Clinical trials
Body Weight clinical trials
Below are recruiting body weight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 99 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05798494Recruiting
Pre-pregnancy weight loss plan to protect child weight
This study tests whether a very low-calorie weight loss program before pregnancy can improve the chance that a child will have a healthier weight later. It follows families and stores samples from the child at home.
AarhusAges 18–38 - NCT07363616Recruiting
Health-focused programs for adults with higher body weight
This study tests different programs that focus on improving health without focusing on weight loss. It is for adults with higher body weight who want to feel healthier, not necessarily to lose weight.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07690176Recruiting
How the body processes sugar after eating by weight group
This study looks at how people with different body weights digest and process sugar after a meal. Participants will eat a special breakfast and have blood and possibly stool tests to track a safe, low-dose radioactive label in the sugar. The goal is to understand why body weight affects sugar metabolism.
WageningenAges 18–65 - NCT05220709Recruiting
Check fluid balance during pediatric surgery using a body sensor
This study tests whether a noninvasive body monitor (bio impedance) can track fluid balance in children during planned surgery under general anesthesia. If it works well, it may help doctors manage fluids more safely during surgery.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 1 month–16 years - NCT06464497Recruiting
Whole foods for teens with obesity pilot study
This study tests whether replacing processed foods with whole foods (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) for 8 weeks can help reduce body fat in teens with obesity. Both the teen and a parent or caregiver will learn to prepare and eat healthier meals together.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10 years+ - NCT07571109RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea on CPAP
This study tests a new injectable medicine (NNC0487-0111) to help people lose weight and improve obstructive sleep apnea (a breathing condition during sleep). You must already be using a CPAP machine (positive airway pressure device) for your sleep apnea.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06387901Recruiting
Paclitaxel side effects in breast cancer: activity and body composition
This study looks at how physical activity and body composition affect the side effects of paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug, in women with stage II or III breast cancer. It aims to help doctors understand who might have more or fewer side effects during treatment.
Brussels, JetteAges 18 years+ - NCT07571005RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Weight-Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea
This study tests whether a new injectable medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with excess weight and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep) lose weight and improve their sleep apnea—without needing a CPAP machine. The goal is to see if better weight loss can reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05170919Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Olanzapine vs mirtazapine for weight loss in advanced cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether the medicines olanzapine or mirtazapine can help people with advanced cancer who are losing weight without trying. It looks at improving unintentional weight loss when standard cancer care is also ongoing.
Englewood, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07349316Recruiting
Weight and nutrition education for female dieters
This study looks at how weight and nutrition education may affect how you feel about your weight, your body image, and your eating habits. It is for female students at McMaster who are actively trying to lose weight by dieting.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03873064Recruiting
Weight and quality of life in cancer patients
This study looks at how body weight (measured as body mass index, or BMI) relates to quality of life in people with solid tumors. You would fill out questionnaires about how you feel, and the results may help doctors better support patients.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06937177RecruitingPhase 2
Testing mifomelatide to help maintain weight during chemo
This trial tests an investigational drug called mifomelatide (TCMCB07) to see if it can help people with newly diagnosed colorectal or pancreatic cancer maintain a healthy weight while receiving certain types of chemotherapy. You would give yourself a daily injection under the skin.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06409962Recruiting
New school program for childhood obesity and prediabetes
This study tests a new program to help children with obesity, focusing on those with slightly higher blood sugar (prediabetes). It takes place at a school and requires both parent and child consent.
CórdobaAges 6–16 - NCT07797335RecruitingPhase 3
Zenagamtide for diabetes and weight loss
This study compares a new once-weekly injection to lower blood sugar levels against a standard daily injection in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart problems. It aims to find out if the new medicine is more effective in managing blood sugar and body weight.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 45 years+ - NCT06426290Recruiting
Predicting success after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at whether a psychological test can help predict who will do well after weight-loss surgery. Researchers are reviewing past test results and surgery outcomes to find patterns.
MoulinsAges 18 years+ - NCT07745504RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two versions of a new weight-loss medication
This study compares two different versions of an investigational weight-loss medication (cagrilintide) against a placebo to see which is more effective and safe for people with excess weight. Participation involves receiving injections and regular check-ins to monitor your progress.
Conyers, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07710768RecruitingPhase 1
A study on how UBT251 affects certain drugs in people with extra weight
This study tests if a new medicine called UBT251 changes how the body processes caffeine, midazolam (a sedative), and warfarin (a blood thinner). It is for generally healthy adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 27 and 40.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07710729RecruitingPhase 1
How UBT251 Affects Birth Control and Stomach Emptying
This study tests a new medicine, UBT251, to see if it affects how birth control pills work and how quickly food leaves the stomach. It is for women with overweight or obesity who cannot get pregnant.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07670884RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HRS9531 for weight loss in overweight or obese adults
This trial tests an oral medication, HRS9531, to help overweight or obese adults lose weight. It may be an option if you have been unable to lose enough weight through diet and exercise alone.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT07662330Recruiting
Spermidine for weight and cholesterol in overweight adults
This trial tests if a natural supplement called spermidine can help lower cholesterol and body weight in overweight people with high cholesterol. You cannot be on any cholesterol or diabetes medications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07595926Recruiting
Proper Height Measurement in Ventilator Patients with Lung Injury
This study examines whether the way doctors measure height in sedated patients on breathing machines affects lung protection. Researchers will compare different measurement methods to see which one helps prevent breathing-machine-related lung injury in patients with severe lung failure (ARDS).
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07579182RecruitingPhase 1
How Exercise and Hormones Affect Pain in Women
This study looks at how exercise affects pain and hormone levels in women. Researchers will ask you about your activity level, do some physical tests, and measure how your body responds to exercise over several visits.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07453823Recruiting
Synbiotic for gut health in overweight adults
This trial tests a combination supplement (a synbiotic) to see if it can improve gut function and gut bacteria in middle-aged and older adults who are overweight and have constipation. If eligible, you take the supplement daily and report how your digestion feels.
Cork, BlackpoolAges 50–70 - NCT07456332Enrolling by invitation
Digital lifestyle program for weight loss with HIV and fatty liver
This trial tests a digital lifestyle program (diet and activity coaching) to help people with HIV and fatty liver disease lose weight. It aims to see if the program can reduce body fat in the liver and improve overall health.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for body weight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 99 recruiting body weight 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 body weight 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 body weight 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.