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
- NCT05972564RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SGLT2 inhibitor for metabolic syndrome and heart health
This study tests whether a diabetes medication called an SGLT2 inhibitor can reduce inflammation in body fat and improve blood vessel function in people with metabolic syndrome. It may help prevent heart disease and other complications.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05951777RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells from your own fat for chronic brain injury
This trial tests whether stem cells taken from your own fat and given through an IV can help people with long-term brain damage from a head injury. It is for adults who have not gotten better with standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT05934409Recruiting
Measuring body-fat storage after bariatric surgery
This study looks at how body fat is stored and how that may relate to early improvements in diabetes and heart/liver health after bariatric surgery. It may help researchers understand why some people recover faster and which body changes matter.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT05880108Recruiting
Behavior program to help COVID recovery in Veterans
This study tests whether a behavioral (lifestyle) program can improve recovery from COVID-19, especially for Veterans with different body weights. It looks at people who either have never had COVID before or had COVID more than 90 days ago.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 80 years - NCT05857371RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell–like treatment injection after urethrotomy for urethral narrowing
This Phase 2 trial tests whether injecting a patient’s own fat-derived cells during an endoscopic procedure can safely improve healing in bulbar urethral narrowing. It’s mainly for men with a specific type and short length of narrowing who can temporarily stop certain immune-suppressing medicines.
MarseilleAges 18–85 - NCT05822141Recruiting
Omega-3 effects on body fat in cold exposure
This study tests whether omega-3 (fish oil–type) changes how your body fat responds when you are exposed to cold. It may help researchers understand how to regulate “brown fat,” which can be involved in how your body uses energy during cold.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–40 - NCT05798676Recruiting
Study of pregnancy factors linked to a child’s growth
This study looks at breastfeeding mothers and how a mother’s pregnancy and health factors may relate to a child’s growth and body fat. You might be able to join if you were normal weight or overweight/obese before pregnancy and you meet the pregnancy and delivery health requirements.
La Plata, Buenos AiresAges 18–40 - NCT04838249Recruiting
Hormone therapy study on eating, energy, and heart health
This study looks at how cross-sex hormone therapy affects appetite (eating behavior), metabolism (how your body uses food), energy balance, and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. You may be included if you meet specific health and safety requirements and can follow study procedures.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT05612594RecruitingPhase 4
Study of an SGLT2 pill for sleep apnea in overweight adults
This study tests whether taking an SGLT2 inhibitor pill (bexagliflozin) can improve obstructive sleep apnea and related body measurements. It focuses on people who are overweight or obese and have confirmed obstructive sleep apnea.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05147909Recruiting
Testing too much phosphate on exercise and belly fat
This trial studies whether eating extra phosphate changes how well you can exercise and how much visceral (deep belly) fat you have. Because it is a crossover study, you would likely try different phosphate amounts on separate occasions.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT04891510Recruiting
Compare fat grafting products in breast surgery
This trial compares three methods for moving your own fat into the breast during breast surgery. It may help improve how well fat grafting works and how surgeons choose the best method for you.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04903223RecruitingPhase 1
Testing how fat in the liver affects statin use in kids
This early study tests whether “liver fat” changes how a statin (rosuvastatin) works in children and teens. It may help doctors choose safer or more effective dosing in kids based on biology and a specific genetics marker.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 8–21 - NCT04812314Recruiting
Study how exercise changes body fat and metabolism
This study looks at how starting exercise changes the structure and function of body fat. It may help you understand how exercise affects things like cholesterol and blood sugar, even if you’re not currently exercising regularly.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–40 - NCT04666636RecruitingPhase 2
Test a drug idea to activate fat that burns energy
This Phase 2 study tests whether a medication approach can activate “beige” fat, which may help the body burn more energy. It mainly looks for people with higher body weight and prediabetes who are not on diabetes medicines.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 35–65 - NCT04583514Recruiting
Overfeeding study to see how body fat can expand
This trial studies how your body’s fat tissue changes when you eat extra food for 8 weeks. It may help researchers understand why some people gain more weight than others.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–42 - NCT04392206RecruitingPhase 1
Study paste to prevent narrowing in new arm dialysis fistulas
This Phase 1 study tests a treatment (called AMSCs) to help stop scar-like narrowing at the connection point of a new arm dialysis fistula. If it works and is safe, it could improve long-term fistula function so dialysis can work better.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT04326192Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to reduce stubborn back and leg pain
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation (a treatment where a device sends mild signals to the spinal cord) can improve persistent nerve-type back and leg pain. It is mainly for adults who are already planning to try spinal cord stimulation but have not tried it before.
Portland, OregonAges 21–70 - NCT03307330Recruiting
Study of body fat in people with obstructive sleep apnea
This study looks at how body fat (“adipose tissue”) may differ in people with obstructive sleep apnea. You may be asked for consent and could be asked to stop certain medicines short-term so researchers can take a safe fat sample.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–60
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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.