Clinical trials
Obese Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 214 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06562660Recruiting
Breathing help before anesthesia for obese patients
This study tests whether using a mask and high-flow oxygen together before anesthesia can help obese patients get more oxygen into their lungs before surgery. It may reduce the risk of low oxygen levels during the start of anesthesia.
ZhengzhouAges 18–80 - NCT06800911Recruiting
Metacognitive beliefs in obesity
This study explores how thinking patterns and beliefs about one's own thoughts may be linked to obesity. It aims to understand the role of metacognition in people with severe obesity.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 18–65 - NCT07090005Recruiting
Endoscopic weight loss: comparing EndoZip and Apollo ESG
This study compares two different endoscopic procedures (EndoZip and Apollo ESG) to help obese patients lose weight. Both are done through the mouth without cutting the skin, and the goal is to see which works better and is safer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT07018544Enrolling by invitation
Wegovy safety and effectiveness study in Korea
This study watches how Wegovy (semaglutide) works and its side effects when given by doctors to patients with obesity or overweight in South Korea. It is not testing a new drug, but collecting information from routine care.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT07020741Recruiting
Stable isotope study in adults with obesity
This study uses a special test (stable isotopes) to learn about how adults with obesity process food and energy. It may help researchers understand weight and metabolism better.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 19–59 - NCT06199154RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inducing labor in women with severe obesity
This study tests starting labor in women with a BMI of 40 or higher. The goal is to learn if certain methods are safe and effective for this group.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03472157Recruiting
Bariatric surgery for severe NASH with advanced liver scarring
This study tests whether bariatric surgery (either sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) improves severe nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with advanced liver scarring in people who are obese. You may also need liver biopsies to confirm your liver disease before and after treatment.
LilleAges 18–65 - NCT05966727Recruiting
Cholestyramine to lower stored pollutants in obese women
This study tests whether cholestyramine can lower blood levels of certain stored environmental pollutants (“POPs”) in women preparing for weight-loss surgery. If it works, it may help reduce pollutant levels that can build up in the body over time.
Nice, Alpes-MritimesAges 18–45 - NCT06901739Recruiting
Synbiotic for mental health in obesity
This trial tests if a synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can improve mental health in people with obesity. It may help if you have obesity and also struggle with anxiety or depression.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT06966934Recruiting
Nasal airway and oxygen for stomach scope in obesity
This trial tests whether a breathing tube placed in the nose (nasopharyngeal airway) combined with high-flow oxygen can improve safety during painless gastroscopy in people with obesity. It may help you breathe better while sedated.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT07396896Recruiting
A study on brain tumors and weight gain after treatment
This trial tests a diet therapy for young people who have gained a lot of weight after treatment for a certain type of brain tumor. The goal is to see if the diet can help manage obesity related to the tumor or its treatment.
Florence, FlorenceAges 7–30 - NCT05080699Enrolling by invitation
Peptide-based diet study for adults on home tube feeding
This study tests whether a special “peptide-based” diet helps people with obesity who rely on home tube feeding after a stroke. It aims to see if this diet is safe and beneficial for weight and overall health while you stay on the nutrition you need.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05569681Recruiting
Two blood-thinner schedules for clot prevention in very obese surgery patients
This study compares two different schedules of bemiparin (a blood thinner) to prevent dangerous blood clots after surgery in people with very high body weight. It may help find the safest and most effective dose/timing for clot prevention around the time of surgery.
Erbil, Kurdistan RegionAges 18–90 - NCT07038252Recruiting
Oral supplement effect on blood vessel health in obesity and hypertension
This trial tests whether an oral supplement made from special fats (called Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators) can help reduce blood vessel damage caused by inflammation in people with obesity and high blood pressure. If you have well-controlled high blood pressure and are obese, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 18–85 - NCT04721873RecruitingPhase 2
Weight-loss medicine for people with ulcerative colitis
This study tests whether a weight-loss medication, along with usual ulcerative colitis care, can help people who have both ulcerative colitis and obesity. It focuses on people with active symptoms or who need ongoing steroid medicine, and it also checks safety with heart, blood, infection, and mental-health screenings.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT04990024Recruiting
Diet trial for people with obesity using semaglutide
This study compares different diets to see how they affect “arterial stiffness” (how hard the blood vessels are) in people with obesity who are starting semaglutide for weight management. It may help find a diet approach that improves heart and blood-vessel health while you use semaglutide.
Beirut, Riad El SolhAges 18–49 - NCT06413264Recruiting
Ultrasound-Guided Gas Insertion for Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe Obesity
This study tests if using ultrasound to guide the insertion of gas (pneumoperitoneum) during laparoscopic surgery helps people with severe obesity. It aims to make the procedure safer and more precise.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT06626360Recruiting
Screening for malnutrition in people with obesity
This study looks at whether overweight or obese patients may also be malnourished. Researchers will screen people with a BMI of 25 or higher to find hidden malnutrition so they can get the right nutritional support.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07402031Recruiting
Predicting weight loss from obesity treatments
This study looks at how people lose weight after medication or surgery for obesity. It helps predict which treatment might work best for you.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–65 - NCT07008456RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new sugar-bead treatment for weight loss in obesity
This study tests a new treatment—small beads of sugar that release in the lower intestine—to help people with obesity and related health conditions lose weight. It compares two different doses of the beads plus a gel to a placebo (inactive treatment).
Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisiAges 18–75 - NCT02310178Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery at Montpellier
This study follows people who have had weight-loss surgery at Montpellier University Hospital to see how they do over time. It helps doctors understand the long-term benefits and challenges after surgery.
MontpellierAges 15 years+ - NCT06545435Recruiting
Study on body composition using BIA in adults with obesity
This trial uses a simple test called bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate muscle and fat in adults with obesity, comparing it to a more precise scan (DXA). It aims to see if BIA can reliably measure body composition.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07124832Recruiting
Weight loss study for adults with obesity
This study tests a program to help people with obesity lose weight. It looks at how well the program works and if it is safe for participants.
ManisaAges 18–65 - NCT07315659Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for weight loss maintenance in obesity
This study tests whether eating only during a set window of hours each day can help people with obesity keep weight off after losing it. You would follow a specific meal schedule and get all your food provided for a period.
Granada, GranadaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 214 recruiting obese patients 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 patients 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 patients 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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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.