Clinical trials
Obese Adults clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese adults clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 150 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06604650Recruiting
Park-based health program for older adults in Miami
This study looks at how community park programs can help older adults stay healthy. It will use information already collected from people who are already part of the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study.
Miami, FloridaAges 50–95 - NCT07185555Recruiting
Low-carb diet for type 1 diabetes and obesity
This study tests a very low-energy ketogenic diet (a special low-carb, low-calorie diet) in adults with type 1 diabetes and obesity who use an automated insulin pump. It aims to see if this diet helps with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Bari, ItalyAges 18–99 - NCT04453072Recruiting
iPhone weight-loss app for teens and young adults after transplant
This study tests whether an iPhone weight-management app can help adolescents and young adults lose weight after a stem cell transplant. If you qualify, you’ll use the app and the team will track changes in weight.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–30 - NCT05912348Recruiting
Study of how an unhealthy lifestyle affects active young adults
This study looks at how eating or daily habits that promote weight gain (“obesogenic” lifestyle) affect fitness and health markers in young adults who already exercise. It may help researchers understand what lifestyle changes matter most, and whether certain patterns affect active people differently.
Durham, New HampshireAges 18–30 - NCT06445413Recruiting
Tai Chi for weight loss surgery patients
This trial studies whether Tai Chi can help people who are waiting for weight loss surgery become more active. You would attend weekly Tai Chi classes at a Hartford HealthCare clinic for several weeks.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT06724406Recruiting
Family-centered weight loss for Black adults
This trial tests a weight loss program for Black adults and a family partner. You and a family member work together to lose weight with support from a smartphone or computer.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07514260RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of ABBV-295 injections in Japanese adults with overweight
This is an early-stage safety study testing a new injectable medication (ABBV-295) in healthy Japanese adults who are overweight or have obesity. The study measures how well the body tolerates the drug and how it moves through the body.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07441252RecruitingPhase 2
Study of maridebart cafraglutide for fatty liver with obesity
This trial tests a new medication (maridebart cafraglutide) to see if it can reduce fat in the liver and help with weight loss. It may be an option for adults with excess liver fat and obesity or overweight who haven't been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT04220463Recruiting
Hypnosis during noninvasive breathing support for ICU lung illness
This trial tests whether hypnosis can help people in the ICU who need noninvasive breathing support (breathing help without a tube) for breathing flare-ups related to COPD and/or obesity. It aims to make this treatment easier and safer while you are awake.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06824974Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for liver disease or cancer
This study tests whether combining time-restricted eating with healthy eating helps people with metabolic liver disease, cirrhosis, or early-stage liver cancer. If you are overweight and currently fast less than 12 hours at night, this diet approach might improve your health.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07518875Enrolling by invitation
Online weight loss program for Arab adults
This study tests an online dietary weight loss program designed for Arabic-speaking adults. You'll receive 12 educational sessions over 6 months to help manage weight and improve health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Mecca, Mecca RegionAges 18–75 - NCT05744479RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin to reduce weight gain from antipsychotic medicines
This trial tests whether metformin can help adults with intellectual disability who gained weight from long-term antipsychotic medicines. If you qualify, you may be assigned metformin to improve weight and related health measures.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–65 - NCT06961591Recruiting
Cooking skills for long-term weight loss in young adults with ID
This program teaches cooking skills to help young adults with intellectual disabilities lose weight and keep it off for 2 years. You’ll learn to prepare healthier meals with support from a family member or caregiver.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–35 - NCT07221279Recruiting
Walking study for weight and heart health in adults
This study tests if a specific number of daily steps can help overweight or obese adults improve body composition and reduce heart disease risk. It's for people who are otherwise healthy but may have high blood pressure or joint pain managed by medication.
Kennesaw, GeorgiaAges 20 years+ - NCT07627074Recruiting
Real-world weight loss study with semaglutide
This study tracks how semaglutide (an injectable medication that reduces appetite) helps adults lose weight in everyday life. Researchers want to understand how well it works and how safe it is for people starting the treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07136844Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study for nerve and muscle conditions
This study uses motion analysis to understand walking and arm function in adults with certain neurological or metabolic diseases. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better manage these conditions.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07551960Enrolling by invitation
Testing a Health Risk Prevention Platform for Adults
This study tests a digital platform called STELA that helps adults reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by identifying and managing modifiable health factors like diet, exercise, and stress. You'll complete health assessments online to see if this preventive approach works.
Třinec, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18–80 - NCT06937086RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab plus tirzepatide for UC with obesity
This study tests whether adding mirikizumab to the weight-loss drug tirzepatide helps people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who also have obesity or overweight. It aims to see if the combination reduces bowel inflammation and helps with weight management.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT06132477RecruitingPhase 4
Study of GLP-1 medicines after weight loss surgery
This study looks at what happens when people taking a GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic) either stop or continue it after weight loss surgery. The goal is to learn whether staying on the medicine helps with long-term weight control.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06702085Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for older adults with tinnitus and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise) can help older adults who have both metabolic syndrome and chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It is for people 65 and older with class 1 obesity and long-term ear ringing in both ears.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - NCT07438444RecruitingPhase 4
Study of Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes or Obesity
This trial tests a new medicine called tirzepatide to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes or obesity. It is for adults in India who have not used insulin before or meet specific weight and health conditions.
AhmedabadAges 18 years+ - NCT06937099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two drugs for Crohn's with weight issues
This trial tests two study drugs, mirikizumab and tirzepatide, in people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who also have overweight or obesity. The goal is to see if these treatments can help control Crohn's symptoms and inflammation.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07225686RecruitingPhase 3
Maridebart Cafraglutide for sleep apnea in adults on CPAP
This study is testing whether a new medicine, called Maridebart Cafraglutide, can help people with obstructive sleep apnea who are already using a CPAP machine. The medicine may help with weight loss and potentially improve sleep apnea. Participants will either receive the medicine or a placebo (an inactive substance), and the study lasts for several months.
Northridge, CaliforniaAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 150 recruiting obese adults 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 obese adults 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 obese adults 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.
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