Clinical trials
Adiposity clinical trials
Below are recruiting adiposity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 114 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05912621RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for fat-related body dysfunction in overweight adults
This Phase 2 study tests whether tirzepatide can improve how your body handles fat (especially in people with overweight or obesity) and reduce fat-related “lipotoxicity.” It may help with body fat function and related health markers, but you must meet specific health and medication rules.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07589322Recruiting
How GLP-1 drugs reshape fat and metabolism
This study compares how a GLP-1 medication (a drug that helps control blood sugar and weight) changes the way your body stores and uses fat. Researchers will use imaging scans to see these changes over time in people with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess weight.
TaipeiAges 20–65 - NCT05610865RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell treatment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
This Phase 1 study tests whether stem cells taken from fat tissue (after a small procedure) can help heal a long-lasting diabetic foot ulcer. It mainly aims to help ulcers that are limited to soft tissue and have good blood flow to the foot.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–60 - NCT05610878RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell help to improve fat grafting results
This early-phase study tests whether “preconditioned” stem cells from fat tissue can improve the look of fat transferred during liposuction and grafting. If you qualify, you may receive stem cells along with fat grafting to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT07487467Recruiting
Stem cell therapy for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests using your own fat stem cells to help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. It might help if you have had diabetes for less than 10 years and are not on insulin.
São Jose Do Rio Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07474467RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell therapy for acne scars
This trial tests a treatment made from your own fat cells to improve deep acne scars. It aims to see if the therapy is safe and helps reduce the appearance of scars.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06805448RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell treatment for dry mouth in Sjögren's disease
This trial tests if injecting fat-derived stem cells into the salivary glands can help relieve dry mouth in people with Sjögren's disease. It aims to improve saliva flow and reduce discomfort.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT03875625Recruiting
Tracking body fat and liver fat after weight-loss treatment
This study looks at how body fat and liver fat change after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or a lifestyle program. You may join if you have overweight or obesity and can safely have MRI scans, so researchers can compare results between treatment approaches.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18–65 - NCT04711551Recruiting
Monitoring patients after regenerative treatments for joint or tendon pain
This trial follows people who receive “regenerative medicine” treatments (orthobiologics) for joint or tendon problems, like osteoarthritis or tendon pain. The goal is to study whether clinical check-ins and lab/biologic measurements can help monitor how patients are doing after treatment.
Milan, ItaliaAges 6 years+ - NCT06803069Recruiting
Why newborns lose heat and how to prevent it
This study looks at why some babies, especially premature ones, have trouble keeping warm (hypothermia). It has two parts: one for babies in the neonatal ICU and one for infants under 2 having surgery. The goal is to find better ways to keep them safe and warm.
Pécs, BaranyaAges Up to 2 years - NCT07368777Recruiting
Genetics-based diet counseling vs standard diet for weight loss
This trial compares two types of diet counseling—one based on your genetic makeup and the other standard advice—to see which helps more with weight loss and reducing body fat. It is for adults who are overweight or obese and willing to follow a diet program.
MarousiAges 18–65 - NCT07367815RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cells from fat tissue for Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether stem cells from donated fat tissue can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It combines infusions of these cells with standard care, and includes brain scans and memory tests to see if the treatment is safe and effective.
ToulouseAges 50–85 - NCT05501483Recruiting
Study how fat differences may relate to type 2 diabetes
This study looks at differences in body fat to understand why some people develop type 2 diabetes. You may be asked for blood tests and health information to see if your diabetes risk and body fat patterns are linked.
StockholmAges 30–70 - NCT07360808Recruiting
Fat Cell Therapy for Hand Problems in Scleroderma
This study tests whether a person's own fat cells (processed into regenerative cells) can be injected into the hands to improve hand function and reduce skin thickening in systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). It’s designed for people whose hand problems are significant but not too severe.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07327684Recruiting
Imaging brown fat activity with ultrasound
This study uses a special camera (photoacoustic/ultrasound) to look at a type of fat called 'brown fat' that helps your body burn energy. You may be able to join as a healthy volunteer or if you have a condition like type 2 diabetes or PCOS.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT06943170Recruiting
Aerobic exercise with or without a low calorie diet for teens with Down syndrome
This trial studies how aerobic exercise, alone or combined with a low calorie diet, affects body fat and weight in children with Down syndrome who are overweight or obese. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to help manage weight.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–16 - NCT07187830Recruiting
Semaglutide for belly fat and liver health in kidney disease
This study looks at whether semaglutide (a diabetes medication) affects belly fat and the liver in people who have both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It aims to understand if the drug can improve these health markers even in patients with reduced kidney function.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06738576RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell treatment for women over 50 with stress urinary incontinence
This trial tests whether a single injection of stem cells from donated fat tissue can help women over 50 with stress urinary incontinence. It is for those who haven't gotten better with exercises or who want to avoid surgery.
Coslada, MadridAges 50 years+ - NCT04255264Recruiting
Study of fat inflammation in people after gastric bypass
This study looks at “fat inflammation” and diabetes in people who had gastric bypass surgery. It may help doctors understand why some people develop diabetes and how weight-related body changes affect health.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 18–60 - NCT07131605Recruiting
How weight-loss surgery affects heart health and inflammation
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery affects heart health by checking markers of inflammation in the blood and how blood vessels work. It may help understand why surgery lowers heart risk for people with obesity.
Cotignola, RavennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05419726Recruiting
Semaglutide study to see how brown fat responds in weight loss
This trial studies how brown fat (a type of body fat) changes after starting semaglutide for weight loss. You may help researchers understand how this medication affects the body’s energy use, which could improve weight-loss treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07077746RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells for Crohn's disease
This trial tests whether a type of stem cell called HB-adMSCs can help treat Crohn's disease. It is for adults with mild to moderate Crohn's who have certain signs of inflammation in their blood and recent imaging of their condition.
Sugar Land, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07066267Recruiting
Mitochondria from fat cells to boost IVF eggs
This study tests if giving your eggs a boost from your own fat-cell mitochondria can improve chances of a healthy pregnancy for people who have had multiple failed IVF cycles. You'll donate a small amount of fat through liposuction, and the mitochondria from those cells will be added to your eggs before fertilization.
ColomboAges 29–39 - NCT05517967Recruiting
MRI study of infant body heat and energy use
This study looks at how infants use energy and how “brown fat” (a type of body fat that can burn energy) develops. It involves MRI scans and short clinic visits, which may help researchers better understand early growth and metabolism.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges Up to 1 month
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adiposity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 114 recruiting adiposity 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 adiposity 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 adiposity 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.