Daily intake of short-chain fatty acids and its effects on metabolic health

  This study is testing whether drinking a daily beverage with short-chain fatty acids can help people at risk for metabolic syndrome improve their heart and metabolic health over 12 weeks.

  Recruiting KU Leuven · Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant · NCT06951386

• Investigating the long-term health effects of obesity treatments on women

  This study is trying to see how different obesity treatments affect women's health over time, including their nutrition, bones, muscles, and pregnancy outcomes.

  Recruiting Wageningen University and Research · Elst, Gelderland · NCT06945016

• Evaluating diet and nutrition in athletes and active individuals

  This study looks at the eating habits and nutrition knowledge of Italian athletes and active people to see how well they follow the Mediterranean Diet and how it affects their health.

  Recruiting University of Pavia · Pavia, PV · NCT06881745

• Using blueberries to improve health in women with prediabetes

  This study is testing if eating freeze-dried wild blueberry powder can help improve health, brain function, and gut health in women with prediabetes.

  Recruiting Georgia State University · Atlanta, Georgia · NCT06735651

• Effect of regular cold-water drinking on body temperature, body composition, and aging

  This project will test whether drinking cold (4°C) water four times a day for six months reduces body fat and helps slow biological aging in healthy adults aged 50–65.

  Recruiting Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences · Shenzhen, Guangdong · NCT06432491

• A cycling program to improve health in adolescents commuting to school

  This study is testing whether a school cycling program can help improve the health of teenagers who commute to school.

  Recruiting Universidad de Granada · Granada · NCT06414668

• Evaluating how exercise affects body composition and fitness based on training status

  This study is testing how exercise affects body composition and fitness in people with different levels of training to see what differences there are.

  Recruiting Universidad Politecnica de Madrid · Madrid, Comunity of Madrid · NCT06246760

• Weight loss before pregnancy to reduce childhood obesity risk

  This study is testing if losing 10% of their weight before getting pregnant can help healthy couples with an overweight mother reduce the risk of their child becoming overweight later on.

  Recruiting University of Aarhus · Aarhus · NCT05798494

• Exploring exercise and molecular factors in cancer-related muscle loss

  This study tests whether exercise can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who are losing muscle mass feel better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting University of Copenhagen · Copenhagen, DK · NCT05307367

• Comparing high-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy and its effects on health and birth outcomes

  This study tests whether high-intensity or moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy can improve health and birth outcomes for moms and their babies.

  Recruiting Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport · Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship · NCT05009433

• Impact of Body Composition on Feeding in Large for Gestational Age Infants

  This study is testing if a special feeding plan based on body composition can help Large for Gestational Age infants with feeding difficulties.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Nemours Children's Clinic · Orlando, Florida and 1 other locations · NCT04599010

• Assessing the precision and reliability of DXA and pQCT scanners

  This study is trying to see how accurately different bone scanning machines measure bone density and body composition in healthy adults to improve their reliability.

  Recruiting Penn State University · University Park, Pennsylvania · NCT03621306

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 41)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Preterm infant body composition and early-life health after NICU stay

  This grant studies how body composition in very preterm babies relates to later brain development and risk of obesity or diabetes, with findings meant to improve care from NICU through early childhood.

  NIH research Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11600939

• Body composition and outcomes after lung transplant

  A patient-focused look at how body fat and muscle measurements around the time of lung transplant relate to recovery, complications, and quality of life after surgery.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11585360

• How obesity drugs and exercise affect muscle and body fat in adults with obesity and diabetes

  This project studies how obesity medications, with or without exercise, change muscle and fat in adults who have obesity and adult-onset diabetes.

  NIH research University of Kansas Medical Center · Kansas City, United States · NIH-11416732

• Advanced body fat imaging to improve lung transplant outcomes

  This project uses CT imaging of fat distribution to better predict who will do well with a lung transplant and when to list them, with the goal of improving survival after transplant.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11398153

• Understanding how body composition and microvascular heart problems relate to cardiometabolic disease in women and men

  This NIH grant will use advanced imaging to study how obesity, coronary microvascular dysfunction, and HFpEF create different cardiometabolic heart disease profiles, with a focus on women.

  NIH research Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11397686

• Body composition and outcomes after lung transplant

  This study explores how body composition affects recovery and patient-reported well-being after lung transplantation.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11386388

• How body fat and muscle affect recovery after lung transplant

  This project looks at how body fat and muscle mass relate to recovery, complications, and quality of life for people getting lung transplants.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11383321

• Post-diagnosis Changes in Body Weight and Body Composition in Kidney Cancer

  A research study follows people with clear cell kidney cancer to see how their weight and body fat/muscle change after diagnosis and how that relates to their survival.

  NIH research University of California Berkeley · Berkeley, United States · NIH-11373745

• How the hormone LH affects body fat and metabolism as we age

  This project looks at whether increasing LH activity or using LH-like drugs can reduce body fat and raise energy use in adults, especially older people with weight gain or obesity.

  NIH research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · New York, United States · NIH-11365790

• Advancing Aging, Obesity, and Body Composition Care

  Aimed at building training and leadership in aging, obesity, and body composition research to help older adults stay healthier.

  NIH research Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Winston-Salem, United States · NIH-11350614

• How body weight and activity affect immune fighting cancer in advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer

  A study to understand how a patient’s body makeup and activity level influence the immune system and cancer outcomes in advanced ovarian cancer.

  NIH research Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp · Buffalo, United States · NIH-11344511

• Body fats and immune signals shaping bladder cancer outlook

  This study will look at how body composition and immune/inflammatory states at diagnosis relate to the outlook for people with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-11337623

• Automated MRI Scan to Learn About Muscle, Bone, and Fat for Healthy Aging

  A new MRI-based tool uses artificial intelligence to automatically measure muscles, bones, and fat to help aging individuals stay strong and independent.

  NIH research Springbok, INC. · Charlottesville, UNITED STATES · NIH-11323830

• Body fat, muscle, and clot-related inflammation in colorectal cancer outcomes

  This project uses AI analysis of CT scans plus blood and tumor tests to link patterns of fat and muscle with clotting-related inflammation that may change outcomes for people with colorectal cancer.

  NIH research H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst · Tampa, United States · NIH-11306648

• Effects of tirzepatide and bimagrumab on body fat, insulin sensitivity, and bone health in adults with obesity

  A study in adults with obesity will look at how two drugs, tirzepatide and bimagrumab, affect fat loss, insulin sensitivity, and bone health.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11179342

• Better Ways to Measure Health and Activity for Adults with Down Syndrome Using Mobile Devices

  This project aims to find easier and more comfortable ways to measure body health and physical activity for adults with Down syndrome using mobile and wearable devices.

  NIH research Ohio State University · Columbus, UNITED STATES · NIH-11146474

• How body fat and muscle affect recovery and quality of life after lung transplant

  This research looks at whether body fat, muscle mass, and related body-measure tests predict complications, survival, and quality of life for people getting lung transplants.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11146424

• Understanding Feeding Challenges in Larger Babies

  This project aims to understand why larger babies, especially those born to mothers with obesity or diabetes, sometimes have trouble feeding by mouth in the hospital.

  NIH research Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando · Orlando, United States · NIH-11144986

• How body composition affects outcomes in lung transplantation

  This study is looking at how body weight and muscle health affect recovery and quality of life for people getting a lung transplant, so we can better support patients during their healing process.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11144645

• How Body Composition Affects Breast Cancer Survival

  This project explores how a patient's body composition, like muscle and fat levels, influences how well breast cancer treatments work and their long-term survival.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-11144496

• How phthalates and metals during pregnancy and perimenopause affect bone health and body composition later in life

  This research looks at how common chemicals like phthalates and metals, encountered during pregnancy and around menopause, might impact women's bone strength and body fat later in life.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11138598

• Investigating how exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy and perimenopause affects bone health and body composition.

  This study looks at how certain chemicals found in everyday products might affect bone health and body changes in women who are pregnant or going through menopause, helping us understand the risks these exposures could pose during important times in life.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11129019

• How body composition and inflammation affect outcomes in bladder cancer

  This study is looking at how things like weight and muscle loss affect the health and treatment of people with early-stage bladder cancer, hoping to find ways to better predict outcomes and tailor treatments for patients.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-11096087

• Investigating how daily low oxygen exposure affects weight and metabolic health

  This study is looking at how spending time in low-oxygen environments might help people lose weight and improve their health, and it's designed for anyone interested in finding new ways to manage their weight and metabolism.

  NIH research Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · Baton Rouge, United States · NIH-11095841

• Investigating how body fat affects colorectal cancer outcomes

  This study is looking at how being overweight might affect the outcomes of colorectal cancer by using special technology to get a better picture of body fat and muscle, and it hopes to find new ways to help treat patients based on their unique needs.

  NIH research H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst · Tampa, United States · NIH-11082462

• Understanding body fat and energy use in young people with spina bifida

  This study is looking at why so many young people with spina bifida struggle with obesity and aims to find better ways to measure body fat and understand how many calories they need, so we can help them manage their weight and stay healthy.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Milwaukee, United States · NIH-11070423

• How water insecurity affects diet and body health across different ages

  This study looks at how not having enough safe water affects what people eat and their body health at different ages, helping us understand how water issues can lead to weight gain and obesity.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-10994586

• Understanding feeding difficulties in large infants born to obese mothers

  This study is looking at why some big babies born to moms with obesity and diabetes have trouble feeding, and it hopes to find ways to help them eat better in the hospital so they can be healthier.

  NIH research Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando · Orlando, United States · NIH-10933479

• Investigating how exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy and menopause affects bone health and body composition.

  This study is looking at how everyday chemicals like phthalates and heavy metals might affect bone health and body changes in women who are pregnant or going through menopause, and it’s for women who want to learn more about the potential risks of these substances during important times in their lives.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-10899764

• How body composition affects outcomes for lung transplant patients

  This study is looking at how body weight and muscle mass affect the health and recovery of people getting a lung transplant, with the goal of helping doctors better care for their patients.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-10899478

• Investigating the effects of bimagrumab on body composition and insulin sensitivity in adults with obesity

  This study is looking at how a new drug called bimagrumab can help adults with obesity lose fat while keeping their muscles and bones healthy, and it will also include some lifestyle changes to help with weight loss.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-10898713

• Identifying genes that influence bone density and strength in children

  This study is looking at how our genes influence bone health in kids, helping us understand how to keep their bones strong and healthy as they grow up, which could prevent problems like osteoporosis later in life.

  NIH research Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-10889956

• How body composition affects survival in breast cancer patients

  This study is looking at how having low muscle and extra fat might affect breast cancer survival and treatment outcomes, and it aims to help create better, personalized therapies for breast cancer patients.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-10873125

• Using mobile technology to assess body composition and physical activity in adults with Down syndrome

  This study is creating a friendly mobile app to help adults with Down syndrome easily track their body health and activity levels, making it less stressful than traditional methods, so they can stay healthy and catch any weight-related issues early on.

  NIH research Ohio State University · Columbus, UNITED STATES · NIH-10867896

• Acquiring a new EchoMRI analyzer for measuring body composition in small animals

  This study is all about getting a new, high-tech machine to help researchers at Oregon Health & Science University measure body composition in small animals more accurately, which will help them learn more about diseases like diabetes and obesity.

  NIH research Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, United States · NIH-10852618

• Using step counts to improve body weight and heart health in overweight adults

  This study is looking at how setting daily step goals can help overweight and obese adults get healthier by improving their body shape and lowering health risks, all while enjoying their favorite foods over an eight-month program.

  NIH research Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, United States · NIH-10796285

• Understanding body fat and energy use in young people with spina bifida

  This study is looking at why so many young people with spina bifida struggle with obesity and aims to find better ways to measure body fat and daily energy needs, so we can help them manage their weight and stay healthy.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Milwaukee, United States · NIH-10746825

• Investigating body composition and its effects on kidney cancer outcomes

  This study is looking at how different aspects of body composition, not just weight, can impact survival for people with clear cell kidney cancer, using CT scans and tumor samples to find helpful insights for better health recommendations.

  NIH research Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research · New York, United States · NIH-10675702

• Measuring body fat and liver health in children using advanced MRI techniques

  This study is looking at new, gentle ways to take pictures of kids' bodies to check for fat and liver health, especially for those who might have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, so that doctors can help them early without needing any painful procedures.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-10560491

• Understanding energy balance and body composition in mice to address obesity

  This study is looking at how diet and genetics affect weight gain in mice by measuring their food and water intake, activity levels, and body makeup, which could help us find better ways to tackle obesity and related health problems.

  NIH research University of Kentucky · Lexington, United States · NIH-10458566

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Quick answers

How many Body Composition clinical trials are recruiting right now?

28, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 15 countries. The most sites are in United States (10 trials), Spain (3 trials), Denmark (2 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials), Singapore (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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