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
- NCT07031986Recruiting
Lung surgery study for people with obesity
This trial compares two devices (bronchial blockers vs. double-lumen tubes) for one-lung ventilation during lung cancer surgery in people with obesity. It aims to find which method works better for this group.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic IslandsAges 18–90 - NCT07209995Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound-guided arm block for obese patients
This trial compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for obese patients having surgery on or below the elbow. The goal is to find which approach works best for this group.
ZagazigAges 21–45 - NCT06561529Recruiting
Stomach bypass stent for liver scarring in obese patients
This study tests a stomach bypass stent to treat liver scarring caused by fatty liver disease in people with obesity. If you have obesity and a confirmed liver condition called NASH with moderate scarring, this stent might help you achieve weight loss and improve your liver health.
Riga, RigaAges 18–65 - NCT05895968Recruiting
Barbed Suture for Obese Patients Having Neck Surgery
This trial tests a special type of stitch (called barb suture) used during back-of-neck surgery. It is for people who are obese and need surgery for cervical spinal problems, to see if it helps recovery.
Xi'an, Shannxi ProvinceAges 28–85 - NCT07457034Recruiting
Digital follow-up after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether a digital follow-up system with nursing education can help people who have had weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) stay on track and improve their recovery. It is designed for adults who are cleared for exercise and comfortable using technology.
Istanbul, ÜSKÜDARAges 18–65 - NCT04997473Recruiting
Mobile app weight-loss program for young transplant patients
This trial tests whether a phone app can help young people who previously had a stem cell transplant lose weight. It’s designed for people who are at least 100 days out from transplant and who meet weight criteria.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–30 - NCT06049420Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine for rural patients with chronic disease
This trial tests whether exercise therapy can help people with two or more chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, or heart disease. It's designed for rural patients and requires a referral from your doctor.
Lewisburg, West VirginiaAges 18–64 - NCT06595134Recruiting
AI heart scan study for people with obesity
This study is testing an AI tool to improve heart scans in people with obesity who may have hidden heart disease. If you are 45 or older, have a BMI of 30 or higher, and your doctor thinks you might have heart problems, this study could help find them earlier.
ViennaAges 45 years+ - NCT06707012RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin plus antidepressants for depression in obesity
This trial tests whether adding metformin (a diabetes medicine) to usual antidepressant treatment can help improve depression in people who are overweight or obese. It is for adults age 18–44 who are newly diagnosed with depression and do not have diabetes.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT06746623Recruiting
Non-endoscopic screening for Barrett's in veterans without reflux
This trial tests a new, non-endoscopic screening method for Barrett's esophagus (a condition that can lead to cancer) in veterans who do not have chronic acid reflux. It aims to find early signs of the condition using a simple swallowable device, potentially avoiding the need for a traditional endoscopy.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40–85 - NCT06782529RecruitingPhase 4
Knee injection study for patients with obesity and arthritis
This study tests if steroid injections for knee arthritis work in people with obesity. It may help you manage pain and avoid surgery.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 55–85 - NCT06796764Recruiting
Breathing tube safety during endoscopy in people with obesity
This trial tests a special breathing tube to see if it can prevent low oxygen levels during sedated endoscopy in people with obesity. If you are scheduled for both an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, this study may help make the procedure safer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07107334RecruitingPhase 2
GLP-1 drug plus hormone IUD for early endometrial cancer in obesity
This trial tests if adding a GLP-1 weight-loss drug to a hormone-releasing IUD can help treat very early endometrial cancer or a precancerous condition in women with obesity. The goal is to see if this combination is effective without surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07229170Recruiting
Taste changes and eating habits on weight loss drugs
This study looks at how GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide/Wegovy or tirzepatide/Mounjaro) change your sense of taste and eating habits while losing weight. If you are 18–60, have obesity, and have been taking one of these drugs for at least 12 weeks, you may qualify.
Roma, ItalyAges 18–60 - NCT07326865Recruiting
Sugar metabolism study in obese patients with and without MASLD
This study looks at how the liver responds to sugar given through a vein in obese patients with and without a fatty liver condition called MASLD. It may help doctors understand why some people develop liver problems from sugar and fat.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 35–65 - NCT07359261RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized breathing support for obese patients on a ventilator
This study tests a new way to adjust breathing machine settings to match each person's lungs, aiming to improve breathing for patients with obesity. It involves placing a small balloon in the esophagus to measure lung pressure and guide ventilator settings.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07372846Recruiting
Breathing risk scores in obese patients under anesthesia
This study looks at whether simple breathing measurements can predict difficulties in obese patients during anesthesia. It may help doctors plan safer care for you.
Samsun, IlkadımAges 18–65 - NCT07397624Recruiting
Stomach stitching for weight loss in endometrial cancer patients
This study tests a new weight-loss procedure called Endoscopic Suture Gastroplasty (ESG) for women with endometrial (uterine) cancer who are obese. The procedure uses a special camera and stitches to make the stomach smaller, helping you lose weight before your cancer surgery.
Aviano, PordenoneAges 21–75 - NCT07423780Recruiting
Exercise program for recovery after weight-loss surgery
This trial studies whether a supervised exercise program helps people who have had weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) improve their metabolic health. It is for adults aged 18-60 who have been cleared for rehab and may have related conditions like high blood pressure or cholesterol problems.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–60 - NCT07530718Recruiting
How Weight-Loss Surgery Affects Body Composition in MS Patients
This study follows people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are having weight-loss surgery to understand how their body composition—the balance of muscle, fat, and bone—changes after surgery. The research may help doctors better support MS patients through weight-loss surgery.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07234916Enrolling by invitation
Multivitamins for people starting weight-loss injections
This trial tests whether a multivitamin can help people on the weight-loss injection Tirzepatide maintain healthy vitamin levels. If you're using this injection and meet the other criteria, you may join.
AmersfoortAges 18–70 - NCT06191848RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for obesity and knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a once-weekly injection called tirzepatide to help people with obesity and severe knee osteoarthritis lose weight and potentially reduce knee pain. It may be a good option if you're already waiting for knee replacement surgery and have struggled to lose weight in the past.
Fitzroy, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616714Recruiting
Weight loss procedure for people with obesity and IBD
This study tests a weight-loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (a stomach-reducing procedure done through a scope) in people with both obesity and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It aims to see if the procedure is safe and helpful for this group.
RomaAges 18–70 - NCT03087032RecruitingPhase 4
Liraglutide injections vs insulin for uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
This trial compares two treatment approaches—liraglutide injections versus a specific insulin (glargine) injection—plus meal-time insulin dosing (“bolus”) in adults with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes that isn’t well controlled. The goal is to see which option works better and is safer for improving blood sugar.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–75
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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.